{"product_id":"foxden-acres-a-heart-wrenching-and-unforgettable-world-war-2-historical-novel-paperback","title":"Foxden Acres: A heart-wrenching and unforgettable World War 2 historical novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMadalyn Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBess saw a man carrying a little girl in a pink nightdress run past. The child dropped her teddy bear and began to cry, 'Daddy, stop!'. But he didn't hear her above the noise of wailing sirens and collapsing houses. Dazed, Bess watched her old lodgings groan and lurch to the left. Then the stairs she had walked up so many times collapsed, one on top of the other, until there was nothing left but dust.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1939. \u003cstrong\u003eBess Dudley\u003c\/strong\u003e's life is filled with possibility. As the daughter of the groom at historic Foxden Hall, she has worked hard to secure a sought-after teaching position in London. Then, on a visit home for the holidays, Bess reconnects with handsome and aristocratic \u003cstrong\u003eJames Foxden\u003c\/strong\u003e, whom she has loved since childhood. There's a new spark between them and Bess travels to London with James's card and joy in her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe war casts a shadow over Bess's bright future. In London, she's confronted with the daily threat of terrifying air raids and vicious attacks on her Jewish friends. To make matters worse, Bess's teaching career abruptly ends around the time she discovers James is engaged to the beautiful and wealthy \u003cstrong\u003eAnnabel Hadleigh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturning to Foxden Acres, Bess dedicates herself to the war effort as a Land Girl, a far cry from the life she had envisioned. It's back-breaking work, but she's surprised to find she's becoming friends with Annabel, despite her enduring love for James.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world torn apart by violence, Bess is forced to make an impossible decision, all while keeping a dark secret of her own. Is her love for James worth risking everything she's built for herself from the ashes of her old life? And without James - without Foxden - would she have anywhere left to call home? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping, epic and heartbreaking story about how adversity can change us in ways we never anticipate. Perfect for fans of Mandy Robotham, Glynis Peters and Rachel Wesson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying about this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning novel\u003c\/strong\u003e. At times I chewed my nails. At other times \u003cstrong\u003eI cried. But I also felt my heart lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e This book has it all - tension, love and loss all against a backdrop of a bygone era. A great drama in all. I look forward to reading about the other Dudley sisters who, I believe, each have their own story to tell.\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This novel \u003cstrong\u003emade me smile; it also made me cry\u003c\/strong\u003e... it has enough \u003cstrong\u003etension and twists\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep the reader interested right to the end.\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I \u003cstrong\u003eloved this story\u003c\/strong\u003e and felt involved with the characters from the start.\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The plot was a bit of a rollercoaster, and \u003cstrong\u003eI laughed at times, cried a little, and would recommend this to all fans of historical drama\u003c\/strong\u003e or romance books.\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eI loved this book\u003c\/strong\u003e. The time period and place were \u003cstrong\u003ewonderfully depicted \u003c\/strong\u003eand the story held my interest throughout. Well recommended.\" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51778491121952,"sku":"9781805080107","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9e494b1613ae033ef9e04ebd5ea4b1c4.webp?v=1780506887","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/foxden-acres-a-heart-wrenching-and-unforgettable-world-war-2-historical-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}