Author:Susan Sallis
The Daffodils of Newent continues the story of the Rising Girls, begun in A Scattering of Daisies. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Fiona Valpy will love this emotional and wonderfully enthralling saga, from multi-million copy seller and Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis, that expertly captures the lives and emotions of a family in the run up to World War Two.
READERS ARE LOVING THE DAFFODILS OF NEWENT!
'A captivating read, satisfyingly long, that will hold the reader's attention to the very last page!' -- ***** Reader review
'The ending was perfect, and completely unexpected!' -- ***** Reader review
'Fascinating characters and beautifully described settings.' -- ***** Reader review
'A well-crafted book, with beautifully drawn characters.' -- ***** Reader review
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IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE GREAT WAR, CAN THEY FIND HAPPINESS?
They were called the Daffodil Girls, spirited and bright, enduring, loving and dancing their way through the gay and desperate twenties.
April, who married the tortured and sexually suspect David Daker, convinced she could blot out his memories of the trenches.
May, pregnant by her handsome music-hall star husband, who refused to settle down and become a family man.
March, loved and betrayed by the man who had fathered her child, and who still wanted her, in spite of everything.
WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD IN STORE FOR THEM?
The Daffodils of Newent is the second book in the Rising Family sequence and is followed by Bluebell Windows and Rosemary for Remembrance. The story began in A Scattering of Daisies.
THE FIRST CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEAN
When sixteen-year-old Sally is evacuated to the English south coast, she is terrified by what lies ahead of her. All she knows are the sights and sounds of London's East End - but Sally swallows her tears as they leave the familiar landmarks behind.
Saga lovers will devour this wartime story
—— Peterborough Evening TelegraphFriendship, family and true love, as well as heartache, are all encountered in this enjoyable read.
—— Daily MailIsla Dewar is a warm-hearted and gifted storyteller
—— Catherine Ryan HydeA realist, observant and needle-sharp, Isla Dewar can be very funny
—— The Timesappealingly spirited...sparkiness, freshness and verve
—— Mail on SundayFunny, eccentric but real and readable are the hallmarks of Isla Dewar's novels and they are here in spades as we follow the WW2 life and loves of Izzy, a pilot in the Air Transport Auxiliary.
—— Love ReadingAtmospheric, heart-rending and multi-layered
—— GraziaOne of the strongest authors in this genre . . . excellent historical detail, heart-wrenching romance, and an engaging mystery
—— The Historical Novel Society