A New Hope for the Cornish Girls (The Cornish Girls Series, Book 7)
By (Author) Betty Walker
Book 7
HarperCollins Publishers
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
1st April 2025
24th October 2024
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Second World War fiction
Historical romance
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
Historical fiction
Narrative theme: Social issues
823.92
Paperback
352
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 30mm
260g
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 shes eager to run his Porthcurno shop, despite her daughters 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. Its her way of giving back. Shes always preferred books over boys. But when she meets Arthur, a war-torn soul recently returned from France, she cant 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.
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 Im 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
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.