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Torn between love and duty, what will she choose?Lou Channer craves a life outside of beyond North Devon, somewhere sheâ¿s never left. She yearns to contribute to the war effort and takes a job as a clerk in the Royal Canadian Naval Yard in Plymouth, lodging with other girls from the depot who take her under their wing. When she catches the eye of local wheeler-dealer Harry, who dazzles her with nights about town, she finally feels like one of the girls. And when Lieutenant Douglas Ross asks her out, Lou she canâ¿t believe her luck â¿ or decide to whom to give her heart. But during war, tragedy is only ever just around the corner, and after Louâ¿s depot is burgled sheâ¿s suddenly the primary suspect â¿ and her whole future is on the line. A stunning novel of love, self-discovery and heartbreak, Her Heartâ¿s Choice is perfect for fans of Liz Trenow, Shirley Dickson and Rosie Archer.
A return to Woodicombe House...Kate Channer thought married life was going to be a grand adventure. But when Luke must go off to war before the echoes of their vows have ended, she's left behind, desperate to do something to make a difference and help bring him home. Yet life in Devon and London spent as lady's maid to her half-sister, Naomi, brings battles of its own. Facing hardship and heartbreak they never imagined, Kate and Naomi must now find the strength to keep the home fires burning through the long uncertain months of a wife's war.
A story of family, secrets and love set in the beautiful Devonshire countryside at Woodicombe House.Kate Bratton dreams of more. It's 1914, and her life is mapped out ahead of her: continue working as a maid in the beautiful Woodicombe House, settle down with Luke the gardener and, of course, start a family. Desperate to run away in search of adventure, Kate's plans are curtailed by the arrival of the Russell family at Woodicombe House. Tasked with becoming a ladies-maid for their daughter, Naomi, Kate gets a glimpse of the other side of life. Little does she know that all families have secrets, no matter their standing. Will Kate return to the safety of her life before the Russell's departure? Or will the handsome Ned Russell turn her head?The Woodicombe House SagasThe Housekeer's DaughterA Wife's War The Soldier's ReturnPraise for The Housekeeper's Daughter:'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and found the story to flow well. There were many twists and turns that built up to the final conclusion. Very enjoyable and definitely recommended' 5* Reader review
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