Pre-Order the Brand NEW book from bestselling author Lizzie Lane's Cottage Hospital series Times are changing as secrets unfold... Somerset, 1931 Doctor Frances Brakespeare continues to settle into her new life in rural Somerset at Orchard Cottage Hospital, striving to improve the medical treatments on offer to the community. After successfully establishing a mother and baby clinic, Frances is determined to move with the times and add family planning advice to her roster – but are the residents of Norton Dene ready for such progress or will she face opposition? In her personal life, her relationship with the Reverend Gregory Sampson becomes her safe haven whilst battling with an embittered family relative in London. As always, Frances strives to honour the values inherited from her late benefactress Izzy Brakespeare. As further dark family secrets and sins unfold, it seems the Brakespeare family name will have more resonance to Frances than she ever imagined and when a stranger enters her life, Frances may finally have the answers she has always sought. Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Fenella Miller and Patricia McBride. If you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - Tracy Baines 'What a fantastic, unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!' - AnneMarie Brear 'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing, beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - Rachel Brimble 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin 'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - Fenella J Miller 'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - Ginger Book Geek 'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men, combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - Reader Review 'This is a heartwarming read, with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting, I could completely visualise the setting' - Reader Review '😄 i didn't want it to end I'm hoping there would be a follow on as I'd like to find out more' - Reader Review

A BRAND NEW series for 2024 from bestselling author Lizzie Lane A country town in need of a good Doctor, but will they accept her as one of their own? Somerset, March 1930 Born in the workhouse and adopted by a former suffragette, Frances Brakespeare was encouraged from an early age to be strong, independent and to pursue a career as a doctor. The tragic loss of the love of her life in the Great War propels Frances to commit to her one true vocation. Rebelling against the unfair treatment of female doctors Frances is dismissed from her London post and things continue to take a turn for the worse when Izzy, her benefactress dies and Frances finds herself homeless. With no employment or roof over her head her future seems uncertain until she’s offered a residency at the Orchard Cottage Hospital in Norton Dene, Somerset. a town where quarrying and coal mining scar the land. It’s a far cry from London and towns narrow minds are not so welcoming of a young, female Doctor, but she’s determined to win through. At first sight the town seems quaintly old fashioned, a place where nothing much happens but there are secrets and sins bubbling beneath the surface plus a mystery she's determined to solve. Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Fenella Miller and Patricia McBride. If you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - Tracy Baines 'What a fantastic, unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!' - AnneMarie Brear 'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing, beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - Rachel Brimble 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin 'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - Fenella J Miller 'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - Ginger Book Geek 'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men, combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - Reader Review 'This is a heartwarming read, with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting, I could completely visualise the setting' - Reader Review '😄 i didn't want it to end I'm hoping there would be a follow on as I'd like to find out more' - Reader Review

The war is over... In Bristol, three very different women wait for their loved ones to return home. But Edna's fiancé returns badly crippled. And Charlotte's husband comes back a very different creature to the kind, gentle man she remembers. And as for Polly, her GI boyfriend doesn't come back at all, leaving her with a bun in the oven and a scandal in the making...

Alice Greene (1858-1920) overcame parental opposition to higher education, qualified as a teacher and in 1887 accepted a post at the Collegiate School for Girls in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Another teacher was Elizabeth Molteno, the eldest of 18 children of Sir John Charles Molteno, the first prime minister of Cape Colony. death in 1920, and their letters as this relationship developed make fascinating reading. Alice's letters described events at school, frequently with a humorous note, her travels to up-country farms and towns during school holidays, while letters from the family kept her abreast of their activities in England and elsewhere. After the Jameson Raid at the end of 1895, she became interested in South African politics, leading to her distrust of Cecil Rhodes and the actions of the British Government. Her eldest brother, W. Graham Greene, was a senior official in the Admiralty in London and their differing views led them to agree to disagree. were certainly a factor - and moved to Cape Town, where they became active in the women's movement to help the Boer women and children in the camps. This led to friendship with Emily Hobhouse, who did so much to make the British public aware of conditions in the camps.

Two families - and their secrets . . . A superb Liverpool saga from bestselling author Maureen Lee In Liverpool, on a stormy September night in 1920, two women from very different backgrounds give birth to daughters in the same house. Enemies at first, they later become friends when separate troubles unite them. But friendship between their daughters, Cara and Sybil, is a different matter. Nineteen years later, at the beginning of the Second World War, Cara and Sybil find themselves thrown together when they enlist and are both stationed in Malta. It is a time of live-changing repercussions for them both while, back home in Liverpool, the bombs rain down on a defiant city.

The beginning of a brand new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie ClarkeWelcome to Harpers of Oxford Street. London 1911 When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends. When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins. Join them as they overcome heartbreak and grief, find love and happiness and remain united in their friendship, whatever life throws at them. A heart-warming saga following the lives, loves and losses of the Harpers Girls. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes and Dilly Court. What readers are saying about The Shop Girls of Harpers: ' Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable' - Kitty Neale 'A lovely book to read and the first of a new series with characters that blend so well and a great story of friendship, family and love. Well worth 5*' - Reader Review 'A lovely read first in a new series, looking forward to the next. English saga writing at its best: wonderful characters, emotional, warm, lovely, highly recommend' - Reader Review 'Heart Warming, Compelling and Authentic, that features strong friendships, trials and tribulations of each woman, strong, relatable female characters, and a wonderfully enchanting location ' - Reader Review 'This book is brilliantly written and the descriptions are so well done that you feel like you are there in the book as a character. '- Reader Review 'I got sucked in immediately and could not put it down!'- Reader Review 'I can 100% guarantee that I will be reading more of Rosie's work in the future'- Reader Review

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Maiden's Voyage; perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson. 'Goodwin is a master of her craft. The perfect book for a cold winter's evening' Lancashire Evening Post 'Goodwin is a fabulous writer' Worcester Evening News 'A vibrant page-turner with entrancing characters' Margaret Dickinson 'Rosie writes such heartwarming sagas' Lyn Andrews 1874. Growing up in extreme poverty in London, Pearl thinks life can get no worse. But when her parents discover there's yet another baby on the way, they have to tighten the belt even further. Pearl's mother decides to send her and her younger sister Eliza to the workhouse, where they are forced into a new life of hardship and struggle. Pearl's hopes are raised when the workhouse offers the sisters a new life in Canada and they board an orphan ship transporting unwanted children across the seas. Pearl hopes their luck has finally changed when she and Eliza are hired by the kindly Mrs Forbes to work in her grand house together. But when Pearl meets their mistress's bullying son Monty he reveals he will stop at nothing to make her life a misery. Will Pearl ever find the home she so craves?