{"title":"Connie Monk","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the captivating world of Connie Monk, where thrilling mysteries and heartwarming romances intertwine. Perfect for fans seeking page-turning suspense and emotionally resonant stories. Start your next adventure here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-the-bough-breaks-book-connie-monk-9781804361061","title":"When the Bough Breaks","description":"War is coming, but can she weather the storm?It is the summer of 1939, and Kathie and Dennis Hawthorne are utterly content. They run a thriving market garden called Westways, and their lives are just as they always imagined. But when war arrives, Dennis, a member of the TA, is called up immediately, leaving Kathie to engage helpers and run the garden.  As Kathie's narrow existence widens, her confidence grows, but with Dennis far away and his safety under threat, her world begins to fall apart. She is stirred by previously unknown emotions that bring her to despair. She must lean on her new friendships and the community that has blossomed around the garden to find the strength to overcome her own struggles, and to ensure Westways blooms.  A charming and uplifting wartime saga for fans of Rosie Clarke and Kate Thompson.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49515980128529,"sku":"GOR012615630","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50400657113361,"sku":"CIN1804361062G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50889479192849,"sku":"GOR014106085","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51712960856337,"sku":"GOR012687959","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52476226470161,"sku":"NLS9781804361061","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1804361062.jpg?v=1766139426"},{"product_id":"full-circle-book-connie-monk-9781804361054","title":"Full Circle","description":"An unexpected inheritance offers the chance for a fresh start...1957. An unexpected inheritance from her late aunt gives Louisa Harding the opportunity to move to Lexleigh and set up her own accountancy business. When she ends up delivering her new neighbour Bella's baby during a storm, a strong bond is formed between the two women.  However, Louisa cannot help her growing attraction towards Bella's husband, Leo. Determined to overcome her feelings for Leo for the sake of her friendship with Bella, Louisa nevertheless finds it increasingly difficult to withstand temptation...  A story of love and deception, secrets and guilt, and of the amazing power of female friendship in the face of adversity.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49517395837201,"sku":"GOR012647582","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51217446011153,"sku":"GOR012712571","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51268641358097,"sku":"NIN9781804361054","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52659796050193,"sku":"NLS9781804361054","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1804361054.jpg?v=1766138343"},{"product_id":"hannah-s-wharf-book-connie-monk-9780006176435","title":"Hannah's Wharf","description":"This novel set in Victorian England, tells the story of a young girl who becomes a heiress to a great shipping line. It is written by the author of Fortune's Daughter and Jessica which was nominated for the 1987 Romantic Novelist Award.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49568085606673,"sku":"GOR004268409","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50731435786513,"sku":"GOR006906749","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0006176437.jpg?v=1750938734"},{"product_id":"healing-stream-book-connie-monk-9781804361078","title":"The Healing Stream","description":"When a young girl is forced to uproot her city life to work on a farm, she finds unexpected happiness . . . and pain1955. When nineteen-year-old Tessa Richards' beloved grandmother dies she is forced to live with her Uncle Richard and Aunt Naomi on their farm.  Deirdre has struggled since she was seriously injured in a riding accident, causing flare ups of her bad-temper, but she begins to flourish under Tessa's guidance. Meanwhile, Tessa flourishes under the attention of a friend of Deirdre's father, the distinguished author Giles Lampton. But it is a friendship that will cause heartache as well as happiness, and there are dark clouds on the horizon for them all...  An enchanting saga of romance and hope perfect for fans of Rosie Harris and Ruth Hamilton.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49583928410385,"sku":"GOR012533571","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49638859768081,"sku":"GOR012767037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49743764029713,"sku":"NGR9781804361078","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53500759867665,"sku":"NLS9781804361078","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1804361070.jpg?v=1766142223"},{"product_id":"rachel-s-way-book-connie-monk-9780006177975","title":"Rachel's Way","description":"The story is set in Treddinock in Cornwall in the 1870s, when the dream of every adventurer was to see rich hauls of copper brought up to the surface. Rachel comes to Treddinock as a stranger when John, her husband, takes a partnership in an engineering company. A story of tragedy and courage.