{"title":"Devonshire Sagas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ambulance-girl-a-compelling-wartime-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781789313246","title":"THE AMBULANCE GIRL a compelling wartime saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"A compelling wartime saga of love, loss and self-discovery at the battlefield's edge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot and Catherine Cookson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally published as \u003ci\u003eTeardrops in the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA YOUNG WOMAN WHO DOESN'T WANT TO BE TIED DOWN \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDartmoor, 1914.\u003c\/b\u003e Twenty-four-year-old \u003cb\u003eMarianne Warrington\u003c\/b\u003e is in danger of being left on the shelf. That's what her mother says and that's precisely how she wants it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe has her future mapped out and it doesn't include marriage or babies. Instead, she vows to devote herself to rearing horses on her parents' farm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBUT HISTORY HAS OTHER PLANS \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThen World War One breaks out\u003c\/b\u003e and the Warringtons' peaceful existence is shattered forever. Amid the chaos, \u003cb\u003eMarianne seizes her chance to prove she's more than just a spinster\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen her brother leaves for the battlefield, Marianne is determined to follow. \u003cb\u003eShe signs up to serve as an ambulance driver in war-torn France.\u003c\/b\u003e There, she witnesses unimaginable horrors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet there's \u003cb\u003eone face she can't banish from her thoughts\u003c\/b\u003e. It belongs to Major Albert Thorneycroft: \u003cb\u003ea handsome and perplexing stranger\u003c\/b\u003e who means more to Marianne than she'd care to admit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT IF FINDING HAPPINESS MEANS LOSING HERSELF?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the war rages on, a battle ensues between Marianne's head and heart, testing her resolve like never before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTANIA CROSSE weaves blissfully human stories with impeccable research, giving her characters all the complexity and colour of real life. Tania has been shortlisted for Best Romantic Saga in the 60th annual RoNA Awards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWHAT READERS SAY ABOUT TANIA CROSSE: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI know you spend many hours researching your subject and this truly shows by the way you bring your stories to life.\u003c\/b\u003e I can never put the book down  \u003cb\u003eI have always enjoyed your books\u003c\/b\u003e - particularly the Devon ones as it gave us up country folk an insight into Devon life and its social history. Can't wait for the next one now   H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly recommend this read.\u003c\/b\u003e Moments of tragedy are uplifted by a sense of empowering and inspiring strength from the main characters. The narrative is \u003cb\u003ebrilliantly authentic\u003c\/b\u003e and every emotion that is expressed by the characters is mirrored in the reader's heart. Cindy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI now look forward to reading more from this brilliant author.\u003c\/b\u003e John H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTania Crosse is \u003cb\u003ean excellent story teller\u003c\/b\u003e. She tells a story of how tragedy turns to happiness in the most unexpected way.  S.J. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first book I've read by Tania Crosse, but it won't be the last. I started this just before bedtime, feeling rather sleepy, and then \u003cb\u003ejust couldn't stop reading. I loved everything about this heartwarming story\u003c\/b\u003e and will look out for all future books by this author. Highly recommended. Sarah M. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eALSO BY TANIA CROSSE \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE AMBULANCE GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE WHEELWRIGHT GIRL","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49509393432849,"sku":"GOR010627297","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51229342859537,"sku":"NIN9781789313246","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52384889864465,"sku":"GOR012678872","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1789313244.jpg?v=1750962660"},{"product_id":"harbour-master-s-daughter-a-compelling-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781789317718","title":"THE HARBOUR MASTER'S DAUGHTER a compelling saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"\u003cb\u003ePrepare to be swept away by an utterly heartrending saga of one woman's fight to find happiness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are captivated by Tania Crosse's beautifully written tale of love and loss.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally in love with this book  Highly recommend  Sayury\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crosse writes with passion . . . so well you can actually envisage yourself there. Novelle Novels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐ At first, I thought it was a standard love story. Then about halfway through it became so much more. Mrs Gray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thumping good read, feels like living history. \u003ci\u003eDorset Echo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published as \u003ci\u003eMorwellham's Child\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevon, 1867.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree-spirited Rebecca Westbrook recognizes her perfect match when she sees him. His name is Captain Adam Bradley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe is the harbour master's daughter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe is smouldering and sophisticated - the most eligible captain ever to sail into the quay.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnyone can see it's meant to be. But Rebecca is anything but charmed. Her heart belongs to Tom Mason, a lowly cooper she's known forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer father doubts Tom's ability to provide securely for her. But Tom has a plan to prove him wrong. And until then, passionate Rebecca refuses to wait to be with him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut fate has other plans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTragedy strikes, shattering the couple's dreams of a life together. Vulnerable and alone, how will Rebecca survive without her soulmate?