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A New Home in the Dales: A heartwarming, captivating rural saga set in World War 2
A New Home in the Dales: A heartwarming, captivating rural saga set in World War 2
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Bobby Bancroft is a junior reporter who moves to Silverdale, a Yorkshire Dales village, to follow her dream. She struggles to fit in with the close-knit villagers and cantankerous local animals, but finds herself drawn to mischievous vet Charlie. The book is an uplifting, lively World War Two rural saga that fans of Annie Murray, Rosie Hendry, Gervase Phinn, and James Herriot will love.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Canelo
One of the most captivating books I have had the pleasure of reading in recent times. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
To pursue her dream, she has traversed from city to village, but can she truly find her place among them? October 1940. Bobby Bancroft finds herself employed as a typist for a city newspaper, yet her heart yearns to be the one delivering the news. Her excitement reaches its peak when she secures a junior reporter position at The Tyke, a magazine dedicated to the Yorkshire Dales. However, upon relocating to Silverdale, she realizes that rural life presents a distinct and challenging realm. The close-knit villagers and mischievous local animals prove formidable obstacles to overcome, while the cunning vet, Charlie, seems determined to lead her astray. As Bobby grapples with her struggle to assimilate into the rural community, she begins to question whether she has made a grave mistake by leaving the city behind. Will the city girl ever truly settle into the picturesque yet hostile countryside of the Dales?
An uplifting and vibrant World War Two rural saga, sure to captivate fans of Annie Murray, Rosie Hendry, Gervase Phinn, and James Herriot. Readers have been thoroughly enjoying the first book in this captivating rural saga series:
"A gorgeous setting, appealing characters, and brimming with warmth and humor. It has been a while since a book has so thoroughly captured my heart." - Kate Field
"What a brilliant book! Family saga at its finest." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"LOVED IT!!! ...My heart ached when reading this... A lovely story, full of heart and home. I didn't want it to end..." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"Read in 24 hours! Exceptional! ...The storyline was strong, and the characters were all likeable and relatable... There were lots of twists and turns that kept me wanting to read more." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"I absolutely loved this book! The life and times of a wartime Yorkshire village and its people shine through, authentic, realistic, and charming, and Bobby is a highly likable character." - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Weight: 240g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804361900
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