Time Of Arrival by Susan Sallis

Time Of Arrival by Susan Sallis

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It is 1951, and the 8.45 from Bristol to Paddington is preparing to leave. Albert, the driver - whose father and grandfather before him worked on the railway - says goodbye to his wife with mixed feelings. The passengers - some regulars on the line, others making a rare visit to London - settle down for the journey.

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Time Of Arrival by Susan Sallis

Love and friendship blossom when strangers are brought together by tragedy in this enchantingly captivating novel from multi-million copy seller and Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will not be disappointed. 'Susan Sallis has a natural touch' -- Woman's Realm 'Susan Sallis never disappoints' -- ***** Reader review 'Highly recommend this book' -- ***** Reader review 'A page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 'Could not put it down! -- ***** Reader review 'Don't miss this one' -- ***** Reader review ******************************************************** ONE JOURNEY THAT WILL CHANGE THE LIVES OF MANY FOREVER... 1951: the 8.45 from Bristol to Paddington is preparing to leave. Albert, the driver - whose father and grandfather before him worked on the railway - says goodbye to his wife with mixed feelings. Their seeming inability to have a child has overshadowed their happy marriage. Jenny, clumsy but loveable, longs to make a success of her job in the restaurant car, where she attracts the interest of Marvin, the steward. The passengers - some regulars on the line, others making a rare visit to London - settle down for the journey. Some talk and get to know each other, some while away the journey working or sleeping. But as they near their destination, disaster strikes...
Susan Sallis is the author of over twenty bestselling novels, many of them set in the West Country. She was born in Gloucestershire and now lives in Somerset with her family.
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ISBN 13 9780552169295
ISBN 10 0552169293
Title Time Of Arrival
Author Susan Sallis
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Year published 2013-01-28
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.