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the threat of bringing shame on herself and her family nipping at her heels, Rebecca can see only one way out. Is she strong enough to take it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot and Catherine Cookson will adore this emotional coming-of-age story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALSO BY TANIA CROSSE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEVONSHIRE SAGAS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook 1: THE HARBOUR MASTER'S DAUGHTER\u003cbr\u003eBook 2: THE RIVER GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 3: THE GUNPOWDER GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 4: THE QUARRY GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 5: THE RAILWAY GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 6: THE WHEELWRIGHT GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 7: THE AMBULANCE GIRL\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49510673318161,"sku":"GOR011638057","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50400760365329,"sku":"CIN1789317711G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50400761446673,"sku":"CIN1789317711VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51229358227729,"sku":"NIN9781789317718","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51342251589905,"sku":"GOR011615786","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53333130510609,"sku":"GOR012139701","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1789317711.jpg?v=1751185337"},{"product_id":"railway-girl-a-compelling-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781789315011","title":"THE RAILWAY GIRL a compelling saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"\u003cb\u003eAN UTTERLY HEARTRENDING VICTORIAN SAGA OF ONE WOMAN'S FIGHT TO FIND HAPPINESS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot and Catherine Cookson will adore this emotional and inspiring family saga.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally published as \u003ci\u003eThe Wrong Side of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA STRUGGLE TO FIND LOVE AND HAPPINESS AGAINST THE ODDS \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevon, 1887.\u003c\/b\u003e Life has not been kind to dairymaid \u003cb\u003eTresca Ladycott\u003c\/b\u003e. She can't rely on her flighty farmhand father, Emmanuel, so she relies on herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen comes \u003cb\u003ea devastating blow\u003c\/b\u003e. Tresca is sacked from the dairy and the pair lose their home. She and her father seek a new life in bustling Tavistock. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore hardship lies ahead.\u003c\/b\u003e The only work to be found is hard labour on the London and South West Railway. Before long, Emmanual is out of work yet again and Tresca is faced with keeping them both in their tiny garret home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut is her father to blame this time? Tresca can't help but feel that \u003cb\u003edashing Irish foreman Connor O'Mahoney\u003c\/b\u003e had a hand in her father's dismissal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTORN BETWEEN HER HEAD AND HER HEART \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven so, she finds herself drawn to this mysterious stranger. \u003cb\u003eA battle ensues between her head and her heart\u003c\/b\u003e, testing Tresca's resolve like never before. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill she keep fighting for her dreams - even when all hope seems lost?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTANIA CROSSE weaves blissfully human stories with impeccable research, giving her characters all the complexity and colour of real life. \u003cb\u003eTania is the winner of the Best Romantic Saga in the 60th annual RoNA Awards.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT READERS SAY ABOUT TANIA CROSSE: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVery emotional and powerful . . . \u003cb\u003eI loved it \u003c\/b\u003e Mrs S. M. Gray \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe characters are all very realistic . . . each having their own personalities and faults. The story includes \u003cb\u003eromance, heartbreak, suspense and a hint of crime . . . a very moving read \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBooks 'n' All Promotions\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI know you spend many hours researching your subject and this truly shows by the way you bring your stories to life.\u003c\/b\u003e I can never put the book down  \u003cb\u003eI have always enjoyed your books\u003c\/b\u003e - particularly the Devon ones as it gave us up country folk an insight into Devon life and its social history. Can't wait for the next one now   H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly recommend this read.\u003c\/b\u003e Moments of tragedy are uplifted by a sense of empowering and inspiring strength from the main characters. The narrative is \u003cb\u003ebrilliantly authentic\u003c\/b\u003e and every emotion that is expressed by the characters is mirrored in the reader's heart. Cindy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI now look forward to reading more from this brilliant author\u003c\/b\u003e. John H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTania Crosse is \u003cb\u003ean excellent story teller\u003c\/b\u003e. She tells a story of how tragedy turns to happiness in the most unexpected way. S.J. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eALSO BY TANIA CROSSE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE GUNPOWDER GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE QUARRY GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE RAILWAY GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE AMBULANCE GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE WHEELWRIGHT GIRL\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49542815645969,"sku":"GOR011382098","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50128448422161,"sku":"CIN1789315018VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50400740638993,"sku":"CIN1789315018G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51229345448209,"sku":"NIN9781789315011","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53243782922513,"sku":"GOR014827601","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53245994172689,"sku":"GOR014828913","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53564783427857,"sku":"GOR010946376","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1789315018.jpg?v=1751185335"},{"product_id":"convent-girl-a-compelling-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781804055663","title":"THE CONVENT GIRL a compelling saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1941. Bombs are falling all over Plymouth. Young Maisie O'Sullivan must make a choice that will change her life for ever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaisie yearns for a family of her own. Raised as a charity orphan in a Catholic convent in Ireland, she believed she was all alone in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when she is twelve, her world is turned upside down by a shocking revelation. She is uprooted from the only life she has ever known, and transplanted against her will to Plymouth, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily might not be all it's cracked up to be. But Maisie is resilient. She surrounds herself with a family of her own making. Lovely old Zeek, her grandfather-like neighbour. Feisty Kitty, her inseparable friend. Young fisherman Nick, her kind and patient boyfriend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen war breaks out across Europe and a horrific tragedy occurs during one of the worst nights of the Plymouth Blitz. Maisie makes a momentous decision that will take her life in a very unexpected direction . . . But will she be able to live with the consequences?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49543843250449,"sku":"GOR013268116","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50126017855761,"sku":"GOR013863924","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51092985020689,"sku":"NIN9781804055663","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52407426711825,"sku":"NLS9781804055663","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1804055662.jpg?v=1750766939"},{"product_id":"wheelwright-girl-a-compelling-wartime-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781789313222","title":"THE WHEELWRIGHT GIRL a compelling wartime saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"A compelling wartime saga about a spirited young woman seeking happiness on her own terms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot and Catherine Cookson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally published as \u003ci\u003eWheels of Grace\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDartmoor, 1914. \u003cb\u003eGrace Dannings\u003c\/b\u003e is a farmer's daughter. But that's never stopped her wanting more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe dreams of making her mark as a London Suffragette.\u003c\/b\u003e Too bad she's still stuck in Walkhampton, the sleepy village where she was born. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a child, she could escape to the wheelwright's mill. \u003cb\u003eSpellbound\u003c\/b\u003e, she'd watch labourers hammer white-hot iron and timber into wagon wheels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow she's a woman and nothing about the village feels like home.\u003c\/b\u003e The men are brutish, the women afraid of change. Her best friend is trapped in an abusive marriage, yet no one seems to care. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGRACE WON'T SETTLE FOR THAT. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerhaps she could have married Martin, the mill owner's son. But society says she's not good enough. So \u003cb\u003eGrace must find a new dream\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSHE WILL PROVE THEM WRONG. BUT CHANGE IS COMING . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen World War One breaks out, no one in the village escapes untouched. \u003cb\u003eGrace wants to be part of the war effort.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the wheelwright's men leave for the front, \u003cb\u003eGrace immediately volunteers\u003c\/b\u003e to fill in. The move raises eyebrows in the village. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Grace has her sights set on a fulfilling new vocation. And \u003cb\u003eshe's not about to stop for anything - or anyone\u003c\/b\u003e. But at what cost to her own happiness? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA poignant, sensitive and intensely moving account of one village's war and the endurance of those who wait at home for news of their loved ones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTANIA CROSSE weaves blissfully human stories with impeccable research, giving her characters all the complexity and colour of real life. Tania has been shortlisted for Best Romantic Saga in the 60th annual RoNA Awards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWHAT READERS SAY ABOUT TANIA CROSSE: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI know you spend many hours researching your subject and this truly shows by the way you bring your stories to life. I can never put the book down  I have always enjoyed your books - particularly the Devon ones as it gave us up country folk an insight into Devon life and it's social history. Can't wait for the next one now   H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHighly recommend this read. Moments of tragedy are uplifted by a sense of empowering and inspiring strength from the main characters. The narrative is brilliantly authentic and every emotion that is expressed by the characters is mirrored in the reader's heart. Cindy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI now look forward to reading more from this brilliant author. John H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTania Crosse is an excellent story teller. She tells a story of how tragedy turns to happiness in the most unexpected way.  S.J. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first book I've read by Tania Crosse, but it won't be the last. I started this just before bedtime, feeling rather sleepy, and then just couldn't stop reading. I loved everything about this heartwarming story and will look out for all future books by this author. Highly recommended. Sarah M. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eALSO BY TANIA CROSSE \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE AMBULANCE GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE WHEELWRIGHT GIRL","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49562258702609,"sku":"GOR011667029","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50537050931473,"sku":"GOR013988857","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51229355868433,"sku":"NIN9781789313222","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53439874466065,"sku":"GOR011910083","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53460140818705,"sku":"GOR012129408","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1789313228.jpg?v=1751420170"},{"product_id":"river-girl-a-compelling-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781789318029","title":"THE RIVER GIRL a compelling saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"\u003cb\u003ePrepare to be swept away by an utterly compelling saga of one woman's fight to find happiness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are captivated by Tania Crosse's beautifully written tales of love and revenge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crosse writes with passion . . . so well you can actually envisage yourself there. Novelle Novels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐ At first, I thought it was a standard love story. Then about halfway through it became so much more. Mrs Gray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest book since Jane Eyre. Amazon Reader\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDartmoor, 1858.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Thornton has every reason to want to escape from home - a ramshackle farm in the middle of nowhere on the wilds of Dartmoor. Since her father's death, she's been trapped here, in the clutches of her lascivious uncle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a position opens up at Rosebank Hall, she jumps at the chance. She will be a domestic drudge at the beck and call of the house's cantankerous master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hardly the career of her dreams. Elizabeth wants to be a doctor, but she'll do anything to be free of her uncle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen one night, the master's wayward son turns up, wounded in a conflict in a foreign country - damaged in every way a person can be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as Elizabeth nurses him back to life, the pair grow closer and everything changes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Elizabeth's uncle isn't ready to relinquish her yet . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill she keep on fighting for her freedom? Even with her dark past nipping at her heels?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot and Catherine Cookson will adore this emotional coming-of-age story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALSO BY TANIA CROSSE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEVONSHIRE SAGAS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook 1: THE HARBOUR MASTER'S DAUGHTER\u003cbr\u003eBook 2: THE RIVER GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 3: THE GUNPOWDER GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 4: THE QUARRY GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 5: THE RAILWAY GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 6: THE WHEELWRIGHT GIRL\u003cbr\u003eBook 7: THE AMBULANCE GIRL\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49586635931921,"sku":"GOR011818766","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50128456712465,"sku":"CIN1789318025VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50261953216785,"sku":"GOR013902250","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50400762593553,"sku":"CIN1789318025G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50574654046481,"sku":"GOR012804681","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51229353312529,"sku":"NIN9781789318029","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1789318025.jpg?v=1751425492"},{"product_id":"gunpowder-girl-a-compelling-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781789314977","title":"THE GUNPOWDER GIRL a compelling saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"Another gripping and heartbreaking tale . . . well-drawn characters, intelligent and fast-paced plotting, real authenticity make this novel a page-turner. \u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot and Catherine Cookson will adore this emotional and inspiring family saga.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTania Crosse is the winner of the Best Romantic Saga in the 60th annual RoNA Awards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally published as \u003ci\u003eCherrybrook Rose\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Bouquet of Thorns\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA GRIPPING TALE OF LOVE AND SELF-SACRIFICE SET ON WILD DARTMOOR \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDartmoor, 1875.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eRose Maddiford\u003c\/b\u003e, beautiful, vivacious and intelligent, could have her pick of men across Dartmoor. But she is \u003cb\u003ein no hurry to marry unless it is for true love\u003c\/b\u003e - and certainly not while she can help her father manage the Cherrybrook Gunpowder Mills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen \u003cb\u003etragedy strikes\u003c\/b\u003e. Rose's father is injured by an explosion at the mill and the family is left teetering on the edge of poverty. \u003cb\u003eRose is left with just two options\u003c\/b\u003e: accept arrogant, controlling Charles Chadwicks's proposal and move to London or let her family perish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eROSE MUST CHOOSE DUTY OVER LOVE \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Rose dives into her new life, she turns her attention to the plight of prisoners held in Dartmoor Prison and discovers \u003cb\u003enew passion\u003c\/b\u003e and new injustice as she forges a friendship with a wrongly convicted man. \u003cb\u003eCan Rose find justice?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the situation builds to a heart-rending climax, Rose soon discovers what terrible acts jealousy can spur. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTANIA CROSSE weaves blissfully human stories with impeccable research, giving her characters all the complexity and colour of real life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gunpowder Girl\u003c\/i\u003e brings together \u003ci\u003eCherrybrook Rose\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Bouquet of Thorns\u003c\/i\u003e for the first time, revealing Rose's full story just as the author intended. