Archie Mc Burnie enlists in the army in 1939, his wife Jane and children move from their idyllic cottage on the Cairnmuir estate in the soft rolling countryside of south west Scotland where they lived for ten years, to some shabby rooms in the town of Durrisbridge. Isolated and lonely from her friends at Cairnmuir, food short, money scarce and Archie drinking the money becoming aggressive. Just when Jane thought things couldn't get worse, her youngest daughter contracted Tuberculosis and she found she was pregnant. Tuberculosis has such a stigma
Can sisterhood pull them through the darkest days? Imogen Caldwell and her sisters, Daisy and Elsie, are fighting to save their childhood home and stay in Bristol. After times became hard their father sold the family business – now all they have left is each other. When tragedy tears the Caldwell girls apart, they begin to forge their own futures. But the Second World War looms, and their lives will change more dramatically than they could have ever imagined. Through love and heartbreak, fear and loss, can they make it through the war unscathed? This inspiring wartime, coming of age story is perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Michelle Rawlins and Elaine Everest.
Will the secrets of the past finally come to light? Morwen and Randall Wainwright have worked through hardship to ensure Killigrew Clay has become the biggest china clayworks in Cornwall. But its fortunes are never stable and threats to its future come from ruthless rival Harriet Pendragon, who sets her sights not only on Killigrew Clay, but on Randall as well. As a bereavement threatens to split the family in two, Morwen begins to wonder if the shadows that have dogged her since she was young will finally engulf her. A heartbreaking and page-turning portrayal of a family in turmoil, Family Shadows is a beautiful saga of love and betrayal that will delight fans of Lyn Andrews, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn
Can things ever be the same again? Louise, Ellen, and Angel Bannister have enjoyed the comforts of a wealthy upbringing, but yearn for something more exciting than their anticipated lots in life. When The Great War rumbles through London, bringing with it social upheaval and unprecedented opportunity, the three sisters see their chance to shape their lives however they want to. But challenges lie ahead, ones that will test their resolve and strip them of their innocence. Will the sisters emerge from the war closer than ever before, or will it end up tearing them apart? Shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of Year award 1991, this captivating wartime saga of love, loss and friendship, is perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh and Elaine Roberts.
A comprehensive but light-hearted guide to grammar for the twenty-first century. Agitated about apostrophes? Struggling with spelling? Dithering over dangling participles? Stumped by the subjunctive? Relax. Help is at hand... For native English speakers who realise that there is more to good English than meets the eye, but don’t know where to start; for parents struggling to explain the finer details to their kids; and for English- language students everywhere . . . this is the only book you need. Grammar for Grown-Ups guides you through the perils, pitfalls and problematic aspects of the English language, with fun test-yourself sections all the way.
Can she keep the promise she made? When Morwen Tremayne read her vows to Ben Killigrew, she swore to stay by his side until death parted them. But when crushing disaster strikes, the foundation of Ben and Morwen’s life together is shaken to its very core. Pushed to breaking point, they are forced to question whether the love which bloomed in the sun can flower once more in darker days... An emotional saga of love, pain and family, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Rosie Goodwin and Maureen Lee
The war is drawing to a close, but life for the Caldwell sisters is far from peaceful... Still waiting for her fiancé, James, to return from fighting in North Africa, Imogen focuses her attention on driving for the Auxiliary Territorial Service General. Between work and looking out for her sisters, she soon finds she has very little time left over to worry. Meanwhile, Elsie continues to nurse her husband back to health, finally content with her quiet family life in Yorkshire. But she is nostalgic for happier times, before the war, and longs to be reunited with her sisters again. Daisy is also desperate for an end to the war – she fears for her love, Glenn, and longs to see him return home safely. In these uncertain times, she needs all the support Imogen and Elsie can give to her. When yet another tragedy befalls the Caldwell family, will the sisters be able to lift each other up to carry on? The captivating finale to the Second World War set Caldwell Sisters series, perfect for fans of Emma Hornby, Elaine Everest and Katie Flynn.
In Kichtowne, nothing so exciting as an emergency ever happens. To most of it's residents, the town is the last bastion of peaceful living in a changing world; a haven offering a predictable life. Ethelda Harold, however, has tired of the red dust, and would like to walk without dirtying her dresses. Willie Lee wishes to cast out the shag carpet growing inside of his innards. And Red wants to cleanse his soul with beer, Jesus, and a fresh new start. They've looked over Kichtowne's picket fences, and the changing world looks awfully promising.
Can love endure against all odds? Sussex, 1763: As young widow Sarah Huxley celebrates her 21st birthday at the family seat of her uncle, Lord Endor, the festivities are interrupted by an uninvited guest: the notorious pirate Black Robbie, along with his crew. By the time Robbie has collected his spoils from the partygoers, it is clear to Sarah that he is no common cutthroat, and she is irresistibly drawn towards him, just as he is towards her. So when Sarah discovers that her uncle has arranged a second marriage for her, she finds in Robbie an unlikely saviour, as he helps her escape. But as ghosts from their past threaten to encircle them both, they must endure their troubles in order to earn the safe haven they so desperately seek. A touching tale of love and passion, A Safe Haven is a must read, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Rosie Goodwin and Lyn Andrews
As she starts to piece together the past, Killigrew Clay begins to face new problems Primmy Tremayne’s daughter, Skye, has always been fascinated by her family’s romantic and turbulent history. Travelling from her home in America to Cornwall, she is eager to meet the older generation, especially her grandmother Morwen. On her journey, she finds herself drawn to Philip Norwood, despite his entanglement to another woman. Drawn into the world of her new relatives, and of Killigrew Clay, Skye begins to piece the past together. But when the Great War breaks out, new fears burst into clarity as Philip, and half of the clay workforce, enlist. A moving tale of love and war, Primmy’s Daughter is a beautiful and absorbing saga, ideal for fans of Lesley Pearse, Lyn Andrews and Rosie Goodwin.
