Our Eva

Rediscovering Roots in Windermere

When Eva Sinclair inherits a centuries-old cottage on the shores of Lake Windermere, she expects dusty floorboards and faded wallpaper—nothing more. Yet the moment she steps inside the ivy-clad threshold, memories stir of a childhood summer spent chasing dragonflies and dipping toes in the cool water. Determined to honour her late grandmother’s wish—and to heal the wounds of a broken marriage—Eva sets out to restore both cottage and spirit. As she peels back layers of plaster and uncovers long-forgotten family photographs, she realises that every nail and brushstroke brings her closer to the woman she once was…and the home she was always meant to find.

Threads of Love and Legacy

Amid early-morning mists and the echo of distant swansong, Eva enlists the help of local craftsman Daniel Fairchild, whose quiet strength and passion for heritage refurbishment mirror her own longing for renewal. Together they revive the cottage’s original sash windows, tumble-down garden walls, and hand-carved mantelpiece—each project revealing secret messages and tucked-away trinkets that chart her grandmother’s hidden journey from wartime nurse to beloved village matriarch. As the garden blooms once more with foxgloves and primroses, Eva and Daniel forge an unexpected friendship that blossoms under the shelter of ancient oaks and twinkling lanterns on the cottage lawn.

Harvest of the Heart

When autumn’s amber light floods the dining room, Eva hosts her first “Stories by the Fire” evening, inviting neighbours old and new to share memories over spiced apple cider and freshly baked scones. As laughter mingles with the crackle of oak logs, she realises that home is not merely walls and beams, but the people who fill them with love. In the warm glow of that gathering, Eva’s heart finally finds its compass, guiding her toward a future rich with possibility and the enduring promise of belonging.

. Anna Jacobs is a bestselling author celebrated for her heart-warming sagas, richly drawn characters, and evocative depictions of life’s second chances in the timeless beauty of England’s countryside.