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Ten Days in Spain
Kate Field
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R912
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Readers LOVE Kate's captivating tales: 'This emotional
rollercoaster has magical moments and is a feelgood read, perfect
for the Christmas season' 'A beautiful, poignant story' 'Emotional
and uplifting - loved it!' 'This book is absolutely beautifully
written... A wonderful read that you won't want to put down!'
'Another great read by Kate Field! I thoroughly enjoyed the novel .
. . Thank you for a wonderful, heart-warming romance'
............................................. When Tess finds
herself unexpectedly alone and back in Ribblemill, the childhood
village she thought she'd escaped, she's sure she can survive a
temporary stay. She's spent a lifetime making the best of things,
hasn't she? Determined to throw herself into village life, Tess
starts a choir and gathers a team of volunteers to restore the
walled garden at Ramblings, the local stately home. Everything
could be perfect, if she weren't sharing a cottage and a cat with a
man whose manner is more prickly than the nettles she's removing .
. . As winter approaches, Tess finds herself putting down her own
roots as fast as she's pulling them up in the garden. But the
ghosts of the past hover close by, and Tess must face them if she's
to discover whether home is where her heart has been all along.
............................................. A fabulously festive
romance brimming with special moments, ideal to curl up with and
lose yourself in! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Heidi Swain.
The disappearance behind the Iron Curtain of the American brothers
Noel and Hermann Field in 1949, followed by that of Noel's wife and
their foster daughter, was one of the most publicized international
mysteries of the Cold War. This dual memoir gives an intensely
human dimension to that struggle, with Hermann narrating all that
happened to him from the day he was abducted from the Warsaw
airport to his release five years later, and Kate relating her
unrelenting efforts to find her husband. Thousands of potential
victims of Hitler's dragnet were rescued in 1939 and during World
War II through separate efforts of the Field brothers. Arrested in
Czechoslovakia in 1949, Noel was taken to Hungary and used as an
example of American perfidy in show trials. Hermann went to Poland
primarily to find out what had happened to his brother. After
Hermann's abduction, he was taken to the cellar of a secret Polish
prison, where he was held for five years. He gives us a detailed
account of his battle to survive, alternating despair and horror
with mordant humor. Meanwhile, his family had no idea whether he
was still alive and if so, where. This moving story, based on
detailed notes made by the authors during and shortly after the
events described, presents an inside-outside counterpoint, as
Hermann's chapters on his inward journey in his cellar world
alternate with Kate's efforts in London to find him by scrutinizing
accounts of political events in Eastern Europe for clues and
penetrating the diplomatic corridors of power in the West for help.
Hermann had been arrested by a Polish security agent who later
defected and became one of the West's most important informants on
Soviet operations in Eastern Europe. The search for the Field
brothers was complicated by their history of leftist connections,
for this tense period in the Cold War was also the era of
McCarthyism in the United States. The book ends with an Epilogue
that analyzes the events of fifty years ago in the light of what we
know today, as the result of newly available archival material.
The disappearance behind the Iron Curtain of the American brothers
Noel and Hermann Field in 1949, followed by that of Noel's wife and
their foster daughter, was one of the most publicized international
mysteries of the Cold War. This dual memoir gives an intensely
human dimension to that struggle, with Hermann narrating all that
happened to him from the day he was abducted from the Warsaw
airport to his release five years later, and Kate relating her
unrelenting efforts to find her husband.
Thousands of potential victims of Hitler's dragnet were rescued in
1939 and during World War II through separate efforts of the Field
brothers. Arrested in Czechoslovakia in 1949, Noel was taken to
Hungary and used as an example of American perfidy in show trials.
Hermann went to Poland primarily to find out what had happened to
his brother. After Hermann's abduction, he was taken to the cellar
of a secret Polish prison, where he was held for five years. He
gives us a detailed account of his battle to survive, alternating
despair and horror with mordant humor. Meanwhile, his family had no
idea whether he was still alive and if so, where.
