Heartbreak in the Valleys (Wartime in the Valleys)

Literature & Fiction

Capaldi, Francesca

Genre Fiction

Hera Ediciones

''Heart-wrenching, highly emotional and hard to put down...saga writing at its mesmerizing best.'' Reader Review 
Will Elizabeth choose love over duty? 
It’s August 1917 and WW1 continues to take a toll. The villagers of Dorcalon, a mining village in the Rhymney Valley, try to keep hope alive; but every day brings fresh tragedy as more of their sons and fathers are killed on foreign battlefields. 
Elizabeth Meredith, daughter of mine manager Herbert, enjoys a privileged position in the village, but she longs to break free of society’s expectations. 
Falling in love with miner, Gwilym Owen, brings more joy to her life than she’s ever known… until she’s forced to choose between her love and her disapproving family. Seeking an escape, Elizabeth signs up as a VAD nurse and is swiftly sent to help the troops in France, even as her heart breaks at leaving Gwilym behind. 
Separated by society and the Great War, can Elizabeth and Gwilym find their way back together again? Or will their love become another casualty of war? 
A romantic, emotional saga set in WW1 - fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Newberry will adore this captivating read. 
Readers are loving Hope in the Valleys: 
‘Another great instalment in the Valleys series…Really enjoyed this book and I’m already looking forward to reading the fourth one.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
‘Absolutely loved this book…Lovely characters and a beautifully written storyline. Highly recommend this book and the author’. ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
‘I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The book tells of the lives of some who fought and some who stayed behind to work in the mines. I do recommend that you read this book.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
‘It was like visiting old friends and family…It is just like coming home reading this book.’ ☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
‘A story of friends, love, hate and forgiveness…A story of the war and those lost. I did enjoy reading this book and I would recommend it.’ ☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
‘I was so excited to start this book…It was like visiting family. I recommend this book and hope there will be another.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
‘It was lovely to return to the village and meet these characters again…Pleased to see there is another instalment of the series on the way.’ ☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
Praise for Francesca Capaldi''s beautiful WW1 Welsh saga series: 
''Rich with well-drawn characters, twists and turns, sense of history and place...it was hard to put down. I loved it!’ Rosie Hendry, author of the East End Angels series 
‘I loved this book… I would heartily recommend it for anyone who enjoys family saga or historical fiction.’ Reader Review 
‘This is such a warm-hearted book… I would ask all readers to read this book. I loved it’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
‘This is a really emotional book…I really enjoyed this book and fully recommend it. Worth all the stars’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
‘An all-engrossing story that swept me along with it. It is a wonderful historical saga with a hint of romance'' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

Hope in the Valleys: A sweeping, emotional WW1 saga (Wartime in the Valleys)

Canelo Hera

Can Polly finally escape her haunting past? 
Spring 1919: WW1 might be over, but the inhabitants of Dorcalon in the Welsh Valleys still feel the pain of the war that took so many of their men. 
Polly Smith is trying to survive her own battle at home. After her abusive husband, Gus, was finally jailed, Polly has been raising her two-year-old son, Herby alone. 
But being a single mother isn't easy, and Polly finds it harder still as Gus's criminal activities leave her with a bad reputation. Lonely and struggling for money, Polly retreats as she becomes the subject of cruel gossip. 
A job offer throws her a lifeline, and as she grows closer to soldier, Henry Austin, it seems that Polly might finally be changing her life - until dark secrets from her past emerge, threatening her new happiness. Can Polly clear her name? Or will the mistakes of the past ruin her future? 
A captivating, romantic wartime saga that fans of Rosie Clarke and Jean Fullerton will love. 
Praise for the Wartime in the Valleys series: 
'Rich with well-drawn characters, twists and turns, sense of history and place...it was hard to put down. I loved it!' Rosie Hendry, author of the East End Angels series 
'This is a really emotional book...I really enjoyed this book and fully recommend it. Worth all the stars' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
'A lovely debut saga!... Great story line and wonderful period details.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
'I loved this book... I would heartily recommend it for anyone who enjoys family saga or historical fiction.' Reader Review 
'An all-engrossing story that swept me along with it. It is a wonderful historical saga... With a hint of romance... It had me go through an array of emotions' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 
'this is such a warm-hearted book... I would ask all readers to read this book. I loved it' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

Trouble in the Valleys (Wartime in the Valleys)

A New Start at the Beach Hotel

All Change at the Beach Hotel

Dark Days at the Beach Hotel

Can true love win the day? 
Hetty Affleck is working as a maid at the prestigious Beach Hotel in Littlehampton. Her beau, Lorcan, is away at war and has recently stopped replying to her letters but she is determined to keep her spirits up. When she meets wealthy shipbuilder’s son Victor Perryman, they pass the time of day and they both feel a connection but she can’t allow herself to think anything more of it - not only does she have Lorcan to think of, but she and Victor are divided by wealth and class. 
Yet they meet again and Hetty is charmed and intrigued by Victor and his openness towards her. It becomes harder to ignore the attachment growing between them. 
When Lorcan comes back on leave, Hetty is forced to face her true feelings. Who does she really love, and can that love conquer everything in its path? 
An uplifting, emotional WW1 saga perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Jean Fullerton 
Readers adore the Beach Hotel series: 
‘Oh wow this story was…amazing and heartfelt…I hope there will be more in this series’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
‘Had me turning the pages well into the night… A five-star, well-written beach caper. A page turner from beginning to end.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
‘I have enjoyed all three books in this series but this one was the best! I think that is because it is Helen’s story and Helen is the very heart of the hotel…I really enjoyed it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
‘The strong thread that runs through this series is friendship, that’s exactly what Helen Bygrove needs when things get difficult! I know it was third in series but I’m sure there’s room for a follow up! I live in hope.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
‘Another brilliant book by this brilliant author’ Reader Review 
‘Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn’t put it down. Family saga at its best’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
‘I loved this enchanting read…could not put it down…’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
‘Well, what a start to a new series! There are many secrets to be uncovered…I loved this book.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
‘Charming…this book felt like an escape…The story was heartwarming’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book…I’m glad there is more to come from the Beach Hotel.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Love and Loss at the Beach Hotel: A moving, uplifting WW1 saga (Beach Hotel Series)

Romance

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