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The village she's desperate to leave keeps giving her reasons to
stay.Laura has one last job to carry out as the wife of Bill
Jennings - to return his body to his childhood home of Kilgarthen.
She is determined not to stay long: despite being Kilgarthen's
golden boy Bill was actually a devious trickster who only married
Laura to take over her father's construction business upon his
death. As she prepares to leave the town, Laura is given the
devastating news that Bill had squandered everything, and the only
money Laura has left is tied up in his cottage in Kilgarthen.
Forced to stay in the village, Laura is soon drawn into the lives
of the locals and five-year-old Vicki Jeffries captures her heart.
But Vicki's father wants Laura as far away from his daughter as
possible, and Laura is determined to find out why. A charming saga
of Cornish village life from the author of the Pengarron series,
perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Anna Jacobs.
Can love heal the wounds of war?It is 1948, and the village of
Hennaford is struggling to recover from the war - the Harvey family
along with it. Johnny Harvey is disillusioned; injured in the war
and disturbed at the changing society; life seems to be passing him
by. Jill Harvey, finally pregnant after four years of marriage,
befriends sixteen-year-old Kate Viant, crippled with polio and
abandoned by her family. Tess, left behind by society, might just
prove her worth when something threatens the life of Jill's unborn
child... The stunning final book of the Harvey Family Sagas.
Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Margaret Dickinson and Mary Gibson
She's found love and happiness in the village of Kilgarthen, but is
her marriage over before it's begun?Laura Jennings, a young widow,
has tried to accept that motherhood is not an option for her in her
present situation. Her maternal feelings are usually satisfied by
her arrangement with Spencer Jeffries, the owner of Rosemerryn
farm, to look after his adorable six-year-old daughter, Vicki. The
villagers of Kilgarthen are convinced that it is only a matter of
time before Spencer and Laura marry, and sure enough, Laura and
Spencer soon fulfil their expectations. But the couple do not have
a smooth start as newlyweds. Are they trapped in a loveless
marriage or just too stubborn to acknowledge their true feelings
for each other? An involving and entertaining sequel to Kilgarthen
from the masterful Gloria Cook, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and
Anna Jacobs.
The Great War is over, but for a small Cornish community the
troubles are only just beginning...When the master of the
Trevallion estate, Captain Miles Trevallion, dies the desperate
search for an heir begins. Rebecca Allen, daughter of the caretaker
to Trevallion, is determined to protect her beloved home from ruin.
After much searching, an heir to the estate is finally located -
Major Alexander Fiennes. But Alex is suffering from shell shock
after his horrific experiences during the war. Rebecca is forced to
take charge in order to save Trevallion, and must contend with not
only Alex's broken spirit, but a ghost from the past who is
determined to win Trevallion back once and for all... A gripping
story of love and loyalty from the masterful Gloria Cook, perfect
for fans of Magaret Dickinson.
Passion and tragedy rock the Harvey familyIt is 1931 and Emilia and
Alec's marriage is under strain. Prone to melancholy, and injured
in a storm, Alec's misery draws him to seek solace with his
brother's new wife. But when Perry Bosweld, a disabled army
surgeon, re-enters Emilia's life, she finds that she is still
attracted to him. Emilia's first duty is to her husband and to the
farm, and she will not allow herself to swerve from this path...
The third captivating instalment of the Harvey Family Saga, From a
Distance is a perfect read for fans of Anne Baker, Maggie Hope or
Daisy Styles.