This moving story, based on detailed notes made by the authors
during and shortly after the events described, presents an
inside-outside counterpoint, as Hermann's chapters on his inward
journey in his cellar world alternate with Kate's efforts in London
to find him by scrutinizing accounts of political events in Eastern
Europe for clues and penetrating the diplomatic corridors of power
in the West for help. Hermann had been arrested by a Polish
security agent who later defected and became one of the West's most
important informants on Soviet operations in Eastern Europe. The
search for the Field brothers was complicated by their history of
leftist connections, for this tense period in the Cold War was also
the era of McCarthyism in the United States. The book ends with an
Epilogue that analyzes the events of fifty years ago in the light
of what we know today, as the result of newly available archival
material.
She might not have much in this world, but it costs nothing to be
kind… Meet Miranda Brown: you can call her Mim. She’s jobless,
homeless and living in her car… but with a history like hers she
knows she has a huge amount to be grateful for. Meet Beatrice and
William Howard: Bill and Bea to you. The heads of the Howard family
and owners of Venhallow Hall, a sprawling seaside Devonshire
estate… stranded in a layby five hours from home the night before
their niece’s wedding. When fate brings the trio together, Mim
doesn’t think twice before offering to drive the affable older
couple home. It’s not like she has anywhere else to be. But as
the car pulls into the picturesque village of Littlemead, Mim has
no idea how her life is about to change… An uplifting story of
found family and true love perfect for fans of Fern Britton and
Veronica Henry. Readers love Finding Home: ‘A strong, beautiful,
poignant story with wonderful characters’ EatWell Blog ‘A
lovely story about new beginnings’ Jaffareadstoo ‘A perfect
emotional touch . . . this [book] is something rather special’
Being Anne ‘Gentle and absorbing . . . a fabulous, inspiring
read’ Jera’s Jamboree ‘Warm hearted and uplifting’
Portobello Book Blog ‘Provides some much needed escapism’ Love
the Smell of a Book ‘A must-read for contemporary women’s
fiction fans’ Bookish Jottings ‘Pure escapism at its very best.
Highly recommended’ Cal Turner Reviews ‘[The] perfect book to
sit back and relax with’ Wrong Side of Forty
'An intriguing story about family life, tenderly told and packing
an emotional punch.' Heidi Swain, author of Poppy's Recipe for Life
Sometimes we find happiness where we least expect it... After
twenty years of contented marriage, no one is more surprised than
Mary Black when her husband announces he's leaving her... for
another man. For the sake of the children, Mary has no choice but
to pick herself up and start again. She hosts family meals that
include Leo and his new partner. She copes with the kids wanting to
spend less time with her and more time with their 'fun' dads. But
one thing she can't quite ignore is Leo's gorgeous brother, who has
just come back to town... After living a life of sliding doors and
missed opportunities, can Mary finally put herself first and take a
chance that could change everything? A wonderfully uplifting novel
full of wisdom, spirit and charm. This is a love story with a
difference, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Heidi Swain.
What are the chances that twelve little tokens could change a life?
Seventeen years ago, Eve Roberts had the wonderful life she'd
always dreamed of: a degree in archaeology, a gorgeous boyfriend,
and exciting plans to travel the world with him, working on digs.
But when her sister Faye died, the life Eve knew ended too. Faye's
daughter Caitlyn came to live with Eve, her boyfriend left, and she
quickly gave up on her dreams. Now approaching her fortieth
birthday, Eve faces the prospect of an empty nest as Caitlyn is
leaving home. Caitlyn gives Eve a set of twelve 'Be Kind to
Yourself' vouchers, telling her that she has to start living for
herself again, and that she should fill one in every time she does
something to treat herself. With her very first voucher, Eve's life
will change its course. But with eleven more vouchers to go, can
Eve learn to put herself first and follow the dreams she's kept
secret for so long? Because life is for living - and as she well
knows, it's too short to waste even a moment... What readers are
saying about A Dozen Second Chances: 'Leaves you with a tremendous
sense of warmth and satisfaction, a journey accomplished - and with
an enormous smile on your face.' 'This book starts off like you're
on a slow boat ride down a calm river and gradually builds until it
feels like you flying down thundering rapids' 'Kate Field's writing
is touching, uplifting and emotionally engaging and I loved reading
this book.' 'A gorgeous, heartfelt and emotional read. I loved it.'
'If you're looking for a romantic read that is heart-warming,
thought provoking and simply gorgeous, then you'll love A Dozen
Second Chances.'
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