A Summer Promise: The page-turning historical romance from the bestselling author
Feb 2015 · Random House
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Tragically orphaned at just five, Maddy Hebditch is sent to live with her strict grandmother at Larkspur Farm in Yorkshire. Despite the back-breaking farm work, Maddy’s friends Alice, Marigold and Tom bring sunshine to her hard life.
But when war is declared, their idyllic summers together are over. Determined to do their bit, Maddy and her friends volunteer for the forces. Separated by conflict, all four face terrible danger as the war worsens.
Then Tom is gravely injured, and Maddy’s world falls apart... Can they confront their deepest feelings with such an uncertain future ahead of them?
A heart-wrenching, page-turning tale of friendship, resilience and love from bestselling author Katie Flynn.
WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN...
'Her characters are like old friends'
'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy'
'Heartwarming romance'
'Hard to put down'
Tragically orphaned at just five, Maddy Hebditch is sent to live with her strict grandmother at Larkspur Farm in Yorkshire. Despite the back-breaking farm work, Maddy’s friends Alice, Marigold and Tom bring sunshine to her hard life.
But when war is declared, their idyllic summers together are ov...
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26 reviews
Karen King
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October 15, 2019
Couldn't put it down, I was expecting a " light read " but was so wrapped up in the characters that it was impossible to stop.
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Carole Blake
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September 22, 2020
Good tale,of love, war and the ups and downs that go with it.
Alexandra Hepburn
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August 27, 2019
Great magical read from a wonderful author. Coudn't put it down, read it all in one go
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About the author
Katie Flynn has lived for many years in the north-west. A compulsive writer, she started with short stories and articles and many of her early stories were broadcast on Radio Merseyside. She decided to write her Liverpool series after hearing the reminiscences of family members about life in the city in the early years of the twentieth century. She also writes as Judith Saxton. For the past few years, she has had to cope with ME but has continued to write.
Katie Flynn has lived for many years in the north-west. A compulsive writer, she started with short stories and articles and many of her early stories were broadcast on Radio Merseyside. She decided to write her Liverpool series after hearing the reminiscences of family members about life in the ...
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