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* PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW *The third and final part in the trilogy about the Webster family, which began with the bestselling The Winter Child and continued with The Spitfire Sweetheart. A Time of Peace tells the story of Kate Freeman, daughter of the inimitable Rose Webster, as she goes to London in 1960 to follow her dream of becoming a photographer. But Kate has a long journey to take before she realises her dreams and a lot of growing up t...

The moving and ultimately uplifting story of a group of young people who live through the Second World War.

Help from a surprising source, a stroke of good luck and the knocking of opportunity make Jane's future seem more hopeful, but will her former husband derail this new start before it begins?

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1941, London. After losing everything in an air raid, Kathy is determined to join the war effort. Assigned as a secretary to Commander Evans, she gains a reputation for her efficiency. But the commander has frequent unexplained absences and Kathy longs to discover the secrets of his intelligence missions...

1941, London. After losing everything in an air raid, Kathy is determined to join the war effort. Assigned as a secretary to Commander Evans, she gains a reputation for her efficiency. But the commander has frequent unexplained absences and Kathy longs to discover the secrets of his intelligence missions...

Beryl Matthews grew up in a family of avid readers. Amongst other jobs she has worked at an aircraft factory and as a credit controller.She published her first book at the age of 71 after joining a writers' group and has since written over twenty novels. Her hobbies include travelling, swimming and golf but writing is her number one priority.

1856. Alone after her father's death, Christine Banner finds a job she loves in the New Forest. Her skill at handling the difficult war horses captures the attention of the son of the estate owner. In the face of grief, sadness and disappointment, her intelligence and strength will be tested until she finds the place she can truly call home.

1856. Alone after her father's death, Christine Banner finds a job she loves in the New Forest. Her skill at handling the difficult war horses captures the attention of the son of the estate owner. In the face of grief, sadness and disappointment, her intelligence and strength will be tested until she finds the place she can truly call home.

London, 1920. When 14-year-old Victoria Keats is thrown out of her home by her violent father, it seems likely she will starve, until two strangers provide her with no-strings-attached help. As Vicki's life improves, she can't help but fixate on the mystery of these good Samaritans, but tracking them down may be more life-changing than she thinks.

An evocative new romance saga novel, set in London pre-WWI. 'For those who enjoy a heartwarming, brimming-with-happiness story, this rags-to-riches tale is perfect... Charming, captivating, fulfilling, and lively' "Booklist

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Saga for fans of Kate Flynn and Josephine Cox. Set during WWII, Jack and Ruth can't commit to a serious relationship with all the dangers around them, but when Jack's Spitfire disappears, Ruth can't accept she'll never see him again. *Also appeared in May Buyer's Notes*

A heartwarming tale with a rags-to-riches plot, from author, Beryl Matthews. Set during WWII, identical twin sisters, Lester and Lillia are destined for the stage but their father has different ideas. That is until the war breaks out, bringing many difficult choices...

As WWII looms, four friends consider the dangers the future will bring, in the ATS, navy, army and on the homefront.

Set in London 1920, Dora Bentley's father killed in the War and their mother forced to work nights at clothing factory to support her family. When one morning she doesn't arrive home on time, and Dora discovers there are no night shifts, there are secrets in her family and she must discover the truth.

London 1899. Gertrude Melrose loves her brother but he is in with a disreputable crowd and losing heavily at the gaming tables. He has already gambled away his inheritance and she cannot allow him to do that with hers. It will mean the loss of their house and almost everything they own. But the Melrose family are soon to receive devastating news...

Whitechapel, London 1890. Queenie Bonner is only two when she is taken from her large family in the slums to a big house in the country. She is frightened and confused, but she is told that this is now her home. Fifteen years later, Queenie sets about tracing her forgotten family. But the search holds pleasure, distress and even danger...

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1919, London's East End. Robert Hunter is eagerly awaiting the return of his father from the war. Next door, Ruth Cooper's family are also preparing to welcome her dad, whose ship was lost at Jutland. Emotions are running high for both young people.