Past perfect
Whilst Stephanie Thorne strolls from room to room, admiring her cherished Christmas decorations, she reminisces about the day she first viewed the historic farmhouse that is now her home. “Although I instantly fell in love with the exterior, having stepped inside, I was deeply concerned about the amount of work that would be required, she recalls. “Even though I struggled to visualise it at the time, my husband, Steve, said it could become a wonderful home, particularly at Christmas. I am so glad that I trusted his judgement and
