Jamaica Inn Written by Daphne Du Maurier Inspired by: Jamaica Inn located on Bodmin Moor. Synopsis: Following a death of a family member, Mary Yellan ventures from Helston to Bodmin, staying at her Auntie's - The Jamaica Inn. Mary soon discovers the darkness and harsh realities of the Moorlands. The Cornish House Written by Liz Fenwick Inspired by: "It’s raw and primeval, and it provides an evocative backdrop for human actions and so makes the ideal setting for a book and a character in and of itself.". Reflects Cornish life as a whole, rather than one place. Synopsis: Inheriting property after her husband's death, artist Maddie struggles with grief, her stepdaughter, and artistic inspiration, whilst learning the rich history absorbed in the house's structure. Salt Path Written by Raynor Winn Inspired by: The 630 mile coastal peninsula connects readers, and visitors, back to the natural world. Inspired by coastal towns located on the south west path; Padstow, Bude, Newquay, Hollywell, Port Isaac. Synopsis: Accumulation of debt, betrayal and poor health, Ray and Moth decide to just 'walk'. A 630 mile coastal walk from Minehead to Poole. Relying on a weekly £40, they reconnect with nature, tackling coastal weathers and begin to face the wind head high again. Mousehole Cat Written by Antonia Barber Inspired by: Visits and research into Cornish folklore, surrounding fishing stories in the town of Mousehole, Cornwall. Folklore that to this day is still celebrated - Tom Bowcock’s Eve, 23rd December. Synopsis: Storms sit patiently outside the harbour of Mousehole, the 'storm cat' awaiting its prey and luring the fishing boats into its crashing waves. A man and his cat venture out into the storm, in a quest to bring back fish for the hungry villagers, to make the famous 'star-gazy' pie. Bone China Written by Laura Purcell Inspired by: A 'breath of fresh air', escaping to Cornwall for new starts. Cornish folklore of fairies and rituals. China clay played a pivotal part in location inspiration, drawing in ideas from Charlestown, Helston, and places such as Falmouth, Bodmin Moor and Carlyon Bay. Synopsis: Consumption drives a family towards the Cornish coast, exploring how the 'sea coast' can cure the disease. Years later, Hester Why discovers that as she flees her own past, she is met by the family's secrets and dangerous past. The Mermaid of Zennor Written by Charles Causley Inspired by: Mermaid folklore around the town of Zennor, North West Cornwall. Synopsis: Where the sea kisses the land, stands a church. The mysterious woman sits in the pew and falls in love with the villager. Ignorant to the woman's nature, both man and maid disappear into the waters and Zennor will tell of legends of the man that fell in love with the mermaid. The Cornish Girls Written by Betty Walker Inspired by: Cornish escapism during WW2. Set in Porthcurno, the hub of the Eastern Telegraph Company’s international links. Synopsis: Venturing to Cornwall during the London Blitz, a group of women adjust to their new way of life, navigating love, grief and friendship, and showing strength above all else.