Foxden Acres

<p><b>Gripping epic and heartbreaking historical fiction about one woman's survival against all odds during the unbearable hardships of World War Two.</b></p><p><b>1939 England. Bess Dudley knows what it means to lose what you love</b>. As daughter of a groom at historic Foxden Hall she's pushed herself to escape her humble background and train as a teacher but she's made huge sacrifices along the way. Just as Bess arrives in London to take up her first hard-won post the shadow of war sweeps over England. Bombs rip apart the city and screeching air raids become a part of everyday life. London is thrown into chaos and schools close taking Bess's dreams with them.</p><p>Then Bess learns that James the handsome heir to Foxden Hall - who she's loved since childhood - is engaged to Annabel Hadley. Annabel is everything Bess is not - a wealthy aristocrat - but James never seemed to care about those things before. It breaks Bess's heart to see him with someone else.</p><p>London is becoming more dangerous by the day and when Bess nearly dies in a terrifying air raid she knows it's time to go home. Back at Foxden Acres she becomes a Land Girl -- farming the estate for wartime rations. It's back-breaking work and a far cry from the life she dreamed of - even here the horror of war leaves no life untouched.</p><p>Then the unthinkable happens and Bess's resilience and hope are tested to the ultimate limit. In a world torn apart by violence she must choose between her heart and her duty... all while keeping a dark secret of her own.</p><p><b>An unputdownable wartime novel about how adversity can change us in ways we never anticipate. Perfect for fans of Mandy Robotham Glynis Peters and Rachel Wesson.</b></p>