They must band together to get through the toughest of times... Imogen Caldwell is excelling in her role as an Auxiliary Territorial Service driver, trying her hardest to distract herself from worrying about her fiancé, James Church, who is off fighting in North Africa. Meanwhile, the Bristol Blitz finally persuades sister Elsie to move her family to Yorkshire in an attempt to leave the war behind. But her husband's physical and emotional wounds make it far harder than she imagined... Daisy, trying to choose between her dreams of the stage and her nursing career, struggles with her feelings for gorgeous Canadian pilot Glenn Fraser. His job puts his life on the line every day, and Daisy can't handle the uncertainty. With the sisters terrified by how much they have to lose, can they see each other through such hardship? Or will they be pulled further and further apart? A gripping historical saga set in wartime Britain, perfect for fans of Emma Hornby, Rosie Clarke and Pam Howes.
Shortlisted for The Guardian's Not the Booker Prize, The Threat Level Remains Severe charts the collision of three unlikely characters in a classically British novel. 'A funny, observational comedy' Sunday Express Grace Ambrose, Brett Beamish and Reuben Swift appear to have little in common, but as each of them negotiates metropolitan life, they find their fates entwined. Arty, liberal-minded House of Commons secretary Grace has been counting the tea breaks in the same dull job for approaching a decade and feels she could do something better ...if only she knew what. New recruit Brett, a smooth, high-flying Australian, is on a mission to shake up the dusty backrooms of power - and on a collision path with Grace. Office life begins to look up when Grace receives an email from an admirer with musical and poetic talents ...but is soulful, enigmatic Reuben Swift really who he says he is?
Can two people from different worlds find their way to each other? Just as an unexpected passion began to blossom between Morwen Tremayne and Ben Killigrew, the fates seemed determined to stifle its growth. A long, bitter struggle between owner and workforce brought about Charles Killigrew’s sudden illness, and with it Ben’s summons to the head of the family firm. Innocent victims of other men’s antagonisms, they find themselves party to a conflict that threatens to cut them off not only from their families, but from each other... A touching, heartbreaking tale of a love that conquers all, Killigrew Clay is perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, and Linda Finlay
In his introduction John D. Milligan considers Reed's provocative thesis that General George B. McClellan's concept of a grand strategy would have ended the bloodshed sooner.
Heteras is a fantasy novel that pits the forces of the noble against the forces of an ancient evil. It is a tale of four worlds connected by a gateway called Heteras. In Book 1, Mozeh abducts the god Protector, hunts for the future leaders they call Marked Children, and sets Heteras aflame. The Elders appoint Anazar, a record keeper, to lead the survivors through a mythical stairway beneath a lake watched over by Guardian spirits. They carry with them a sac full of green stones, a withered journal, and pouches of an indigenous tea. The ninety-ninth step leads the Heterans to a vineyard in a sleepy village in Rhineland, Germany. With the children safe, Anazar begins his search for an heir who possesses a jewel that will help the travelers in their quest to rescue their Protector and restore peace in Heteras. They adjust to life in this big strange world and embark on an adventure that earns them allies and foes. Along the way, they cross paths with a brother and a sister who are also on a quest of their own. Was this encounter predestined? Their search takes them to the peaks of the Dolomites in Northern Italy where they hope to find the answers they seek, and where, on a seemingly unremarkable hill, the next phase of their adventure begins.
As the world teeters on the brink of war again, change is in the air... After graduating from finishing school, Celia and Wenna Pengelly go their separate ways – Celia to New Jersey to recover from a broken heart, and Wenna to London, where she discovers ambitions she never knew she had. However, though worlds apart, both sisters are inexorably drawn towards Cornwall, to the family businesses of china, clay and pottery. And as the world teeters once more on the brink of war, the Pengellys struggle to keep pace with change. The only source of stability is their family unit and now even that is at risk, threatened by uncontrollable external forces. Perfect for readers of Emma Hornby, Rosie Goodwin and Lesley Pearse, September Morning is an emotional and unputdownable saga of love and war
An enthralling saga from this popular author - Alice Chase has lived happily with Walter and their four children in Somerset for twenty years. But the past can throw long shadows, and Alice has never been sure which of the two young brothers she should have married. In early 1939, however, there are ominous prospects to distract them all. Yet, while the fate of the world is poised on a knife-edge, Alices own future is finally sealed in a way she never expected . . .
Ericca Ludwig and her friends Elle and Matt look forward to a carefree summer in New York City pursuing their crushes and summer jobs. But an upcoming election soon catapults them into the center of a political rivalry dividing ancient immortals and mortals alike. As Ringgolds, or ancient immortals, the three are able to travel to the Quinotaur Exchange, a realm of magic and history underpinning the world of mortals. There they discover the powerful forces protecting the gray petroleum economy and the age of the rulers, including a magical media umbrella. The advent of a new age of freedom and enlightened leadership hangs in balance in their thrilling adventure.
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