The brilliant new series from the bestselling author of The Star and Sixpence series. Perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley. The little picturehouse by the sea is the Palace at Polwhipple - a lovely art deco cinema, nestled in front of azure Cornish seas. But it is long past its heyday now, and its only saving grace is Ferelli's, the family run ice-cream concession in the foyer, which is widely known as the best ice cream for miles. So when Ferdie, the owner of Ferelli's, falls ill, his granddaughter Gina drops everything to come and help out. But when she arrives she is dismayed by the state of the cinema, which she remembers fondly from summer holidays when she was little, and she is determined to give it the makeover it deserves. Along with local builder Ben Pascoe, she sets about reviving the Palace to its former glory. But the cinema needs more than a lick of paint. Its very future is under threat from a developer with greed in his eyes. Can Gina save the place before it is too late?

Part Two in the brilliant new series from the bestselling author of the Star and Sixpence series. Perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley. Gina has returned to her family in the picturesque Cornish town of Polwhipple, to help run the Italian family's ice-cream business while her grandfather recovers from an accident. Dismayed to find her old haunt from childhood visits to Polwhipple, the little picture house by the sea, in a state of disrepair, Gina is determined to help. Long past its heyday now, the little art deco cinema needs all the help it can get. With the help of her old friend Ben, Gina goes to the town's committee to ask for funding to renovate the hearthstone of Polwhipple's community. And what better way to prove the little picture house's worth, than by throwing another fantastic themed screening... But Ben's activities are closely watched by the venomous Rose, who wants him all to herself. And how is it exactly that she knows Gina's boyfriend Max...

Part Three of the brilliant new series from the bestselling author of the Star and Sixpence series. Perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley. The little picture house by the sea is the Palace at Polwhipple – a lovely art deco cinema, nestled in front of azure Cornish seas. But it is long past its heyday now, and its only saving grace is Ferelli's, the family run ice-cream concession in the foyer, which is widely known as the best ice-cream for miles. Gina is in Polwhipple to help her grandfather, the owner of Ferelli's, and has taken charge. Now there is a 'closed for refurbishment' sign hanging in the window. But just because the picture house is closed, doesn't mean there can't be a movie screening... and there's only one place for it! Pre-order now to see how Gina pulls off her biggest event yet... and find out who will be the Johnny to her Baby... What people are saying about the Star and Sixpence series: 'Warm, witty and laced with intriguing secrets' Cathy Bramley 'The perfect book to start the new year' Rowan Coleman 'A treasure of a find and I was completely enveloped within this world from the very first page. 5 stars!' Becca's Books 'A thoroughly lovely and entertaining read!' Book Kaz 'A charming story with real characters and an idyllic setting' Fictionophile

Part Four in the brilliant new series from the bestselling author of The Star and Sixpence series. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley. After several months in Cornwall helping her grandfather run the family business, Gina has almost forgotten what London life is like, and her boyfriend Max has most definitely noticed.... With all her energy going into the newly renovated Palace picture house and the ever-successful Ferrelli's ice-cream business, he's not getting much attention. To make matters worse, Gina is spending more and more time with her friend and co-renovator, Ben, and old feelings are starting to resurface. But as Gina's time in Cornwall draws to a close and she starts thinking about returning to life in London with Max, the cinema's very future comes under threat from a developer with greed in his eyes. Will Gina stay in Polwhipple? And can she help owner Gorran save the Palace before it is too late...? If you loved the PICTURE HOUSE series, you should try the STAR AND SIXPENCE and the CASTLE COURT series, available to download now! ' Fabulously feel-good, funny and fresh, it will sweep you off your feet' Rowan Coleman ' Pure pleasure, a delight from opening credits to closing reel' Julie Cohen ' Deliciously romantic and sprinkled with the magic of the movies – it's the perfect treat!' Miranda Dickinson

Eine kleine Eisdiele, große Träume und eine Sommerliebe, die nie vergeht Ihre Sehnsucht nach den goldgelben Sandstränden Cornwalls hat Gina nie verlassen: Hier hat sie bei ihren Großeltern viele glückliche Sommer verbracht, und hier hat sie ihre erste große Liebe kennen gelernt. Als ihr Großvater sich das Bein bricht und seine berühmte Eisdiele nicht mehr allein führen kann, lässt Gina in London alles stehen und liegen und eilt nach Cornwall – doch kaum trifft sie ein, ist sie bestürzt: Das kleine Kino am Meer, in dessen Foyer die Eisdiele beheimatet ist, ist heruntergekommen, die Gäste bleiben schon lange aus. Gina ist fest entschlossen, Eissalon und Kino zu retten. Ihr Plan: köstliche neue Eissorten zu kreieren, deren fruchtige Süße ein Lächeln in die Gesichter zaubert. Unterstützung bekommt sie von ihrer Jugendliebe Ben, doch als alte Gefühle langsam wieder aufflammen, reist Ginas Verlobter aus London an ...