A perfect, heartwarming winter story from the Queen of Family Saga
400 stránek
14 hodin čtení
Set against a winter backdrop, the story follows a lonely protagonist seeking a place to belong while grappling with her past. As she navigates her journey, themes of love and self-discovery emerge, promising warmth and emotional depth. The characters are crafted with care, ensuring readers will connect with their struggles and triumphs. Sheila Newberry's writing evokes a sense of nostalgia, enriching the narrative and inviting readers to explore the transformative power of love and community.
Memoirs of war, love, family and the countryside from the much-loved author of Bicycles and Blackberries and The Winter Baby
400 stránek
14 hodin čtení
This collection of memoirs by Sheila Newberry provides an intimate look into her life, reflecting on her experiences and the inspirations behind her beloved saga novels. Through heartfelt anecdotes, readers gain insight into the personal stories that shaped her writing and the enduring themes of resilience and community that resonate throughout her work.
For fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Jeffries, Far From Home Home is a heart-warming winter read from the Queen of family saga, and author of The Nursemaid's Secret, Sheila Newberry. Ipswich, 1923 After an unlucky start in her first role as a nursemaid, sixteen-year-old Elin Odell looks forward to seeing in the New Year at home. Little does she know, her family is changing and she has no idea what lies ahead . . . Having been offered the role as governess for the Lamberts in Middlesex, Elin quickly accepts, leaving her own family behind in Ipswich. But when tragedy strikes at her new home, Elin steps up to hold everyone together at the expense of her own happiness. As the Lambert's troubles grow, so do her family's back home and she finds herself struggling to support them both. But with the help of her employer's charming brother, Mark, might she find her own happiness after all? 'Reading a Sheila Newberry book is like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen. You can feel the love and care put into every juicy morsel' - Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family. 'I have long been a fan of Sheila Newberry's novels. I love their wonderful warmth and charm.' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool. Previously published as The Little Train Home
Living with her father Fred, her younger twin siblings, Harry and Polly, and
self-centred Granny Garter, Hester toils day and night in the laundry room of
Poplar Hospital to help put food on the family table. So as to make a better
life for herself and her family, Hester trains to be a nurse and throws
herself into her work.
For fans of Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, The Canal Boat Girl is a heartwarming
novel from the queen of family saga, and author of The Nursemaid's Secret.
