Saffron Skies and New Beginnings

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From Rita Bradshaw, the author of A Woman of Courage, comes a story, set during the second world war, of overcoming betrayal and learning to love once more in Saffron Skies and New Beginnings. Bella McFadyen has a privileged lifestyle but from a child she isn't afraid to kick against an upper-class society that is restrictive and narrow-minded, especially where the female sex is concerned. When a terrible family secret is revealed, tragedy follows. Bella loses everything and everyone she's ever known, including the man she loves. But there are more important things at stake than personal happiness - war is declared and Bella enlists in the WAAFs, eventually being posted abroad on top secret work. In the years that follow, Bella's strength of mind is tested to the limit and her journey is one of heartache and devastating pain. Will she ever find peace and happiness and be able to trust herself enough to embrace another chance of love when it comes her way

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Expect the unexpected in this enthralling story with a wealth of colourful characters * Coventry Evening Telegraph *
Raw passion and power on every page * Northern Echo *
Catherine Cookson would have been proud to put her name to this heartfelt and moving saga * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
A poignant, emotional story with a surprising kick of realism * Sunderland Echo *
A tale charmingly told * The Lady *
If you like gritty, rags-to-riches Northern sagas, youll enjoy this * Family Circle *

Author Bio

Rita Bradshaw was born in Northamptonshire, where she lives today. At the age of sixteen she met her husband - whom she considers her soulmate - and they have two daughters, a son and six grandchildren. To her delight, Rita's first novel was accepted for publication and she has gone on to write many more successful novels since, including the number one bestseller Dancing in the Moonlight. As a committed Christian and passionate animal-lover her life is busy, and she enjoys reading, eating out and visiting the theatre and the cinema, as well as being involved in her church and animal welfare.