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Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls
The Cornish Girls Series (Book 8)
- Author
- Betty Walker
- Narrator
- Annette Holland
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 22 May 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The brand-new heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series from the RNA Romantic Saga of the Year nominee, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest
The world is at peace at last, is it time for the Cornish Girls to love again?
Cornwall, 1947.
Tragedy strikes the village and Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering. Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering and soon finds herself seeking out new ways to make a difference. But when her long-term beau proposes, she faces a dilemma: can she give up her new purpose in life?
Land Girl Caroline throws herself into her work after her close friend Selina leaves the farm, and finds solace in new friendships. But when a new arrival comes to the farm, she can’t deny the attraction that springs up between them. Will she find the courage to follow her heart?
Meanwhile, Selina is adjusting to life on Bodmin Moor. Between helping her late sister's children to navigate their grief and learning to cook, she finds unexpected companionship with William, the family solicitor. And she begins to imagine a future filled with happiness…
The Cornish Girls are ready for the bright promise of peacetime – but are they ready to open their hearts?
An uplifting, heartwarming story of love and friendship, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Donna Douglas
Critics Review
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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
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Details
- Author
- Betty Walker
- Narrator
- Annette Holland
- Duration
- 11 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 22 May 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008715168
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Second World War fiction, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
Synopsis
The brand-new heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series from the RNA Romantic Saga of the Year nominee, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest The world is at peace at last, is it time for the Cornish Girls to love again? Cornwall, 1947. Tragedy strikes the village and Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering. Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering and soon finds herself seeking out new ways to make a difference. But when her long-term beau proposes, she faces a dilemma: can she give up her new purpose in life? Land Girl Caroline throws herself into her work after her close friend Selina leaves the farm, and finds solace in new friendships. But when a new arrival comes to the farm, she can’t deny the attraction that springs up between them. Will she find the courage to follow her heart? Meanwhile, Selina is adjusting to life on Bodmin Moor. Between helping her late sister's children to navigate their grief and learning to cook, she finds unexpected companionship with William, the family solicitor. And she begins to imagine a future filled with happiness… The Cornish Girls are ready for the bright promise of peacetime – but are they ready to open their hearts? An uplifting, heartwarming story of love and friendship, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Donna Douglas
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