The Girl from Summerhayes

<p><strong>1914 England. Will her decision unite her family or tear them apart?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Surrounded by beautiful gardens in the glorious Sussex countryside <strong>Summerhayes House</strong> seems like a true hidden paradise but behind its polished floors and perfect green lawns is a family divided. The Summer family's beloved home is under threat and nineteen-year-old <strong>Elizabeth Summer </strong>finds herself caught in the heart of the crisis.</p><p><br></p><p>Elizabeth's father believes his daughter marrying well will save Summerhayes. But Elizabeth is distraught at the stifling future ahead of her. A chance meeting with green-eyed <strong>Aiden Kellaway</strong> the handsome architect's apprentice working on the estate's prized gardens changes everything. For the first time Elizabeth pictures an entirely different life and - despite her father's wishes - she is determined to take hold of it.</p><p><br></p><p>But war is brewing in Europe and when its long shadow touches Summerhayes Elizabeth realises her rebellion will come at a price. Desperately torn between family loyalty society's expectations and the bright chance at happiness she glimpsed in Aiden's arms she is forced to make an impossible choice.</p><p><br></p><p>As Elizabeth's future - and her family's - hangs in the balance she must ask herself<strong> is the price worth paying? And can she live with the consequences?</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>An unforgettable totally gripping and heart-wrenching historical family saga. Fans of Tracy Rees Kate Morton and Elizabeth Jane Howard will be utterly swept away by <em>The Girl from Summerhayes</em>.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Previously published as <em>The Buttonmaker's Daughter</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What readers are saying about the Summerhayes House series:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>'Right from page one <strong>I was hooked</strong>... <strong>I LOVED IT!!!!</strong>' Goodreads reviewer ??????????</p><p><br></p><p>'<strong>I</strong> <strong>absolutely loved</strong> this... Definitely <strong>a five-star read</strong> for me.' Goodreads reviewer ??????????</p><p><br></p><p>'<strong>A real page-turner</strong>... A book <strong>I totally disappeared into </strong>for an evening and<strong> long into the night totally losing any sense of time</strong>.' Goodreads reviewer ??????????</p><p><br></p><p>'<strong>Everything I hoped it would be </strong>and so much more... <strong>Excellent</strong>.' Goodreads reviewer ??????????</p><p><br></p><p>'<strong>Beautiful</strong> book. <strong>I was completely immersed</strong> in the story... <strong>Made me feel I was there in the midst of it all</strong>.' Goodreads reviewer ????????</p>