Elizabeth Gill

A gripping new emotional saga from the author of A Sister's Dream. 1950: Seventeen-year-old Josephine Cliffe and her younger sister, Eliza, have the perfect lives, wanting for nothing in the huge house they live in with their parents in Sydney, Australia. But when her father's mining company falls apart, the family are left with nothing. They have no choice but to return to Durham, England, to live with their harsh, mean-spirited grandmother. Life in England isn't what Jo expects, and as bad luck continues to follow the Cliffe family, she'll need to rely on the local community if her family are to survive. But will Jo be able to find a new beginning in Durham? Or will she find a way to return to Australia for good? Sales Points711The fourth book in the Hilda House series, which also reads as a standalone. 2Elizabeth Gill has written over 40 historical sagas in her career, writing heartbreaking yet hopeful stories full of compassion3Emotional saga set in the 1950s with strong female characters, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin4A Daughter's Hope has a strong Australian connection, with the main characters emigrating back to the UK from Sydney

From the author of A Home of Her Own comes a gripping historical saga full of love, loss and hope, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs and Ellie Dean.1909, NorthumberlandWhen Shona Hardy''s husband is lost at sea, she finds herself alone in a village which has always seen her as an outsider.A world away, Harry Darling has achieved wealth and respectability, but he has never forgotten the poverty and hardship that he grew up in or the girl who saved his life.When tragedy strikes again and Shona''s father passes away on Harry''s doorstep, Harry finally has a chance to pay Shona back for her kindness. But as their pasts and presents collide, will their lives be altered for ever?''Elizabeth writes such strong female characters, who never fail to succeed in the face of adversity'' - Trisha Ashley''Elizabeth reminds us that there is always hope in the face of darkness'' - Katie Fforde

The new heart-wrenching, yet hopeful, historical saga from Elizabeth Gill.After falling pregnant unexpectedly, sixteen-year-old Catrin is devastated when her neglectful father takes the baby away from her.Fleeing her family home, Catrin reunites with her brother Roddy, a trainee doctor. Wanting to change her life for the better despite her grief, she studies to become a doctor in her own right.But society isn''t welcoming to female doctors and unmarried mothers. Will Catrin be able to win her patients'' trust and fulfil her dream of helping other women like her? And will she ever find the child she''s never forgotten?''Elizabeth reminds us that there is always hope in the face of darkness'' Katie Fforde''Elizabeth writes such strong female characters, who never fail to succeed in the face of adversity'' Trisha Ashley''This book is absolutely brilliant, kept me captivated from beginning to end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review