Two strangers, one house, and a secret to be revealed. Artist Abigail Carey has always dreamed of a life in the country and, when Winfield Hall comes up at auction, she's desperate to make the place her home. The only trouble is that businessman, Edward Townsend, has exactly the same idea. With its position high on the Sussex Downs, Winfield is a stunning house, but it hasn't been a home for a long time and there's a lot of work to do to restore it to its former glory. It's going to take a lot of time and money, so Edward and Abi decide to take a risk and share the house, each living in their own wing. But can these two strangers agree on a vision that suits them both? And will free-spirited Abi ever get the rather reserved Edward to reveal the secret he's been hiding for so long? The House in the Clouds is the first novel in a brand new trilogy from the bestselling author of The Rose Girls and The Book Lovers series. Praise for Victoria Connelly: 'A heartwarming story with charming characters.' New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber 'I stayed up very late on two nights reading One Last Summer. I was very moved by it.' Jilly Cooper 'The Beauty of Broken Things is such a lovely, sensitively written novel which I found genuinely uplifting.' LJ Ross, #1 bestselling author 'A wistful, hopeful treasure of a book.' Fiona Valpy 'Great fun. A real page-turner.' Andrew Davies, screenwriter of Pride and Prejudice 'Sunshine on a rainy day. A charmingly written slice of warm-hearted escapism.' Lisa Jewell 'A lovely feel-good story.' Katie Fforde> 'A magical story from the gifted pen of Victoria Connelly.' Carole Matthews 'Bestselling British author Connelly's latest captivating book takes readers on an insightful exploration of grief, loss, forgiveness, and the ultimate healing power of love. With its exquisitely nuanced characters and quietly powerful plot, this superbly written love story will definitely please fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs, and readers who fondly remember and miss Rosamunde Pilcher.' Booklist