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But as she navigates her new life and finds friendship with fellow maid Lili Probert, she also grows closer to charming, cheerful porter, Charlie Cobbett, and finally finds the happiness she has been searching for.  However, what none of her new friends know is that Edie is hiding a secret from her past, one that would change the way they view her, forever. When the truth comes out, will Edie be able to keep her new life and remain in the place she loves so much?  A captivating, romantic and moving World War 1 saga that fans of Elaine Roberts and Pam Howes won't be able to put down.  Readers are falling in love with A New Start at the Beach Hotel:  'An enjoyable page-turning saga with characters that leap off the page!' AnneMarie Brear  'Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn't put it down. Family saga at its best' Reader Review  'Well, what a start to a new series! Full of intrigue and subterfuge, no one is who they at first appear. There are many secrets to be uncoveredI loved this book, even when I got to the end as I felt safe in the knowledge that there would be another to follow' Reader Review  'Charming  I was very invested in the story  and this book felt like an escape The story was heartwarming, and I would like to read the sequel' Reader Review  'I loved this enchanting read  could not put it down' Reader Review  'Having enjoyed this author's previous series, I was looking forward to this new one  the mystery  slowly unravelled to satisfying conclusions.  I look forward to book two.'  Reader Review  'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I'm pleased to learn that there will be another book later this year There are some great characters I'm glad there is more to come from the Beach Hotel' Reader Review","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49510126551313,"sku":"GOR012927481","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49742619574545,"sku":"NGR9781804361337","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49909169389841,"sku":"CIN180436133XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50455088333073,"sku":"CIN180436133XVG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50485661368593,"sku":"CIN180436133XA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50886559662353,"sku":"GOR012965870","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50940399780113,"sku":"GOR013125057","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51053252346129,"sku":"NIN9781804361337","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/180436133X.jpg?v=1781272664"},{"product_id":"all-change-at-the-beach-hotel-book-francesca-capaldi-9781804361351","title":"All Change at the Beach Hotel","description":"Can she choose between her duty and her heart?  While World War One changes the country beyond measure, with food becoming scarce and Britain's young men being called up to foreign battlefields, it is harder than ever to keep the grand Beach Hotel in Littlehampton running smoothly.  Waitress Lili Probert, a young woman who escaped her demanding family in Wales in search of a new life in Sussex, has seen her hard work rewarded at the Beach Hotel, but hides heartbreak behind her sunny personality. Her sweetheart, Norman, is missing in action and has been presumed dead, but she cannot give up hope that he may be found.  But when she meets injured soldier Rhodri, a fellow Welshman now living near Littlehampton, she fights hard to ignore her growing attraction for him, torn between her feelings for him and her loyalty to the man she thought she'd spend her life with.  But her emotions run ever higher when she suddenly receives a call from home; her mother is gravely ill and Lili is needed for her care. Returning to Wales, Lili must make a difficult choice. Follow her dreams and make her own life, or return to the place she tried so hard to escape?  Torn between her duty and her heart, Lili faces her own battle far from the conflicts in Europe  An emotional, gripping and heart-tugging romantic World War One saga that fans of Annemarie Brear, Pam Weaver and Rosie James will adore.  Readers are loving their stay at the Beach Hotel:  'Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn't put it down. Family saga at its best' Reader Review  'I loved this enchanting readcould not put it down' Reader Review  'Well, what a start to a new series! There are many secrets to be uncoveredI loved this book.' Reader Review  'Charmingthis book felt like an escapeThe story was heartwarming' Reader Review  'I thoroughly enjoyed this bookI'm glad there is more to come from the Beach Hotel.' 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Helen Bygrove is managing the hotel, now that her husband has been conscripted. Against all expectations, Helen and her team are doing marvellously, despite the shortages brought by war. Even the exacting Lady Blackmore agrees. But then the calm is shattered when poison pen letters are sent to prominent townsfolk and Helen finds herself the target of a police investigation. Is someone trying to ruin Helen, and the Beach Hotel? And can she rely on the handsome but taciturn Inspector Toshack to help her? When her husband, Douglas, is invalided out of the war he is determined to take back control of the hotel and things go from bad to worse.  How can she ever escape his bullying? Is she a fool to hope that she may have a second chance at love?  A captivating, emotional and uplifting saga set in World War One - fans of Elaine Everest and Ginny Bell will love this!  Readers are loving Dark Days at the Beach Hotel:  'Oh wow this story wasamazing and heartfeltI hope there will be more in this series' Reader Review  'Had me turning the pages well into the night A five-star, well-written beach caper. A page turner from beginning to end.' Reader Review  'I have enjoyed all three books in this series but this one was the best! I think that is because it is Helen's story and Helen is the very heart of the hotelI really enjoyed it.' Reader Review  'The strong thread that runs through this series is friendship, that's exactly what Helen Bygrove needs when things get difficult! I know it was third in series but I'm sure there's room for a follow up! I live in hope.' Reader Review  'Another brilliant book by this brilliant author' Reader Review  Praise for the Beach Hotel series:  'Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn't put it down. Family saga at its best' Reader Review  'I loved this enchanting readcould not put it down' Reader Review  'Well, what a start to a new series! There are many secrets to be uncoveredI loved this book.' Reader Review  'Charmingthis book felt like an escapeThe story was heartwarming' Reader Review  'I thoroughly enjoyed this bookI'm glad there is more to come from the Beach Hotel.' 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