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49588945256721,"sku":"GOR003569249","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49635355361553,"sku":"GOR004550600","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0006177972.jpg?v=1750736361"},{"product_id":"family-divided-book-connie-monk-9780263851038","title":"A Family Divided","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49593267847441,"sku":"GOR002646779","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50896822632721,"sku":"GOR002645093","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51456857145617,"sku":"GOR004116450","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0263851036.jpg?v=1751164442"},{"product_id":"hunter-s-lodge-book-connie-monk-9780727867018","title":"Hunter's Lodge","description":"On the death of her twin brother, David, divorcee Gillian Sinclair inherits Hunters' Lodge a country hotel, but also a request that's he involves his fiancee, Helen. Gillian is resolved not to fail him - no easy task in 1948, restricted by shortages. Gillian's ex-husband reappears suddenly and Gillian asks herself is she prepared to take him back? The stage seems set for a happy future, but life's pattern is made up of many strands: some run smoothly, some tangled; some knit together so firmly that nothing can pull them apart.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49593598181649,"sku":"GOR011656765","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49609079554321,"sku":"GOR012273642","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0727867016.jpg?v=1751360665"},{"product_id":"rachel-s-way-book-connie-monk-9780261663138","title":"Rachel's Way","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49596392734993,"sku":"GOR008174910","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50772554252561,"sku":"GOR005319120","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53453425836305,"sku":"GOR005302252","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0261663135.jpg?v=1750738344"},{"product_id":"when-the-bough-breaks-book-connie-monk-9780727880178","title":"When The Bough Breaks","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know that sudoku trains the brain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know sudoku is great option in free time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know sudoku is relaxing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSudoku puzzles are fun and engaging, while providing your brain with a little stimulation  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you love Sudoku, puzzles or a new challenge, order this beautiful book, you will love this \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49602653159697,"sku":"GOR005590782","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49613272809745,"sku":"GOR007120018","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":49962876272913,"sku":"CIN0727880179A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50554433995025,"sku":"CIN0727880179VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0727880179.jpg?v=1751447774"},{"product_id":"family-reunions-book-connie-monk-9780749903503","title":"Family Reunions","description":"A novel about a woman in her sixties who finds excitement and passion again with a younger man, but who is forced to turn her attention back to her husband and children after several unfortunate events.  From the author of BEYOND DOWNING WOOD, THE APPLE ORCHARD and THE RUNNING TIDE.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49606297583889,"sku":"GOR004474310","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49630958256401,"sku":"GOR004734938","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53562519716113,"sku":"GOR003614461","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749903503.jpg?v=1751232541"},{"product_id":"fleeting-years-book-connie-monk-9781847515827","title":"The Fleeting Years","description":"THE FLEETING YEARS is the story of Peter and Zina Marchand, joining them when they have been married some ten years and he is at the height of his career, a film star who is a household name both sides of the Atlantic. At the time of their marriage Zina had already started up the ladder of success as a solo violinist, but she gave up her career when she was expecting their twins, Fiona and Tom. Surely they are the perfect family; the future seems cloudless. But time doesn't stand still, children grow up, both ambitious for their own futures, lives change and Zina is tempted back to follow her own career. Nothing is as it was. It takes tragedy to clear their vision and make them realise what they had so nearly lost.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49607858127121,"sku":"GOR010790104","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1847515827.jpg?v=1750724484"},{"product_id":"beyond-the-shore-book-connie-monk-9780727869012","title":"Beyond the Shore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA heartfelt romance from an ever-popular library author - \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, 1937. \u003c\/i\u003eWhen Georgie Franklyn's father dies suddenly, leaving a mountain of debt, artistic Georgie accepts James Bartlett's marriage proposal. But theirs is not a love match, and their tentative relationship is complicated by the presence of lonely Muriel, Georgie's stepmother. Then Georgie finds work managing a seaside art gallery and meets Dominic Fraser. She stifles her feelings for Dom, out of loyalty to James, but as the country prepares for war, Georgie and Muriel both determine to seize their last chance at happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49609631596817,"sku":"GOR003084169","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50059885543697,"sku":"GOR004391008","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0727869019.jpg?v=1751456002"},{"product_id":"mistress-of-manningtor-book-connie-monk-9780749906153","title":"Mistress