"Fans of Josephine Cox, Catherine Cookson and Dilly Court will absolutely love this emotionally charged and unmissable romantic saga of one woman's search for love and fulfilment from much loved author Jess Foley.
'An earthy tale of love, longing and tragedy' -- Swindon Evening Advertiser
'Dramatic and satisfying' -- Iris Gower
'Read it in one night, just could not put it down until it was finished' -- ***** Reader review
'A truly enchanting book' -- ***** Reader review
'I was totally gripped by this story' -- ***** Reader review
'A masterpiece' -- ***** Reader review
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ONE WOMAN'S SEARCH FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. BUT WILL SHE FIND PLEASURE OR PAIN?
Faced with a future that holds little promise, Lydia Halley longs to leave home. But it is only after her mother's tragic death that she finally seizes her chance of freedom - a freedom she has yearned for all her life.
Taking up lodgings in the bustling city of Redbury, she meets handsome stranger Guy Anderson and so begins a friendship which blossoms into love.
Until one day a telegram from Italy brings devastating news for Guy and their passionate leave-taking has dramatic consequences for them both."
"If you like Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn, then you will love this breath-taking saga of one of love, passion, betrayal, tragedy and longing by much loved author Jess Foley. This unmissable and unputdownable saga is one you will never forget...
'Compulsive and well-paced' -- Wiltshire Times
'A gripping saga... What makes this particular novel such compelling reading is its expertly researched background... The author writes with exuberance and style, and the central characters are totally convincing.' -- Northampton Chronicle & Echo
'A stunning read' -- ***** Reader review
'Excellent read - I couldn't put in down' -- ***** Reader review
'This book is really good: it's sad, exciting, tragic - you have it all in this book' -- ***** Reader review
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ONE WOMAN'S STRUGGLE FOR HAPPINESS
Having spent her childhood with a cold, unfeeling stepmother, Lily Clair's life is changed for ever when she is sent as general maid to old friends of her family. When Joel - handsome son of a wealthy entrepreneur - enters her life, their meeting is for Lily, young and vulnerable, a revelation.
Riding high on the crest of her new-found happiness she is in no way prepared for the violent attack that comes in the night, or for its devastating, life-changing consequences. But she must live with the consequences as, with a shattered heart, she deals with one hand of fate after another.
In her search for happiness, Lily is a woman who will capture your heart and stay with you forever..."
"Lose yourself in this captivating and heart-wrenching saga from much loved author Jess Foley, written in the bestselling tradition of Josephine Cox, Catherine Cookson and Dilly Court. You will not want to put it down...
READERS ARE LOVING TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN
'Good story couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review
'Keeps you gripped to the end'-- ***** Reader review
'A stunning read'-- ***** Reader review
'An emotional rollercoaster of a book'-- ***** Reader review
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HOW HIGH A PRICE MUST SHE PAY TO KEEP HER FAMILY SAFE?
Grace Harper's world falls apart when she is orphaned and she and her little brother Billy are left homeless and alone. Putting her grief and fear aside, she must think practically.
When she finds a job as companion to the wealthy, lonely Mrs Spencer, she and Billy are relieved to have a roof over their heads again, but just as Grace starts to find her feet disaster strikes again.
Things look desperate, and when she is offered marriage and a good life for herself and Billy, Grace is tempted.
But is her suitor to be trusted? Or is she, desperate in her search for safety for her little family, flying too close to the sun?"
