London, 1949. Diana thought she had found love with ex-RAF pilot John. But his reaction to some unexpected news shocks her into a new understanding. That one moment will shape her future. ‘With each book she adds something to her reputation.’ Daily Telegraph Diana feels trapped by her circumstances when help comes from a surprising source. But John refuses to accept Diana’s new path in life. A trip to the south of France presents captivating people and experiences. Will these help Diana to realise how true fulfillment can be found? A perceptive and touching novel, perfect for readers who enjoy…

1934. Ann Clements is 35, single and stuck in a boring job. She thinks nothing exciting will ever happen to her. Then a stroke of luck changes everything.

The touching story of the Walker sisters in the early 1900s. The three women are different from each other in every way, but they will stick together for life.

1930s England. Dinah Treeves has a difficult decision to make. Should she stay in her comfortable marriage to the kindly, older Max, or follow young Naval Officer Piers to Malta?

The moving story of a sister and brother, Jill and Tristram Grimshaw, from WWI to the early 1920s. A heartfelt saga about family ties, love and marriage.

The moving story of Madeline Robinson as she discovers the joys and heartache of family loyalty, friendship and first love in the early years of the last century.

Edwardian England. Aubrey Lister develops a facade to protect his own feelings. But it has far-reaching consequences for him and the women he loves. Another keenly-observed, witty and moving novel from 20th century bestseller Ursula Bloom. Praise for Ursula Bloom: ‘… with every book she adds something to her reputation.’ Daily Telegraph Alice, the house-maid, loses her innocence and her position. Frances, the beautiful neighbour, thinks a shared unhappiness could be the basis for a happy marriage. Kay, the disillusioned parson’s wife, finds an unexpected purpose. In their own ways, each of them helps Aubrey to realise that he must…

England, 1941. When Janet Nason meets a fascinating older man, she thinks he is the answer to all her problems. But they are only just beginning. PRAISE FOR URSULA BLOOM: ‘Ursula Bloom writes in a delightful way, with a deep understanding of human nature and a quick eye for the humorous things in life.’ Cambridge Daily News Janet needs a job to pay for her mother’s operation. However it is wartime and jobs are scarce. When charismatic author Sir Laurie Grey offers Janet a position as secretary it seems the ideal solution. Ignoring his reputation as a serial womaniser she…

‘Ursula Bloom writes in a delightful way with a deep understanding of human nature and a quick eye for the humorous things in life’ Cambridge Daily News 1940s England. Schoolteacher Alice Marvin has always been a sensible woman. At forty she realises that somehow the exciting things in life have passed her by. A surprise windfall offers new possibilities. But her plans for a trip to the French Riviera are met with horror by the priggish folk of Brestonbury. Despite their disapproval, and a deep suspicion of all things foreign, Alice sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. A…