Contribution is the sequel to The Girl from Penthorpe Hill. Poppy Anderson, Jasmine's adopted granddaughter, is a beautiful and compassionate young woman, dedicated to educating the world about our fragile planet. Her energy and passion for living life to the full, protecting the environment, helping others and striving to be the best she can, makes Poppy an international celebrity. Poppy, whose parents are devoted physicians working abroad, was raised by her wise old grandmother, Jasmine, living in the magnificent tropical jungles of Costa Rica before going on to further her education in the United States. After a long life, Jasmine's spiritual legacy lives on in the lives of Poppy and her best friend Sam, who plays a pivotal role in Poppy's journey. Contribution tells of the twists and turns in Poppy's life, learning to grow and confronting heart-breaking challenges. Recovering from a tragedy in India, which changes her world for ever, Poppy discovers there are many kinds of love and joy a person can experience in one lifetime. Poppy ultimately takes a trip back to Penthorpe Hill and begins to understand for herself that true love has no end. As with The Girl from Penthorpe Hill Carol Clayton writes about resilient women with honesty of emotion, be it sorrow or joy, and of meeting life's challenges with the main character emerging the stronger for it. Contribution is an intensely moving story of self-discovery, learning to live with loss and moving forward to experience life in all its fullness! A truly enjoyable read!

The Girl from Penthorpe Hill is a compassionate and inspirational story of a young woman coming of age. Jasmine returns to the hauntingly compelling Penthorpe Hill, her family home in the beautiful English countryside, where her heart is and where life changed forever after her popular father suddenly died, leaving young Jasmine to care for her baby brother Matthew, and mentally unstable mother. Jasmine and Matthew have many memorable adventures as they grow up and the family lurches from one disaster to another, coping with their loss and stuggling with mental illness. It is a story of love, friendship, loyalty and the kindness of others, as Jasmine and Matthew are separated several times. On her road to success, Jasmine eventually comes to terms with her early life after going back to Penthorpe Hill, thirty-six years later, and reuniting with her father's best friend. It is an emotional and enlightening journey as Jasmine searches to find the peace and happiness her heart has yearned for.