of Manningtor","description":"Since the death of her parents when she was three years old, Anna Bartlett has lived with her grandfather and his housekeeper at Dunsford House. Growing up in the remote countryside of the Berkshire Downs, Anna leads a sheltered life and has few friends her own age. So when she meets the dashing Theo Sullivan, she naturally falls for his charming ways. Shy and naive, Anna falls hopelessly in love with Theo. Her dreams of a happy future together are shattered however when she falls pregnant, and Theo's reluctant marriage proposal reveals how little he cares for her. Anna has no choice but to accept, and suddenly finds herself mistress of Manningtor, the Sullivan's enormous estate in Devon. Determined to make the best of her unfamiliar and intimidating surroundings, and to get on with Theo's extended family, Anna throws herself into her duties as a new wife. When tragedy strikes, however, her already unstable relationship with Theo is thrown into more confusion. Trapped in a loveless marriage and surrounded by members of Theo's haughty and disapproving family, Anna must face up to a an uncertain future, with the threat of war also drawing ever closer...","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49610472784145,"sku":"GOR002593625","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49631139660049,"sku":"GOR004748267","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749906154.jpg?v=1751106094"},{"product_id":"second-spring-book-connie-monk-9780749908508","title":"A Second Spring","description":"In the final months of 1945, victory ceases to be a distant dream and for Rhoda Harding and many others, a feeling of hope is in the air. Rhoda is hoping for a change. Married to Alec for more than twenty-five years, she now finds herself reluctant to settle into premature middle-age. Both her daughters lead busy, fulfilling lives, whilst Rhoda feels her days are filled with dull routine. Alec is a happy man, content with his family life and successful business. As far as he is concerned, his wife's place is in the home. Rhoda is at least able to find some solace in her new and unlikely friendship with young Jenny Matherson. Jenny has few friends, but when tragedy strikes the Mathersons, Rhoda finds she is not Jenny's only ally. Charming newcomer, the enigmatic Silas, is also on hand to offer support to both women. Encouraged by Silas, Rhoda jumps at the chance to take employment in the nearby village of Oakleigh. Alec is stunned and furious that his wife wants to work, but Rhoda is more than determined. After all, the prospect of work is not the only thing that keeps drawing her to Oakleigh every day. Silas is very often there too.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49611292115217,"sku":"GOR001938223","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50786000961809,"sku":"GOR002206665","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749908505.jpg?v=1750744439"},{"product_id":"echo-of-trust-book-connie-monk-9780749933975","title":"Echo of Trust","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49611918508305,"sku":"GOR003816175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49659360477457,"sku":"GOR002862924","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49756439970065,"sku":"GOR002862479","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749933976.jpg?v=1762339855"},{"product_id":"sands-of-time-book-connie-monk-9780749905149","title":"The Sands of Time","description":"Alex finds his mother's political ideas embarrassing; but he is determined that nothing will stand in the way of his desire to become a leading figure in the emerging field of aeronautics - neither his mother nor his growing affection for Tasmin.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49613902840081,"sku":"GOR006278598","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/074990514X.jpg?v=1751263483"},{"product_id":"water-s-edge-book-connie-monk-9780749930646","title":"Water's Edge","description":"Polly Seagrove lives the comfortable life of many young girls in Victorian England. But when her mother dies in childbirth and her father's business runs into difficulties Polly must marry a man to look after her interests and save Water's Edge.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49615176597777,"sku":"GOR003772104","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49622486286609,"sku":"GOR000554498","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49998992703761,"sku":"CIN0749930640VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50322282086673,"sku":"GOR001294411","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50357700886801,"sku":"CIN0749930640A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749930640.jpg?v=1751423720"},{"product_id":"tomorrow-s-memories-book-connie-monk-9780749900427","title":"Tomorrow's Memories","description":"Even when World War II breaks out the Gowers, a picturebook perfect family, feel safe on their farm in the heart of Devon. But Jane Gower soons discovers that no-one is beyond the reach of tragedy and no city, no hamlet, untouched by war. The author's other novels include Hannah's Wharf.