The Village House

By Emer Tomas

Roisin, a middle-aged woman from the west coast of Ireland, is exhausted by the housing crisis and the loneliness of an empty nest. On a leap of faith, she buys a small house in rural Bulgaria for 4,500, beginning a journey of escape, reinvention, and discovery.

There, she befriends Grace, a woman her own age, and together they embrace village life, Bulgarian traditions, and the joy of friendship. Encouraged to open her heart again, Roisin meets Basil, a kind local man whose love is sincere but hindered by an insurmountable language barrier.

During a spontaneous trip to Sunny Beach, Roisin falls into a whirlwind romance with Sean. Their happiness feels complete when Sean moves to Bulgaria to be with her, but just as Roisin begins to feel secure, devastating news shatters her world.

Supported by Grace, Roisin slowly rebuilds her life. After a serious health scare, Basil reveals the depth of his unwavering love, forcing Roisin to confront whether she can love again.

Roisin's journey becomes one of resilience and healing, showing that love and belonging can be found in unexpected places-and that trusting life's unpredictability can lead to a new place to call home.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DQ9873C6
• ISBN13: 9798343758290
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"