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Love and Loss at the Beach Hotel

A moving, uplifting WW1 saga

Francesca Capaldi author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canelo

Published:21st Nov '24

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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

ISBN: 9781804368466

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm

Weight: unknown

368 pages