When new passions rise to the surface, old secrets threaten to ruin
everything...Jo Venner returns to the Cornish tin-mining village to
where she grew up to take up the post of schoolmistress filled with
memories of the happy days she spent there as a child. Despite
being rejected by her mother, she is determined to build a life in
Parmath. She soon falls in love with Luke Vigus who stirs up
feelings she has never known before. But Luke is burdened with the
responsibility of an alcoholic mother and his three young
half-siblings - and their relationship can never be accepted by the
villagers. Meanwhile Marcus Lidgey, the schoolmaster, is drawn to
Jo. Yet he too harbours a dark past and is gradually, dreadfully,
losing his mind... An emotional saga of love and community set in
Cornwall, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and Margaret Dickinson
A family's struggle for love and hope in the aftermath of war In
the aftermath of the Second World War, Faye Harvey struggles
against the stigma of being a single mother. Faye is drawn to
former POW Mark Fuller, but then the father of her son, a Scottish
laird, offers marriage now he is a widower. Faye is torn. Meanwhile
Tristan falls for the new housekeeper Susan Dowling, but their age
difference and her distrust seem to make love impossible. And over
at Ford Farm, Faye's cousin Lottie Harmon, begins to fear she may
not want a new life with her GI husband after all... Fans of Rosie
Clarke and Nadine Dorries will love the fifth compelling Harvey
Family Saga.
After The Great War, will life ever be the same?The Great War is
over, and the Harvey family of Ford Farm are slowly picking up the
pieces. But Alec and Emilia's newly-wedded bliss is shattered when
their third child is born with a life-threatening disease, a fate
which Alec finds particularly hard to accept. Alec's relationships
with his two brothers, Ben and Tristram, are strained by their
differing loyalties and ambitions for the farm, and Emilia is torn
reluctantly between them... The second of the gripping Harvey
family sagas from the masterful Gloria Cook, this is perfect for
fans of Kitty Neale, Margaret Dickinson and Mary Gibson.
When Beth returns to her childhood home, she discovers that much of
her life has been based on deception...After a tragic miscarriage,
Beth Tresaile returns to Owles House, the place of her miserable
childhood, accompanied by her best friend, Kitty Copeland. Beth is
determined to get revenge on her estranged mother, Christina, who
neglected and abandoned her. But Beth slowly begins to discover
that much of her childhood was built on deception. Kitty is
captivated with Cornwall, and Beth reluctantly becomes involved
with the locals. However, there are fresh troubles ahead when her
married lover, Kitty's brother, wants to come back into her life...
A captivating Cornish saga filled with love and secrets, perfect
for fans of Anna Jacobs and Margaret Dickinson.
A family shattered by war and secrets... But hope is on the
horizon1917. The First World War casts its shadow over the Harvey
family of Ford Farm. One brother has already been killed, and
Tristan now serves at the Front. Though newly engaged to pretty
Emilia Rowse - a friend since childhood - younger brother Ben is
desperate to serve his country. But a horrific injury causes him to
be declared unfit, and Emilia's life becomes ever more difficult.
Tensions mount on the family farm. Everyone, it seems, has closely
guarded secrets... Can Emilia find happiness? Filled with a rich
cast of unforgettable characters and packed with period detail,
Touch the Silence is the brilliant opening to the Harvey Family
sagas. For readers of Anne Baker, Maggie Hope and Daisy Styles.
Can happiness be found in a family ruled by duty?A new generation
of the Pengarron family enter centre-stage with the departure of
Lady Kerensa and Sir Oliver for London. Kelynen, their youngest
daughter, is left resentful and upset by her father's treatment of
her: though she had been looking forward to running the estate
single-handedly, Sir Oliver has unexpectedly forbidden it, and
instead ordered her brother Luke, the selfish son and heir, to
forget his playwriting career and return to Pengarron. It seems at
first that only Kane, the eldest of the siblings - and the only one
to be adopted - is truly happy... Pengarron Rivalry is the fifth
and final book in the sweeping Pengarron Sagas and an ideal read
for fans of Janet Woods, Anna Jacobs or Poldark. The Pengarron
Sagas Pengarron Land Pengarron Pride Pengarron's Children Pengarron
Dynasty Pengarron Rivalry
A poignant story of courage and compassion in eighteenth-century
Penzance.Jessica Trenchard is a spirited and wayward daughter - to
the point that her father Clem is considering remarrying, to
provide her with a suitable role model. Until, that is, her tender
care of a speechless girl found abandoned in a field touches the
heart of Kane Pengarron, the landlord's eldest son. But when
Jessica's attempts to unearth her new friend's true identity
threaten her safety, she realises that nothing is quite as it
seems. For a murderous rogue who has been terrorising Mount's Bay
for years has every reason to hate the Pengarrons... This thrilling
saga is perfect for fans of Nicola Pryce and Poldark.
