Rachel's Pudding Pantry

There are lots of chick-lits that are set 'in the country', but so far I haven't read one that really depicts country life & farming. Not until now! Because heroine Rachel literally has to get her hands and wellies dirty to take care of her cattle and sheep. Unfortunately, all the hard work is not enough to support herself, her widowed mother and her little daughter Maisie. The ladies need to diversify, and since Grandma Jill is a gifted baker with a speciality in puddings, their new business plan is soon under way. I really liked the descriptions of the farm life. Caroline Roberts is quite detailled in her writing about Rachels work (and thoughts), maybe even a bit too detailled because it slows down the general flow of the story. But I actually didn't mind this leisurely pace. Although there are several obstacles along the way for the three inhabitans of Primrose Farm, mostly of the monetary kind. But the reader is confident that it all works out well in the end, even if Rachel herself is not always that upbeat about her situation. But what else would you expect in this type of book! A nice (and mouth-watering) chick-lit with very likable characters and a welcome change of setting for me.