A Stranger in Burracombe
Author(s): Lilian Harry
Like the rest of the nation, the Burracombe villagers are shocked when King George the Sixth dies suddenly in 1952. But in the midst of their grief, the arrival of a stranger in the village on the very same day goes almost unnoticed, as the villagers have their own concerns...Farmer's daughter Val needs to find a home before she can marry her sweetheart; Hilary is struggling to come to terms with her new responsibilities, and Stella is still getting to know the sister she thought she had lost during the war. While the children at the village school are as lively and inquisitive as ever, there are still conflicts and feuds amongst the long-standing residents of Burracombe. Then a search for a family draws the whole village together, and more than one person is led to question their own ideas about families and what they mean.
Product Information
Lilian Harry's Dartmoor-based series has all the drama and warmth her readers expect and love. All her recent novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers. She is also a regular Book Club main selection and top seller, and has sold over a million copies. The critics on Lilian Harry: 'A warm compelling novel of love and sacrifice in extraordinary times' My Weekly. Heartwarming characters that leave you wanting more' Dee Williams. 'Real and vivid' Historical Novels Review. 'A riveting read' News Letter. 'Careful research has been combined with the author's own vivid memories of the period, giving a sense of authenticity entwined within a story that's both heart-warming and entertaining' Best of British. 'A perfect nostalgia hit!' Yours.
"This is a well-written novel that will no doubt enthral Harry's numerous fans." --"Historical Novels Review"
Lilian Harry grew up in Portsmouth. She has a son, a daughter, and two grandchildren, and now lives in a village on the edge of Dartmoor.
General Fields
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- : Orion Publishing Co
- : Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
- : 0.388
- : 28 November 2007
- : 205mm X 129mm X 32mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 30 September 2007
- : books
Special Fields
- : FT
- : 416
- : oc2007203181
- : oc2007203181
- : 823.914
- : English
- : Paperback
- : Lilian Harry