His first three novels, an ocean apart, starting over, and a risk worth taking were new york times bestsellers. I took a risk on reading a new book by a new author i have not had the pleasure of reading and let me say. A risk worth taking by robin pilcher 2004 0201 hardcover 1787. Robin pilcher has been a cameraman, a songwriter, and a farmer, comanaged a mail order business, and has had numerous other jobs. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell. A risk worth taking from the new york times bestselling. Jan 06, 2005 i took a risk on reading a new book by a new author i have not had the pleasure of reading and let me say. A risk worth taking from the new york times bestselling author robin pilcher is a heartrending story of love, friendship and loss. Robin pilcher writes fluidly and well, and he is unerringly adept at capturing the details of his characters lives.
I am so glad robin pilcher is an author also because i have read every single book his mother rosamunde pilcher wrote and some of her books more than once just because i enjoy her style of writing so much, and now i will read every one of robin pilchers books because he has the very same talent for writing. A risk worth taking from the new york times bestselling author. Rosamunde pilcher s name has long been synonymous for outstanding entertainment, both for her novels which have sold over 30 million copies all over the world and for the zdf smallscreen adaptations of her works. Robin pilcher a risk worth taking robin pilcher after the dotcom bubble burst, dan porter is laid off from his job and must decide what is truly important. This collection contains two novels from robin pilcher. The long way home by robin pilcheraudiobook excerpt.
A fatal illness mars the happiness of the trenchard family and when the familys businesses start to run into problems, they call on a friend to restore some order to their affairs. Now dan stays home while his angry wife pursues a career, and his marriage falters. Robin pilcher born 10 august 1950 is a british author, the eldest son of author rosamunde pilcher. Generally, they narrate everyday occurrences in an entrancing and captivating manner. The new york times bestselling author of starting over and an ocean apart returns with a.
Robin pilcher books robin s works have received global acclaim as being some for the best books. A risk worth taking is an insightful, thoughtprovoking novel of a man who has to discover what he really values in his work, marriage, and life. Robin pilcher books list of books by author robin pilcher. A risk worth taking kindle edition by pilcher, robin. A risk worth taking by robin pilcher 2004 0201 robin pilcher on. Robin pilcher is the son of bestselling novelist rosamunde pilcher. Rosamunde pilcher is a british author of romance novels. His wife jackie picks up the slack by getting a job with rebecca towelworth designs. Buy a cheap copy of a risk worth taking book by robin pilcher. She has stated that writing saved her marriage to graham hope pilcher who passed away in 2009. A risk worth taking by robin pilcher audio book simply. Having read the book it was a very big disappointment.
Unlike most authors however, robins career as an author really began when he was in his late forties. Robin pilcher, bestselling author of an ocean apart and. This has been a constant source of humor, because robin has tried his hand at numerous other activities before he settled on writing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A risk worth taking is an engrossing, thoughtprovoking novel of a man who has to discover what he really values in his work, marriage, and life. There are several romatic matchups possible during the course of the book, and the reader will find himself trying to guess the outcome. He has written a poignant and engrossing story about the real choices many adults face when they start taking stock of their lives.
Some of the actors who have been at bonython are esther schweins, jan sosniok, hugo egon balder and edmund kente. Bookpage a short novel that is one evenings reading delight robin pilcher is good with the details of peoples lives and his skill at dialogue makes for fast reading. It doesnt hurt that his mum is one of my favorites. I enjoyed this book, as i do all of robin pilchers books. It was an unusual tale for robin pilcher, and i thoroughly enjoyed it couldnt put it down. Fans of acclaimed novelist rosamunde pilcher will queue up to read a risk worth taking, a new novel by her talented son robin. Her rosamunde pilchers son and fellow author, robin pilcher, will release a risk worth taking this month.
Robin pilcher booklist robin pilcher message board. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Buy a risk worth taking digital original by pilcher, robin isbn. Starting over crafts another engaging, happyending tale in the tradition of his mother, beloved british novelist rosamunde pilcher. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from robin pilcher s novel the long way home. Although it came somewhat late in her career, her breakthrough novel was the 1987 novel the shell seekers. Robin pilcher is a british author, the eldest son of author rosamunde pilcher. Robin pilcher writes fluidly, and is endlessly interested in the details of his. Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a risk worth taking. Buy a risk worth taking book online at best prices in india on. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robin pilcher books online. Pilcher writes with every bit as much insight and meticulous detail as his mother, celebrated novelist rosamunde pilcher.
My only criticism is that i thought it was a new book by robin pilcher, but i now realise that it was new to kindle and that i had in fact read it as a paperback, which perhaps should have been pointed out. The author is the son of the famous author rosamunde pilcher. Robin pilcher writes fluidly, and is endlessly interested in the details of his characters lives. Buy a risk worth taking book online at low prices in india. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Library journal fans of acclaimed novelist rosamunde pilcher will queue up to read a risk worth taking, a new novel by her talented son robin. An ocean apart, 1999, isbn 0312199953 starting over, 2002, isbn 0312269951 a risk worth taking, 2004, isbn 031227002x. Jan 01, 2004 a risk worth taking was recommended to me by my mother. A risk worth taking by robin pilcher nook book ebook. A risk worth taking by robin pilcher fantastic fiction. Robin pilcher s first book, oceans apart, was a poor imitation of his mothers talent.
Robin pilcher was born on 10 august 1950, the eldest son of author rosamunde pilcher, nee scott aka jane fraser and graham hope pilcher, also he had a brother and two sisters. His characters really come to life, and readers find it very easy to identify with them. Returning to his old profession could mend the rift, but dan needs to do something else, something more. His wife of twenty years, jackie, a beautiful and successful managing director at a. He has been a cameraman, a songwriter, and a farmer, comanaged a mail order business, and has had numerous other jobs. See all books authored by robin pilcher, including starting over, and a matter of trust, and more on.
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