A French love letter has been discovered inside a bottle on a beach in Cornwall.
The item was discovered by coastguard Martin Leslie, who was clearing debris from the shore at Praa Sands.
It was written by an unidentified lady and touched on the subject of an affair she had with a man, who had left her to return to his wife.
Mr Leslie said that he was initially concerned it may have been a suicide note, but his worries were eased when it was translated by his counterparts in France.
"It was found to be a love letter. She [the writer] explained they had a good time together," the BBC quoted him as saying.
The missive, which was accompanied by a lock of hair, was unsigned and included no contact details.
Praa Sands, in Penzance, may be one area that those staying in Cornwall holiday cottages will want to visit, as its beach is popular with both surfers and families.
Posted by Ben Webster
