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The story of a little cat who saved a family in crisis. Solomon's
story began one stormy night... Found on the doorstep in the middle
of a thunderstorm, Solomon enters the King family as a tiny, wet
ball of fur. But as his new owner Ellen coaxes him back to life, it
becomes clear that he is no ordinary cat. Wise beyond his years,
this little black and white kitten becomes the family's protector.
As Ellen and her young son deal with abuse, homelessness, and the
loss of everything they hold dear, it is Solomon who brings light
to the darkest times. Inspiring, moving and heartbreaking,
'Solomon's Tale' is the story of an extraordinary cat who is the
most faithful of friends. The perfect read for fans of 'A Street
Cat Named Bob'.
The bestselling heart-warming family saga from the much-loved
author of A Cornish Orphan and Solomon's Tale. The first novel in
The Boy With No Boots series... Freddie Barcussy knows hardship and
pain. His parents Annie and Levi are struggling to make ends meet,
both suffering with illness and poverty. Freddie is an outsider at
school, misunderstood and angry. They need their luck to change.
Unbeknown to his parents, Freddie holds the key to their future. He
has a gift, a gift he has told no one about. If he can learn how to
ovecome his fears, he could use it to change all their lives for
ever ... Searching to overcome hardship and prejudice, can Freddie
find love and happiness or will mistrust ruin his life? A nostlagic
family saga about love, loss and keeping family together, for fans
of Sheila Newberry and Katie Flynn WHAT READERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT
SHEILA JEFFRIES' BOOKS . . . 'Stunning. Beautifully written, with
an exquisitely poetic narrative' 'One of those rare books that
stays with you long after you've finished reading it' 'The most
heart-warming book I have read in a long time. I did not want it to
end' 'Fabulous read' 'Sheila Jeffries is an amazing storyteller'
'One of the best books I have read. I couldn't put it down'
'Brilliant' 'The prose is simply superb. When the sheer beauty of
words can evoke tears, that's the sign of a gifted writer' 'Of all
the books I have bought, this is the best' 'Every page was a
pleasure to read' 'Spellbinding' 'A truly unique book, one that I
would highly recommend. I can't wait for her next' 'A book to touch
your heart' 'This novel is sweet and insightful and shows a good
understanding of human emotions' 'I heartily recommend this book'
'I thought all the characters were brilliant'
The poignant and gripping new saga from the author of the
bestselling The Girl by the River and The Boy with No Boots,
perfect for fans of Margeret Dickinson and Katie Flynn. The third
book in The Boy With No Boots series... Running away from heartache
and scandal, Tessa flees Cornwall to London in search of anonymity
and freedom. Sleeping rough, scared and suicidal, she contemplates
throwing herself in the river. Then she discovers the Samaritans
and a volunteer, Dorothy, who patiently listens as Tessa pours out
a lifetime of troubles. Inspired by Dorothy, Tessa tries to turn
her life around. And when she meets Paul, she feels she has at last
found a soulmate. But Paul is not the man he seems. When a tragedy
at home calls Tessa back to the countryside she grew up in, her
past and present collide. Can she finally find the strength to
fulfil her destiny? And who will be waiting to help her begin her
journey?
'This is a special kitten. She has come to heal.' Moments after she
is born, tiny kitten Tallulah, with her bright eyes and silver and
white fur edged with gold, is whisked away from her father Solomon
and dumped in the hedge like rubbish. After a tough start to life,
neglected and abandoned, Tallulah eventually finds a new home with
the Lee family and forms a special bond with their daughter Tammy.
But Tammy has a terrible secret and Tallulah must do all in her
power to keep the family safe. Moving, uplifting and inspiring,
Solomon's Kittenis the story of a cat who heals a family, and
explores the true gift an animal can bring to our lives.
