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The Summer Theatre by the Sea
What you need to know before your trail
Charlotte Saunders has always loved the buzz of city life. So, when she finds herself abruptly fired, dumped and forced to leave London to move in with her sister Lauren in Cornwall, she thinks the world is ending.
To keep herself busy in the quiet coastal town, Charlotte agrees to help the local drama club. Designing sets for their performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, just for the summer, while she figures out her next career move. But could days at the beach, new friends and a dashingly handsome doctor, change Charlotte’s mind? Suddenly Cornwall doesn’t look so boring after all…
Locations
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Cornwall – Permullion
Author guide:
The novel is set in the fictional town of Penmullion, but it was inspired by a few key places. The town itself is based on Looe, with its sloping hills, winding narrow lanes and stunning views overlooking the English Channel. Looe is essentially a fishing port and the harbour is the focus of the town. There’s a great mix of quirky shops and restaurants, and it’s lovely to wander around window shopping and enjoying the art shops.
Penmullion beach is based on the cove at Seaton. It’s a very pretty beach with sand dunes and a craggy rock face. It’s popular with families looking for a sandy beach and dog walkers alike.
It’s probably no surprise that The Corineus Theatre is based on The Minack in Penzance. What a stunning venue. The stage is cut into the rock face, looking almost as if its suspended in thin air.
Streetview Maps
A) Cornwall - Looe - beach
C) Cornwall - Looe - Harbour
Booktrailer Review
Susan: @thebooktrailer
Sunshine in a book! There’s a lot of summery magic in this book – a chip shop with a cool name like Coddy Shack, and a cafe called Candy Craves. But it was Dusty’s Boutique that really tickled my fancy with its cool allure and nostalgic displays.
The characters were fun too – Barney Hubble! ha there’s a story behind that as there is with the others in this novel – fun stories which feel fresh and flighty in the Cornish sun.
The theatre was the main attraction and how it brought the characters together and I’ve never been part of amateur dramatics but I can imagine what fun it could be but also what could lie behind that curtain!
A lot of fun and a cool read for summer!
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Summer Theatre by the Sea
Destination : Cornwall, “Permuliion” Author/Guide: Tracy Corbett Departure Time: 2000s
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