A Brighter Tomorrow: A moving World War II historical novel

The arrival of four evacuees from London in 1940 disrupts the comparative calm of a Cornish village, and Skye is forced to accept that their Cornish luck may be slipping. She must decide whether the struggles of her family are worth it for an old woman's dream.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 10 January 2022
Publisher: Canelo

In 1940, the comparative calm of a small Cornish village is disrupted by the arrival of four evacuees from London. While Skye, the young daughter of the village's blacksmith, welcomes the new additions with open arms, the other family members have mixed reactions. As one by one, friends and family are reported missing or killed, Skye is forced to accept that their Cornish luck may be slipping away.

However, Skye has always shared her grandmother's passion of keeping the old family business alive. She has worked tirelessly to preserve the traditional methods and craftsmanship that have been passed down through generations, and she is determined to keep the business alive for as long as possible.

As the war drags on, Skye must decide whether the struggles of her family are worth it for an old woman's dream. She knows that the business is struggling, and that it may be difficult to continue to make ends meet. But she also knows that her grandmother would be devastated if the business were to close, and that it would be a betrayal of the family's heritage.

In the end, Skye makes a decision that surprises everyone. She decides to sell the business to a local businessman who is willing to invest in it and bring it back to its former glory. She knows that this will mean that she will have to leave the village and start a new life, but she also knows that it is the right decision for her family.

The beautiful and deeply moving finale to the Cornish Clay series, "A Brighter Tomorrow," is a triumph. It is perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Katie Flynn, and Lesley Pearse, who will be captivated by the characters and the story's emotional resonance.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800327764