If Only

<p class=ql-align-justify>The pampered daughter of a wealthy man Alice has the choice between two eligible and attractive men. But this is the era of suffragettes and Alice is looking for satisfaction in a career rather than marriage.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>A succession of hard knocks changes the once spoilt beauty into a compassionate woman willing to put others before herself in a life of service.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Set against the dramatic background of the Boer War Alice's private story unfolds. Even in the midst of dirt disease and death love is able to blossom.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>This epic wartime romance is played out under the South African sun.</p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong>(About the Author)</strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify>Elaine Blick lived in England for many years and taught school in London. Although I grew up in New Zealand and had my education here I now live beside a beach outside of Auckland which is rather different from London. Now retired she enjoys travelling and researching the historical novels she writes. This is her 13th book.</p><p><br></p>