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After the Blitz, she’ll need to rebuild her life from
nothing…Clemmie throws herself into volunteering with the very
organisation who helped her and her sisters when they were
homeless: the WVS. Demonstrating a natural flair, painfully-shy
Clemmie is soon drafted to set up one of the British Welcome Clubs
aimed at easing American troops’ integration into English life.
There, she meets Squadron Leader Dunning who, shot down in the
Blitz, has been left partially paralysed. As friendship turns to
something more, Clemmie faces an impossible decision – sacrifice
her dreams of motherhood, or lose the man she’s learning to love.
Between her volunteer work, Squadron Leader Dunning and the
overarching danger and chaos of war, Clemmie must learn to speak up
if she’s to survive and, more importantly, find the joy in life.
An emotional and thrilling Second World War saga for fans of Rosie
Hendry, Pam Howes and Vicki Beeby.
Hope and opportunity can come from even the bleakest of
moments...Left homeless after the Exeter Blitz, May must find a job
if she's to put a roof over her head and help support her two
younger sisters. Taking a job as housekeeper to farmer George, May
soon ends up getting stuck into more than just cleaning and
cooking. The Ministry of Agriculture will close Fair Maids Farm if
it doesn't meet their produce targets, but George refuses to heed
their warnings. With only two reluctant Land Girls to help, May
receives unexpected guidance from Dan, a neighbouring farmer, whose
kindness gets tongues wagging in the village. But secrets and
sabotage lie ahead - can May hold her own in a world she's
unfamiliar with and turn the fortunes of the farm around? An
uplifting and captivating Second World War saga for fans of Rosie
Clarke and Katie Flynn. Praise for A Wartime Summer 'Full of
engaging characters and a fabulous countryside setting. A
heartwarming and uplifting story that's hard to put down.' Rosie
Hendry 'I got swept away in this wonderful, uplifting tale. I was
smiling one moment, crying the next. A must-read!' Vicki Beeby
When Esme's past as a secret operative comes calling, she must
choose - her husband or her job?After a bomb destroys Esme's London
home, killing her son instantly, she moves to her old country house
in Devon to begin the impossible task of recuperating. Soon she is
drawn back into the world of espionage, and as her marriage starts
to crumble, a local airman pulls her closer. Meanwhile her cousin
Louise is awaiting confirmation that she can relocate to Canada to
be with her husband, Douglas. Biding her time back home, she
notices her father behaving strangely and disappearing at odd hours
to wander the nearby cliffs. With rumours of spies afoot, she needs
to learn the truth before anyone else does... Louise and Esme still
have battles to overcome as the war continues. Will Esme betray her
wedding vows or can she find her way back to Richard? A stunning
and heartwrenching Second World War saga, for fans of Liz Trenow
and Ellie Curzon. Praise for Ties That Bind:'Wow what a book it is!
I had every feeling possible while reading this book. This was such
a beautiful yet emotional story, and I really and truly felt for
each and every character, I welled up with tears at times, I smiled
and cooed when it came to it. I really struggled to put the book
down.' Reader review 'If you love family saga and wartime books you
will definitely love this.' Reader review
Torn between love and duty, what will she choose?Lou Channer craves
a life outside of beyond North Devon, somewhere she's never left.
She yearns to contribute to the war effort and takes a job as a
clerk in the Royal Canadian Naval Yard in Plymouth, lodging with
other girls from the depot who take her under their wing. When she
catches the eye of local wheeler-dealer Harry, who dazzles her with
nights about town, she finally feels like one of the girls. And
when Lieutenant Douglas Ross asks her out, Lou she can't believe
her luck - or decide to whom to give her heart. But during war,
tragedy is only ever just around the corner, and after Lou's depot
is burgled she's suddenly the primary suspect - and her whole
future is on the line. A stunning novel of love, self-discovery and
heartbreak, Her Heart's Choice is perfect for fans of Liz Trenow,
Shirley Dickson and Rosie Archer.
In a world of secrets, can Esme find the courage to be her true
self?Happily in love, Esme Colborne is about to marry Richard
Trevannion, descendant of one of the oldest families in England.
But when Esme learns she is adopted - from a working class family -
she cannot allow Richard to marry so far beneath his station.
Fleeing the life she knew, a chance encounter leads Esme to work as
a 'decoy woman', testing British undercover operatives who may
otherwise reveal secrets in a moment of weakness. As dangerous as
it is thrilling, she is soon captivated by this world of subterfuge
- one wrong move, however, and Esme could lose everything. With her
feelings for Richard as strong as ever, should she go back to him
and reveal the truth of her birth? Is she brave enough to risk
having her heart broken again? An enthralling Second World War saga
for fans of Rosie Archer and Annie Murray.
As the end of the war nears, change arrives at Woodicombe
House...Kate Channer is settled in London helping half-sister,
Naomi, as her housekeeper while the Great War rages on. When
Naomi's brother, Ned, is sent home seriously injured it's up to
Kate to manage the household as well as Ned's rehabilitation. But
with the growing workload, Kate struggles to keep everything
running smoothly and yearns to return to Woodicombe House. And with
no word from her husband, Luke, fighting in France, it's becoming
increasingly difficult to stay positive. Hard times are ahead for
Kate and her family - when the realities of war land on their
doorstep, can Kate find the strength to keep going? The final book
in the Woodicombe House Saga trilogy, this story is perfect for
fans of Linda Finlay and Rosie Goodwin.
A story of family, secrets and love set in the beautiful Devonshire
countryside at Woodicombe House.Kate Bratton dreams of more. It's
1914, and her life is mapped out ahead of her: continue working as
a maid in the beautiful Woodicombe House, settle down with Luke the
gardener and, of course, start a family. Desperate to run away in
search of adventure, Kate's plans are curtailed by the arrival of
the Russell family at Woodicombe House. Tasked with becoming a
ladies-maid for their daughter, Naomi, Kate gets a glimpse of the
other side of life. Little does she know that all families have
secrets, no matter their standing. Will Kate return to the safety
of her life before the Russell's departure? Or will the handsome
Ned Russell turn her head? The Woodicombe House Sagas The
Housekeer's Daughter A Wife's War The Soldier's Return Praise for
The Housekeeper's Daughter: 'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book
and found the story to flow well. There were many twists and turns
that built up to the final conclusion. Very enjoyable and
definitely recommended' 5* Reader review
A return to Woodicombe House...Kate Channer thought married life
was going to be a grand adventure. But when Luke must go off to war
before the echoes of their vows have ended, she's left behind,
desperate to do something to make a difference and help bring him
home. Yet life in Devon and London spent as lady's maid to her
half-sister, Naomi, brings battles of its own. Facing hardship and
heartbreak they never imagined, Kate and Naomi must now find the
strength to keep the home fires burning through the long uncertain
months of a wife's war.
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