Dreams of the Island

<p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)></span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Henry McAvoy leaned forward. I have been looking for an artist just like you-a diamond in the rough so to speak. And really Miss Copley he said gently what do you have to lose?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>1911 Amherst Island Canada</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>: When a chance encounter takes </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Ellen Copley</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> away from the beautiful island she has called home since she was orphaned as a child-she believes it is the new start she has been waiting for.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>She settles into an exciting creative new life in Glasgow feeling like she's finally finding her independence. And even though she left a part of her heart back on the island she's flattered by the attentions of her handsome charming benefactor </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Henry McAvoy</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>But tragedy strikes their fledgling relationship and soon after war looms over Europe. Emboldened by all she has loved and lost Ellen leaves Scotland to become a nurse on the front line. And as she finds herself having to choose between love and duty desire and bravery her courage is tested as never before.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The war rages on-and familiar faces appear on the front line including her childhood sweetheart </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Jed Lyman</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> and his brother </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Lucas</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>. Coming face-to-face with her past Ellen will learn what she is made of. But can she finally decide where her heart truly belongs?</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>This is the second book in the unmissable Amherst Island Trilogy that follows the life and love of Ellen Copley from the magic of Lake Ontario to the bloody battlefields of the First World War and beyond. Perfect for fans of <em>The Oceans Between Us</em> <em>The Orphan Sisters</em> and <em>My Name is Eva</em>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Previously published as </span><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>On Renfrew Street.</em></p><p><br></p><h2>Readers love Kate Hewitt:</h2><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)></span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Engrossing</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>... The story is </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>gripping and absorbing</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> and the characters' triumph against the odds will make readers leave emotionally fulfilled... Kate Hewitt imbues her narrative with evocative period and atmospheric detail. </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>This historical romance is another breath-taking example of author Kate Hewitt's outstanding storytelling prowess</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>. Goodreads Reviewer 5 stars</span></p>