“Tragedy and prosperity are two staples of life” in a post–WW1 Cornish village in this historical novel of a prominent family tested by crisis (Booklist).
It is 1931 and Emilia and Alec’s marriage is under strain. Prone to melancholy, and injured in a storm, Alec’s misery draws him to seek solace with his brother’s new wife.
But when Perry Bosweld, a disabled army surgeon, re-enters Emilia’s life, she finds that she is still attracted to him. Emilia’s first duty is to her husband and to the farm, and she will not allow herself to swerve from this path . . .
The third captivating installment of the Harvey Family Saga.
Gloria Cook is the author of well-loved Cornish novels, including the Pengarron and Harvey family sagas. She is Cornish born and bred, and lives in Truro.