Bleak Times at Orchard Cottage Hospital

<h2>The BRAND-NEW instalment from bestselling author Lizzie Lane's Cottage Hospital series.</h2><p><strong>Winter casts a long shadow but hope springs eternal.</strong></p><p><strong>Somerset 1932</strong></p><p>In the dead of night a young woman is abandoned on the steps of Orchard Cottage Hospital and a man is seen fleeing. Nobody knows their identities.</p><p>When the young woman dies Doctor Frances Brakespeare is keen to solve the mystery of her identity and find those responsible for her fatal injuries.</p><p>With her mother's failing health and a very patient admirer the last thing Frances needs is a dream job offer from a top London hospital. Torn Frances must decide what matters more to her; her career or remaining in a small town she's become attached to surrounded by those who need and love her...</p><p>With the society wedding of the year fast approaching will Nurse Lucy Daniels be able to unburden her shattering news and will Devlin Compton-Dixon be honest with his feelings and anxieties?</p><p>As Christmas blossoms into Spring there are huge decisions to be made honest truths to be told and long kept secrets to be revealed - let's hope happiness doth prevail.</p><p><strong>Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke Fenella Miller and Patricia McBride.</strong></p><p><strong>If you love this try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series</strong></p><p><strong>Praise for Lizzie Lane:</strong></p><p>'An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - <em>Tracy Baines</em></p><p>'What a fantastic unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!' - <em>AnneMarie Brear</em></p><p>'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - <em>Rachel Brimble</em></p><p>'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - <em>Rosie Goodwin</em></p><p>'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - <em>Jean Fullerton</em></p><p>'If you want an exciting authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - *Fenella J Miller *</p><p>'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - <em>Ginger Book Geek</em></p><p>'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - <em>Reader Review</em></p><p>'This is a heartwarming read with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting I could completely visualise the setting' - <em>Reader Review</em></p><p>'