Devonshire Sagas

Dartmoor, 1858.Elizabeth Thornton has every reason to want to escape from home - a ramshackle farm in the middle of nowhere on the wilds of Dartmoor. Since her father's death, she's been trapped here, in the clutches of her lascivious uncle.When a position opens up at Rosebank Hall, she jumps at the chance. She will be a domestic drudge at the beck and call of the house's cantankerous master.It's hardly the career of her dreams. Elizabeth wants to be a doctor, but she'll do anything to be free of her uncle.Then one night, the master's wayward son turns up, wounded in a conflict in a foreign country - damaged in every way a person can be.But as Elizabeth nurses him back to life, the pair grow closer and everything changes.But Elizabeth's uncle isn't ready to relinquish her yet . . .Will she keep on fighting for her freedom? Even with her dark past nipping at her heels?Fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot and Catherine Cookson will adore this emotional coming-of-age story...

Dartmoor, 1952.When fifteen-year-old Lily Hayes loses her mother, she finds herself at a crossroads: go to a children's home or leave the bright lights of London to live with her estranged father in the wilds of Dartmoor.Lily moves from London to Dartmoor determined and excited to find out the truth about her family.Her dour father, Sidney, can be sullen and he has a temper on him. He seems to want nothing to do with her, but Lily vows to make the best of things. And there are some things she is grateful for - especially the handsome and charming Edwin Franfield.As Sidney's gruff manner gradually thaws, Lily learns a little more about her family's history - and discovers that some secrets are better left untold.Will Lily discover her true identity and find happiness among the dramatic wilderness of Dartmoor, or will the past drive her back to where she comes from?

A compelling tale of secrets and betrayal, friendship and trust, and the legacy of war.Plymouth, 1954.The future seems rosy for Plymouth schoolgirl Anna Millington, as she prepares for teacher training college.But Anna's life is not what it seems. Her family is hiding a cruel secret that resulted from the worst night of the Plymouth Blitz.Now, the devastating consequences are about to erupt again.Fearing for her life, Anna leaves her dreams behind and flees to nearby Dartmoor.It isn't long before Anna secures a position as a serving girl at Ashcroft Hall. It isn't the teaching career she longed for. The staff are rude and make no effort to befriend her. But she finds solace in loving Sir Gilbert, Lady Ashcroft's son, who calls her his 'little smoky eyes'.It soon becomes clear that Anna's not the only one with secrets.Will she learn who she can really trust? And can she find the courage to seek out the happiness she truly deserves?Fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Clarke and Catherine Cookson will adore this compelling tale of secrets, betrayal and friendship set in the 1950s.

A heart-wrenching tale of wartime spirit, love, loss and the courage of a young nurse during the Plymouth Blitz. 1941. The midst of the Blitz. Bombs are raining down on the city. In one terrifying moment, trainee nurse Pippa Luscombe's life is turned upside-down when her hospital takes a direct hit. As Pippa comes to terms with the full extent of the tragedy, she must pick up the pieces of her life. But the incident has left lasting scars. She determines to dedicate her life to her nursing career, and forget about finding love of her own. Until one day she discovers she has an unexpected admirer. A patient hands her a piece of paper. A heartfelt note to his butterfly girl. In this one moment, Pippa's life is changed once more. The war in Europe rages on. But for Pippa this unsolicited note brings a threat much closer to home. She must make some difficult decisions as she experiences both love and loss in search of her own happiness.