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWHAT READERS SAY ABOUT TANIA CROSSE: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis absorbing historical with its strong themes of romance and feminist equality. \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis captivating Victorian tale will tug at your heartstrings. An unforgettable story of tragedy, passion, courage and strength. \u003ci\u003esingletitles.com\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI know you spend many hours researching your subject and this truly shows by the way you bring your stories to life.\u003c\/b\u003e I can never put the book down  \u003cb\u003eI have always enjoyed your books\u003c\/b\u003e - particularly the Devon ones as it gave us up country folk an insight into Devon life and its social history. Can't wait for the next one now   H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly recommend this read.\u003c\/b\u003e Moments of tragedy are uplifted by a sense of empowering and inspiring strength from the main characters. The narrative is \u003cb\u003ebrilliantly authentic\u003c\/b\u003e and every emotion that is expressed by the characters is mirrored in the reader's heart. Cindy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eI now look forward to reading more from this brilliant author\u003c\/b\u003e. John H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTania Crosse is \u003cb\u003ean excellent story teller\u003c\/b\u003e. She tells a story of how tragedy turns to happiness in the most unexpected way. S.J. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first book I've read by Tania Crosse, but it won't be the last. I started this just before bedtime, feeling rather sleepy, and then \u003cb\u003ejust couldn't stop reading. I loved everything about this heartwarming story\u003c\/b\u003e . . . Highly recommended. Sarah M. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eALSO BY TANIA CROSSE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE GUNPOWDER GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE QUARRY GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE RAILWAY GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE AMBULANCE GIRL\u003cbr\u003eTHE WHEELWRIGHT GIRL\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50143566168337,"sku":"GOR011733744","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51229366386961,"sku":"NIN9781789314977","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51707010023697,"sku":"GOR011907319","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52435684622609,"sku":"GOR010859446","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52696248287505,"sku":"GOR014581837","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1789314976.jpg?v=1750723593"},{"product_id":"girl-at-holly-cottage-a-compelling-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781804051986","title":"THE GIRL AT HOLLY COTTAGE a compelling saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling tale of secrets and betrayal, friendship and trust, and the legacy of war.\u003c\/strong\u003eOriginally published as \u003cem\u003eHope at Holly Cottage\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003ePlymouth, 1954.\u003c\/strong\u003eThe future seems rosy for Plymouth schoolgirl Anna Millington, as she prepares for teacher training college.But Anna's life is not what it seems. Her family is hiding a cruel secret that resulted from the worst night of the Plymouth Blitz.Now, the devastating consequences are about to erupt again.Fearing for her life, Anna leaves her dreams behind and flees to nearby Dartmoor.It isn't long before Anna secures a position as a serving girl at Ashcroft Hall. It isn't the teaching career she longed for. The staff are rude and make no effort to befriend her. But she finds solace in loving Sir Gilbert, Lady Ashcroft's son, who calls her his 'little smoky eyes'.It soon becomes clear that Anna's not the only one with secrets.Will she learn who she can really trust? And can she find the courage to seek out the happiness she truly deserves?Fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Clarke and Catherine Cookson will adore this compelling tale of secrets, betrayal and friendship set in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50469723472145,"sku":"GOR013463498","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51294340907281,"sku":"NIN9781804051986","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52402870649105,"sku":"NLS9781804051986","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1804051985.jpg?v=1750866160"},{"product_id":"dartmoor-girl-a-compelling-saga-of-love-loss-and-self-discovery-book-tania-crosse-9781804051979","title":"THE DARTMOOR GIRL a compelling saga of love, loss and self-discovery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dramatic and poignant tale of one girl's quest for the truth.\u003c\/strong\u003eOriginally published as \u003cem\u003eLily's Journey\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003eDartmoor, 1952.\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen fifteen-year-old Lily Hayes loses her mother, she finds herself at a crossroads: go to a children's home or leave the bright lights of London to live with her estranged father in the wilds of Dartmoor.Lily moves from London to Dartmoor determined and excited to find out the truth about her family.Her dour father, Sidney, can be sullen and he has a temper on him. He seems to want nothing to do with her, but Lily vows to make the best of things. And there are some things she is grateful for - especially the handsome and charming Edwin Franfield.As Sidney's gruff manner gradually thaws, Lily learns a little more about her family's history - and discovers that some secrets are better left untold.Will Lily discover her true identity and find happiness among the dramatic wilderness of Dartmoor, or will the past drive her back to where she comes from?Fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Clarke and Catherine Cookson will adore this haunting tale of young love, family secrets and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50654790517009,"sku":"GOR014025383","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51294334779665,"sku":"NIN9781804051979","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52402767495441,"sku":"NLS9781804051979","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1804051977.jpg?v=1750995404"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/collections\/devonshire-sagas-book-series.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}