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49618686968081,"sku":"GOR003397077","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52108359598353,"sku":"GOR004317055","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749900423.jpg?v=1750978744"},{"product_id":"fields-of-bright-laughter-book-connie-monk-9780006472438","title":"Fields of Bright Laughter","description":"When, during World War II, Lottie falls in love with a Canadian serviceman, her parents react with dismay. Her aunt, who lives in Canada, backs the young couple. But once in Canada, Lottie begins to feel herself an outsider. The author also wrote \"Rachel's Way\" and \"Reach for the Dream\".","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49625046122769,"sku":"GOR004432434","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50800102605073,"sku":"GOR005857334","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0006472435.jpg?v=1751425411"},{"product_id":"healing-stream-book-connie-monk-9780727894052","title":"The Healing Stream","description":"When a young girl is forced to uproot her city life to work on a farm, she finds unexpected happiness . . . and pain.1955. When nineteen-year-old Tessa Richards' beloved grandmother dies she is forced to live with her Uncle Richard and Aunt Naomi on their farm. However, Deirdre, a bad-tempered girl who was disabled in a riding accident, flourishes under Tessa's guidance . . . and Tessa flourishes under the attention of a friend of Deirdre's father, the distinguished author Giles Lampton. But it is a friendship that will cause heartache as well as happiness, and there are dark clouds on the horizon for them all . . .","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49625914835217,"sku":"GOR010323632","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51066918568209,"sku":"GOR010334735","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51198615027985,"sku":"NIN9780727894052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52588570804497,"sku":"NLS9780727894052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0727894056.jpg?v=1764928690"},{"product_id":"something-old-something-new-book-connie-monk-9780749905705","title":"Something Old, Something New","description":"When Tim and Sue Marshall take in a local boarding school boy on their farm, they watch as the shy, bespectacled Quentin changes beyond recognition. As the years go by there are big changes for everyone, Sue sees her family growing up and realizes that things can never stay the same.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49626185990417,"sku":"GOR012751878","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51886485176593,"sku":"GOR014446559","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749905700.jpg?v=1750784818"},{"product_id":"field-of-bright-laughter-book-connie-monk-9780749901233","title":"A Field of Bright Laughter","description":"When, during World War II, Lottie falls in love with a Canadian serviceman, her parents react with dismay. Her aunt, who lives in Canada, backs the young couple. But once in Canada, Lottie begins to feel herself an outsider. The author also wrote Rachel's Way and Reach for the Dream.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49628874604817,"sku":"GOR004751255","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749901233.jpg?v=1751263481"},{"product_id":"jessica-book-connie-monk-9780006175339","title":"Jessica","description":"Jessica is 18 when she marries Howard, a man more than twice her age. Life with him on their Berkshire farm proves far from easy, and is made almost unbearable by Flo, Howard's older sister who lives with them. When Howard's cousin Bob comes to stay, Jessica's life is transformed.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49629142024465,"sku":"GOR003281607","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49938022367505,"sku":"GOR004541423","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51355512209681,"sku":"GOR003701179","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0006175333.jpg?v=1750875758"},{"product_id":"healing-stream-book-connie-monk-9780727882004","title":"The Healing Stream","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen a young girl is forced to uproot her city life to work on a farm, she finds unexpected happiness . . . and pain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1955. When nineteen-year-old Tessa Richards' beloved grandmother dies she is forced to live with her Uncle Richard and Aunt Naomi on their farm. However, Deirdre, a bad-tempered girl who was disabled in a riding accident, flourishes under Tessa's guidance . . . and Tessa flourishes under the attention of a friend of Deirdre's father, the distinguished author Giles Lampton. But it is a friendship that will cause heartache as well as happiness, and there are dark clouds on the horizon for them all . . .","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49630690803985,"sku":"GOR006436567","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0727882007.jpg?v=1764845123"},{"product_id":"something-old-book-connie-monk-9780749933968","title":"Something Old","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49631917736209,"sku":"GOR003578307","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49637849792785,"sku":"GOR003566581","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50895652749585,"sku":"GOR004329439","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749933968.jpg?v=1751137930"},{"product_id":"reach-for-the-dream-book-connie-monk-9780006179023","title":"Reach for the Dream","description":"Penelope Drew has a gift - the power to entertain. Despite her father's opposition she organizes a song and dance routine with Tom and the two set out to earn their fortunes. However when the two are separated by war, Penelope has to pursue her dreams alone.