--- product_id: 177721631 title: "Rumours" brand: "freya north" price: "AED 82" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177721631-rumours store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Rumours **Brand:** freya north **Price:** AED 82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rumours by freya north - **How much does it cost?** AED 82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177721631-rumours) ## Best For - freya north enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted freya north brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Rumours - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41u65iYxC9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A well written, cosy, heart warming read *by B***8 on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2012* Up to now Pillow Talk has been my hands down favourite of Freya North's books, but this just might beat it.I know some people like her earlier books better (and another reviewer wanted more sex), but personally I like the direction she's taken over the last few years. Everyone has their own personal taste so I only comment based on mine.This is a gentle tale about the fate of a large estate at the heart of a village (I live in a very similar village), the estate owner and two people meeting and finding themselves falling in love. For me there was the right amount of sex, in the right context, and a less porny feel to it than in many of Freya North's previous novels and she's a more than good enough writer to not need the gimmick of cheap thrills to attract readers. I love her turn of phrase and use of language (and there is it again, discombobulated, yeay) and the way she just presents the reader with two people that we know will get together so we then get to follow them as they notice each other, don't quite know what to do with their mutual attraction, then take those first tentative steps towards a full relationship. The drama and twists in this story isn't so much in the central romance which follows a fairly straight forward course, but in the fate of Lady Lydia, her estate and tenants, I wanted to keep reading to find out what happens to them as much as I wanted to know how Xander, Stella and Will get on. I'll admit that when I first read that there was a Lady Lydia, big house and estate and man who grew up there I rolled my eyes and groaned, worried that Ms North was about to become ridiculously cliched with heaving bosoms and swooning maidens. I couldn't have been more wrong. Yes, there is a moment with a rescue of a sort, but it didn't make me cringe as it so easily could have done. All romantic fiction is cliched in structure to a point (as are most other genres), but this is very well written and a pleasure to read.Definitely one for my "pick me up" reading shelf.Just one small note for the publisher and future print runs, chapter 31, third word, surely Xander's father is called Bert Fletcher, not Hutton? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rumour has 'it' *by F***1 on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2012* I've been an avid Freya North fan for over 10 years, and for over 10 years I have never been disappointed.For me, Rumours allowed me to indulge in my own love of old houses and stately homes. I love the fact that Norths books are all set around a theme, whether it be sculptures, trees, bridges or the Tour de France! Each of them leads me to go away and learn more of the subject. Escapism & education all rolled into one!The characters of Stella & Xander are typical of the Freya North. Immediately loveable, down to earth, and people you can relate to. Lady Lydia Fortescue was a great character and it was a lovely to see her soften throughout the book. The interaction between her and Mrs Biggins, the housekeeper, made me chuckle with laughter.The story is set around Longbridge Hall which Lady Lydia tasks Stella to sell, much to the disapproval of Xander who grew up there. There are a host of colourful characters entwined in the history of the hall & no one apart from Lady Lydia really wants it sold.It was a constant page turner. As usual I couldn't put it down. The will they, won't they (of course they will, I know they will!) get together, the need to understand Lady Lydia and her reasons for wanting to sell such a beautiful house, to know what Stellas ex husband did and of course, what happened to Longbridge Hall.As I said, I wasn't disappointed. Yet again, Freya North has delivered her readers another beautiful, unique story but with all the familiarity they come to expect from her heroes & heroines! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Contented Sigh! *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2012* As an avid reader and fan of Freya North's literary works since the early 90's, I can truly say I am never disappointed with any of her novels as a short term form of escapism from the rigours and stresses of daily life. My copy arrived on Friday in good time for me to fully absorb and indulge over the weekend. I can always empathise with the insecurities and personality traits of the various female characters as they are recognisable in myself and various relatives (including the cantankerous snob Lady Lydia) so they just feel like extended members of my family, although the male characters tend to be a bit too good to be true as I've yet to come across any who are that thoughtful or sincere but I live in hope! As ever, Freya's novels are 1 of the very few I can count on one hand that make me laugh out loud (the derogatory pet names are just hilarious) and make me give a contented sigh when I've finished reading it. I am now anticipating her next release and eagerly look forward to it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177721631-rumours](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177721631-rumours) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*