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Lily
(Paperback)
Angela Polidoro; Keira Montclair
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R353
Discovery Miles 3 530
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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Set deep in the Yorkshire Dales, Diane Allen's A Child of the Dales
is a sweeping novel of family, deceit, separation and love.
Abandoned as a baby on the steps of a remote inn, Ruby Blake has
been raised by the innkeeper's wife, Martha Metcalfe, unknowing of
the family searching for her. One wild stormy night, Ruby is
reunited with her long-lost father, who wants to whisk her away to
Banksgill Farm for a happy life with her true family. Feeling
betrayed by Martha, Ruby follows her father for the chance of a new
life. However, Ruby is quickly outcast from her real family for
being born of Romani blood by everyone but the charming stable
hand, Tom Adams. Struck with loneliness in a village of people who
find ways to make her miserable, she seeks friendship and love in
Tom. As their relationship blossoms, Ruby is faced with the
temptations of a handsome local miner, and when rumours begin to
spread, Ruby feels more lost and confused than ever. With his
long-lost daughter now safely under his wing, Reuben Blake is still
desperately searching for Ruby's mother, and vows he will not rest
until he finds his true love. With Rueben's mission leading him to
the darkest corners of Brough Hill, his search shows only signs of
heartbreak and despair. As neither father or daughter feel quite
whole, will either finally find where they truly belong?
A heartwarming read from Rosie Clarke's bestselling Mulberry Lane
series.LONDON 1949 Peggy is once more torn two ways and can only
hope that a reunion with her Mulberry Lane family and friends at
Christmas can help resolve her problems. Her eldest daughter Janet
is desperately unhappy and fears her husband is having an affair,
whilst her youngest daughter Fay has been talent-spotted to train
as a figure skater back in London. Peggy is faced with the dilemma
of moving her family back to London to pursue her daughter's
destiny. But will everyone be happy with this? Praise for the
Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke
is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish
Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example
of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is wonderful historical
fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived
on your street' 'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and
revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another great story of love and
heartache' What readers are saying about A Reunion at Mulberry
Lane: 'I just adore this book series and was delighted to read this
one.' 'What I loved about this book was the emotional sense of
comfort, good people facing sometimes-difficult challenges and
trying to do the right and kind thing with positive results.'
'Another wonderful book in this lovely series.' 'This is another
definite five star read for me, I absolutely adore this author's
work. This is a great read and quite possibly one of my
favourites.' 'Another fantastic book in this series, just like
checking in with old friends'
Sitting on musty damp blankets below deck, Maria wondered as to
where all of her courage had gone. She felt that it had floated
away on the stormy seas. Her children were counting on her, as well
as her husband, she thought. The shadows of uncertain doubt clouded
her mind as the stormy waves of the Atlantic Ocean tossed the
German brig about as if it were a leaf in a pond. What did America
hold for her family? The temptations of owning their own land had
won over the risks they would have to take. Was it really worth the
risk? Would her family truly find a place to call home? Closing her
eyes, Maria allowed the grace of God sweep over her as she silently
prayed.
'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose
yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane May 1940
There are new residents at Goodwill House - WAAF drivers Camilla
'Millie' Cunningham and Diane Forsyth, both eager to do their bit
for the war effort and excited to be helping the brave boys who
fly. And when Millie meets dashing and heroic Spitfire pilot Ted
Thorrington, they strike up an instant connection. But with Hitler
gaining more ground in Europe, there is danger brewing across the
Channel in Dunkirk and Ted is required to fly more and more
dangerous sorties, risking his life every time. With their hearts
and lives on the line, the courage of the girls in blue will be
tested like never before... Don't miss book two in the wonderful
new Goodwill House series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller!
Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J
Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another
place.' Lizzie Lane 'Engaging characters and setting which whisks
you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A great start to
what promises to be a fabulous series.' Jean Fullerton
"Men march off to war because the women are watching." So said
Socrates. In "THE HARD GODDESS," the second book of his
trilogy-"The Song of Charlemagne," the author introduces his reader
to the women behind the men on the medieval battlefield. In so
doing, one comes to understand and appreciate how French
expressions such as "Feminine Mystique" and "Femme Fatale" must
have originated and which are today, universally recognized and
understood in the international lexicon without translation. Along
the way, one also discovers a few of the ulterior motives
underlying Charlemagne's alliance with the Roman church as well as
organized religion's functional utility in the hands of potentates
(be they Christian or Muslim) as a societal control mechanism. In
the process of the troubadour's telling of the story, the reader
experiences visceral descriptions of Dark Age battle against the
gloriously detailed backdrop of a France that is still there if one
knows where to go and look. There is a reason Eleanor of Aquitaine
is always credited with having "invented" the concepts of Romance,
Chivalry and Courtly Love. She was far removed from the times in
which he actually lived. Yet somehow, she must have sensed and
understood Charlemagne's hidden agenda regarding women within the
church and the greater social order. But, in the final analysis, is
anything within the pages of this work relevant with regard to
contemporary world events and social issues confronting us all?
Sadly, terribly.
The "Serendipity of Marriage" is based on biblical scripture
teaching. Winters as a minister have been consoling men, women, and
couples for over twenty years discussing their difference in the
behavior of the opposite gender. To help them better understand
their role in their relationship, Winters would direct them to
scripture, where they are able to feel their role within their
relationship. Marriage is a sacred union before God, it does not
matter how difficult your relationship is, with your husband or
wife, because if you first have that relationship between you and
God, then your relationship between your husband or wife will be a
benefactor of your relationship with God. We should not go into
marriage, because of money or other material wants, but it should
be based on "LOVE" and only "LOVE," everything else that you
receive after marriage would be a blessing from God.
If you love Katie Flynn and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's
WWI story of love, loss and triumph!Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in
Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom's great-uncle has
bequeathed him in his will. The move to England couldn't have come
at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter
Uprising and Kitty's brother is now in prison. The house in Weaver
Street is all they hoped for, and after a shaky start with her new
neighbours, Kitty believes the world is her oyster. Until that is,
Tom is conscripted into the navy. With Tom away, it's up to Kitty
and the women of Weaver Street to get each other through the war.
Praise for Chrissie Walsh:'An authentic Yorkshire saga - you can
almost hear the clacking of the looms. Add a feisty mill girl,
determined to fight injustice, and you'll be reading through the
night' Alrene Hughes, on The Girl from the Mill. 'Full of joy,
sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' Elizabeth Gill, on The
Child from the Ash Pits 'A captivating story of family, relations
and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that
make you shed a tear. The Child from the Ash Pits is everything a
good read should be' Diane Allen, on The Child from the Ash Pits
What readers say about Chrissie Walsh:'I could not fault any of
this book, as the author brings all the characters to life, its
such an interesting story that will engross readers all the way
through. Loved it.' 'Really well written and very enjoyable,
keeping the reader engrossed and gripped until the very last page.'
'Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was engrossed from start to
finish. Good strong characters, and strong storyline. Great author.
I recommend.' 'The author writes so descriptively about the
characters you feel you know them inside out. A brilliant read and
I can't wait for the next novel to be published.'
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