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49643441324305,"sku":"GOR007940998","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49949293084945,"sku":"GOR010874355","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0006179029.jpg?v=1751355084"},{"product_id":"something-old-something-new-book-connie-monk-9780708993521","title":"Something Old, Something New","description":"Tim and Sue Marshall live in their dream farm on the Berkshire Downs with their young son and daughter and orphaned niece and nephew. When they take in a local boarding school boy for the summer holidays they watch shy, bespectacled Quentin change beyond recognition. Quentin sees Highmoor as the home he never had, his Hollywood movie star parents having given preference to his older, more talented brother. As the years go by there are big changes ahead, not only for Quentin, but also for England's farming community and for everyone in the Marshall family.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49647608103185,"sku":"GOR012521619","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0708993524.jpg?v=1750700976"},{"product_id":"promise-fulfilled-book-connie-monk-9780727879912","title":"A Promise Fulfilled","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom an ever-popular library author -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, 1926. \u003c\/i\u003eSixteen-year-old orphan Jackie Hunt knows what she wants - to marry Wilhelm Furtmueller and to be an artist. But she and Wilhelm are to be parted. Jackie finds some solace with the taciturn Richard, her employer, but while she feels affection for him, she cannot forget the all-consuming love she felt for Wilhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49647640707345,"sku":"GOR012505105","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/072787991X.jpg?v=1750848161"},{"product_id":"running-tide-book-connie-monk-9780708935941","title":"The Running Tide","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49651366166801,"sku":"GOR002595474","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/070893594X.jpg?v=1751105324"},{"product_id":"fleeting-years-book-connie-monk-9780727872777","title":"The Fleeting Years","description":"THE FLEETING YEARS is the story of Peter and Zina Marchand, joining them when they have been married some ten years and he is at the height of his career, a film star who is a household name both sides of the Atlantic. At the time of their marriage Zina had already started up the ladder of success as a solo violinist, but she gave up her career when she was expecting their twins, Fiona and Tom. Surely they are the perfect family; the future seems cloudless. But time doesn't stand still, children grow up, both ambitious for their own futures, lives change and Zina is tempted back to follow her own career. Nothing is as it was. It takes tragedy to clear their vision and make them realise what they had so nearly lost.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49656836325649,"sku":"GOR012360492","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52650498097425,"sku":"NLS9780727872777","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53451284513041,"sku":"NIN9780727872777","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/072787277X.jpg?v=1751010039"},{"product_id":"apple-orchards-book-connie-monk-9780749902063","title":"The Apple Orchards","description":"Tom is enchanted by Kitty and she is happy to give him her hand in marriage, together with the opportunity to build up her father's apple-growing business. The Hannay dynasty goes from strength to strength, but none loves the apple orchards more than Sarah, Tom's grand-daughter.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49684082229521,"sku":"GOR005310520","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/074990206X.jpg?v=1750848997"},{"product_id":"sally-s-war-book-connie-monk-9780263849783","title":"Sally's War","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50114654765329,"sku":"GOR002797508","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0263849783.jpg?v=1751324596"},{"product_id":"long-road-home-book-connie-monk-9780749907129","title":"The Long Road Home","description":"Sophie and Lydia Westlake have always been close, and think of each other as sisters, despite the fact that they are really cousins. Sophie has always been the prettier, more light-hearted younger sister, whilst Lydia has grown up in her shadow, and is more serious and reserved. But until dashing young architect Christian Mellor arrives in town on the day of the annual summer fete, their differences had never mattered. Both girls immediately fall for Christian's charms as he becomes a regular visitor to the family home, having been commissioned to do some building work for their father. Sophie marries Christian, blissfully unaware of her sister's secret passion for her husband. Lydia is devastated and tells no-one how she really feels. But cannot let go of her feelings for Christian, especially when Sophie confides that she is unhappy in the marriage..","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50260001095953,"sku":"GOR009711357","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53029572215057,"sku":"GOR008839997","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0749907126.jpg?v=1751328342"},{"product_id":"different-lives-book-monk-connie-9780749933173","title":"Different Lives","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50554423116049,"sku":"GOR003760019","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/B001KTDL10.jpg?v=1751263545"},{"product_id":"full-circle-book-connie-monk-9780727897312","title":"Full Circle","description":"1957. An unexpected inheritance from her late aunt gives Louisa Harding the opportunity to move to Lexleigh and set up her own accountancy business. When she ends up delivering her new neighbour Bella's baby during a storm, a strong bond is formed between the two women. However, Louisa cannot help her growing attraction towards Bella's husband, Leo. Determined to overcome her feelings for Leo for the sake of her friendship with Bella, Louisa nevertheless finds it increasingly difficult to withstand temptation . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull Circle is a story of love and deception, secrets and guilt, and of the amazing power of female friendship in the face of adversity.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50615209885969,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50615210541329,"sku":"GOR009375645","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0727897314.jpg?v=1750743654"},{"product_id":"fleeting-years-book-connie-monk-9780727884947","title":"The Fleeting Years","description":"THE FLEETING YEARS is the story of Peter and Zina Marchand, joining them when they have been married some ten years and he is at the height of his career, a film star who is a household name both sides of the Atlantic. At the time of their marriage Zina had already started up the ladder of success as a solo violinist, but she gave up her career when she was expecting their twins, Fiona and Tom. Surely they are the perfect family; the future seems cloudless. But time doesn't stand still, children grow up, both ambitious for their own futures, lives change and Zina is tempted back to follow her own career. Nothing is as it was. It takes tragedy to clear their vision and make them realise what they had so nearly lost.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50679969349905,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50679969808657,"sku":"GOR007791172","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52139571183889,"sku":"NLS9780727884947","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0727884948.jpg?v=1751074573"},{"product_id":"beyond-the-shore-book-connie-monk-9781847512451","title":"Beyond the Shore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA heartfelt romance from an ever-popular library author - \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e, 1937. \u003c\/i\u003eWhen Georgie Franklyn's father dies suddenly, leaving a mountain of debt, artistic Georgie accepts James Bartlett's marriage proposal. But theirs is not a love match, and their tentative relationship is complicated by the presence of lonely Muriel, Georgie's stepmother. Then Georgie finds work managing a seaside art gallery and meets Dominic Fraser. She stifles her feelings for Dom, out of loyalty to James, but as the country prepares for war, Georgie and Muriel both determine to seize their last chance at happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50976638206225,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50976638435601,"sku":"GOR006042753","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51750686392593,"sku":"GOR010856882","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1847512453.jpg?v=1751092194"},{"product_id":"fortunes-daughter-book-connie-monk-9780006175346","title":"Fortunes Daughter","description":"Beth Machin, maid for the Copeland family, fell in love with the son of the house, who dared not present her to the family as the woman he wanted. Her passion turned to disdain and despair. She grew close to his widowed father and agreed to marry him, but had to contend with the people around her.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50978239971601,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50978240069905,"sku":"GOR006550274","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0006175341.jpg?v=1751225743"},{"product_id":"beyond-downing-wood-book-connie-monk-9780749902414","title":"Beyond Downing Wood","description":"Julie's life, as a widow with a young daughter, has not been easy. When she is offered a job caring for the son of actor Sebastian Sutcliffe and his wife Lydia, it seems to Julie like the chance of a lifetime. Until things go horribly wrong and a car accident incapacitates Lydia.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52488263270673,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52488263368977,"sku":"GOR009180922","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780749902414.jpg?v=1759863698"},{"product_id":"mistress-of-manningtor-book-connie-monk-9780708949627","title":"Mistress Of Manningtor","description":"Since the death of her parents, Anna has lived with her grandfather. She has few friends her own age, so when she meets Theo Sullivan, she naturally falls for his charming ways. She and naive, Anna becomes pregnant and has no option but to accept Theo's reluctant marriage proposal. A the mistress of Manningtor, the Sullivans' Devon estate, Anna throws herself into her duties as a new wife - but when tragedy strikes, Anna must face an uncertain future.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53420771475729,"sku":"GOR004758366","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780708949627.jpg?v=1776374281"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-ie\/collections\/author-books-by-connie-monk.oembed?page=2","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}