The brand new heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest
Cornwall, 1946.
Spirited Sheila is still reeling from the loss of her husband. But she’s eager to run his Porthcurno shop, despite her daughter’s objections. The villagers are facing hard times, and she wants to help them rebuild.
Joan is happy to swap the munitions factory for the fields as a Land Girl. It’s her way of giving back. She’s always preferred books over boys. But when she meets Arthur, a war-torn soul recently returned from France, she can’t ignore her feelings.
Meanwhile, Selina is heartbroken when her soldier beau breaks off their engagement to marry another. But with heartbreak comes hope, as it reunites her with her estranged sister, Bella, and her young family. And when Bella faces her own hardships, Selina throws herself into supporting her.
The fighting has stopped, and the Cornish Girls are ready to embrace a bright new future.
Betty Walker lives in Cornwall with her large family, where she enjoys gardening and coastal walks. She loves discovering curious historical facts, and devotes much time to investigating her family tree. She also writes bestselling contemporary thrillers as Jane Holland.
Praise for the Cornish Girls:
‘A fascinating story, beautifully written,
with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ Kitty
Neale
‘A warm-hearted story – at times I laughed and
at others I held my breath… I loved the characters and I’m delighted it is the
first in a series’ Pam Weaver
‘This is the first in a series, which is great
news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!’ Historical Novel Society
