Arundel author explores small village life in new book

She explained: “(This is the) story of a young woman grieving who finds herself in a small village and those who live their share their experiences to help her grieve and come to terms with a future she can choose.

“When Jamie opens his tea rooms one morning, he finds a young woman leaning quietly against a wall. Rosie has left her partner after losing her grandparents and is feeling isolated. Jamie and friends in the village help her understand why she feels the way she does and how she can move forward. The journey involves her visiting two elderly sisters who share their life stories with her. She finds that she is not the only person who has lost loved ones. “Working alongside them, she remembers that she had plans for her future, including developing her baking and hamper-making skills, and she discusses this with her new friends. Rosie learns to listen to them and her heart, allows Philip to enter her life again, and realises that loss can allow for new experiences.”

Ursula added: “I feel this book will be of interest to women and book clubs. Perfect for holiday reading whether somewhere warm or a winter break by a crackling fire!

“Having lived in a small village I can relate to those who befriended me and made me feel welcome. I joined bell ringers which opened up a new social life. I enjoy reading mysteries, cook books, reading self-exploration books, cooking and village gossip.

“A sequel has been started. This is my first book to be published.

“I wrote this a while ago in long school holidays taking in experiences and the pleasure of writing. I have an English degree and enjoying reading and have penned a few children's stories, as yet not published.”