When an old lover reappears, it has far-reaching consequences for
those in PortcowlBeth Tresalie has been happily reconciled with her
estranged mother for over a year, and is looking forward to her
best friend Kitty Copeland spending Christmas with them. But Beth
is thrown into turmoil when Kitty reveals that her brother's wife,
Connie, has been having an affair and requests that her brother
Stuart joins them. Beth and Stuart were once lovers and Beth lives
in fear of Kitty discovering her secret. Determined to make things
right, Beth helps Connie to win back Stuart. But Connie has her own
agenda, and sets in motion a chain of events that will have change
everything for both Beth and Stuart. An enthralling historical saga
set in Cornwall perfect for fans of Margaret Dickinson and Katie
Flynn.
As heiress to the Trevennor fortune, hiding her identity is her
best chance for survival... Isabel Hampton is the only survivor of
a horrific carriage accident that happens on her way to the bedside
of her ailing wealthy uncle, Sir Laurence Trevennor. Being heiress
to a vast fortune puts Isabel mortal danger from her cousins, the
Kempthornes, who will stop at nothing to claim the Trevennor riches
for themselves. For protection, Isabel is placed in the care of
Nick Nancarrow: a broad-shouldered, gruff young man who is tasked
with concealing her whereabouts and identity. Isabel must give up
her ladylike ways if she is to survive incognito until the
Kempthornes' crimes can be proven. Away from all she knows, she
slowly begins to discover that there is more to Nick than meets the
eye, and that there is beauty in even the simplest of lives. An
epic tale of romance and intrigue in 18th Century Cornwall, perfect
for fans of Dilly Court and Val Wood.
Amidst the rugged beauty of eighteenth-century Cornwall, a sweeping
novel of hope and heartbreak.Kerensa Trelynne is overjoyed to be
marrying her childhood sweetheart, Clem Trenchard, even though it
will be a wrench to leave the idyllic cove and tumbledown cottage
she shares with her grandfather, Old Tom. But when local landowner
Sir Oliver Pengarron sets his sights on their home, everything
changes. Old Tom dashes all of Kerensa's hopes when he agrees to
sell Trelynne Cove on one fateful condition - Sir Oliver must marry
his granddaughter. As her life is turned upside down and her future
thrown into turmoil, Kerensa comes to realise that true love is far
more complex than childhood romance. The first instalment of the
Pengarron Sagas, perfect for fans of Poldark.
The tangled lives and loves of the Pengarron family continue...
Will the long-standing love triangle between Kerensa Pengarron, the
beautiful wife of Sir Oliver, and her first love Clem Trenchard,
ever be resolved? The christening of little Harry Pengarron
unearths old scores, bringing Oliver and Clem face to face for the
first time in years. And the next generation of Pengarrons must
face its own problems when Luke, the embittered, crippled heir to
the estate, is forced to flee from London after some unwholesome
dealings with a secret and dangerous clique, known as the Society.
Returning to Cornwall, he is determined to build a life for himself
independent of his family, yet finds himself reluctantly caught up
in their problems. Set in rugged late eighteenth century Cornwall,
the fourth book in the the stunning Pengarron Sagas is perfect for
fans of Linda Finlay, Val Wood and Poldark. The Pengarron Sagas
Pengarron Land Pengarron Pride Pengarron's Children Pengarron
Dynasty Pengarron Rivalry
An enthralling story of hardship and betrayal set against the
dramatic dunes of eighteenth-century Penzance.Forced into marriage
against her will, Kerensa Trelynne has adapted well to her change
in circumstance. Eight years on she is the established lady of the
manor, happy in the arms of her husband Sir Oliver Pengarron and
the devoted mother of three children. But after Kerensa sees the
son of an old friend for the first time, she is horrified by his
resemblance to her own husband. Discovering a truth she must never
divulge seems to put her mind at rest. However, when she realises
it could help a friend in distress, Kerensa wonders if she should
speak out, whatever the consequences... Fans of Dilly Court and
Poldark will love the breathtaking second book in the Pengarron
Sagas.
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