A captivating Cornish saga set at the turn of the century, from the
bestselling author of The Boy With No Boots and The Girl by the
River Following a terrible storm, seven-year-old Lottie is rescued
from a shipwreck by local Cornishman, Arnie Lanroska. Her clothing
suggests she comes from a wealthy family, but Lottie's back bears
the scars of a severe beating, and how she came to be on a cargo
ship in the first place remains a mystery . . . Arnie and his wife
already have two young children, Matt and Tom, but are desperate to
keep Lottie. They decide to foster her, despite outcries from the
local community, and though Matt appears hesitant to get close to
Lottie, Tom quickly warms to the new sister in his life. But when
tragedy strikes the very heart of the Lanroska family, the
repercussions could change the lives of everyone close to them . .
. A nostalgic and heart-warming family saga, perfect for fans of
Katie Flynn and Margaret Dickinson
A heart-warming and nostalgic Cornish family saga. Perfect for fans
of Sheila Newberry and Katie Flynn. WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES, WILL HER
FAMILY COME TOGETHER AGAIN? Almost a decade after being rescued
from a shipwreck by a local Cornish family, sixteen-year-old Lottie
is settled in St Ives with her adoptive family. But after a trip to
America to meet her birth mother ends badly, Lottie fears her new
life might be falling apart . . . Arriving back in Cornwall, Lottie
struggles to adjust to life with her temperamental mother around,
and her very arrival shakes up their quiet community. Lottie, too,
faces a more difficult problem - she's hiding the secret of her
first love. And soon she is forced to make a choice between her
duty to her family and to her heart. As new challenges arrive for
Lottie and the community in St Ives, will she and her family be
able to overcome their troubles and find their way back to each
other? From the bestselling author of The Boy With No Boots, An
Orphan's Winter is the most captivating story you'll read this
winter! 'Jeffries is an outstanding writer of sagas with heart and
feeling. Her writing is warm and sympathetic - I recommend whatever
she writes!' ROSIE CLARKE
The poignant and gripping new saga from the author of the
bestselling Born to Be Trouble and The Boy with No Boots, perfect
for fans of Margeret Dickinson and Katie Flynn. The second book in
The Boy with No Boots series... Moments after she is born, Tessa
Barcussy is branded as 'trouble'. On the same day, her father
Freddie encounters a Romany Gypsy who makes a chilling prediction
about Tessa's destiny. Freddie finds it so disturbing that he
writes it down and hides it in a sealed envelope - never to be
opened, he hopes. Yet the gypsy's words haunt him as he bonds with
his new baby daughter. Hyper-sensitive and rebellious, Tessa grows
up a misfit, difficult to handle and disruptive. Freddie and his
wife Kate struggle to raise this challenging child and nurture her
creative gifts. Tessa feels that her path to happiness is
chequered, growing up in the shadow of her sister, golden-child
Lucy, and hiding a dark secret from everyone? Will the words of the
Romany Gypsy come true? Or will they empower Tessa to finally
become the person she was born to be?
As snow falls and cold winds sweep through Tintagel, a small ginger
cat finds himself homeless and alone on Christmas Eve. Desperate
for warmth he scurries from home to home on the heels of of a group
of carol singers. Each time a door is opened, the cat slips inside,
and each time he is evicted. No one wants him until Theo, a gruff
old man, opens his heart and home. Abandoned and friendless but for
each other, Theo and Merlin try to find a way to heal, and hope for
the future. But neither can forget those they left behind. For
Merlin it's young Imelda, a troubled 14-year-old girl, and Bully
Boy, the feral cat that once mentored him. For Theo it's the family
that no longer speaks to him. Both wonder: can forgiveness ever be
found? An inspiring, heartbreaking and uplifting story about
friendship and forgiveness, and the extraordinary cat who is the
most faithful of friends.
Freddie Barcussy knows hardship and pain. His parents Annie and
Levi are struggling to make ends meet, both suffering with illness
and poverty. Freddie is an outsider at school, misunderstood and
angry. They need their luck to change. Unbeknown to his parents,
Freddie holds the key to their future. He has a gift, a gift he has
told no one about. If he can learn how to overcome his fears, he
could use it to change all their lives for ever ... Searching to
overcome hardship and prejudice, can Freddie find love and
happiness or will mistrust ruin his life? For fans of nostalgic
saga, this is a gripping saga from the bestselling author of
Solomon'sTale.
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