Porthellis

Porthellis
Author: Gloria Cook
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 178863649X

As rumblings of war are beginning to be heard, the inhabitants of the Cornish village of Porthellis are facing troubles of their own For Hannah, life has been wonderful over the last few months. She is blissfully happy in her marriage to Matt Penney, and now becoming mother to her young son has given her complete fulfillment. But Hannah’s peace is not to last for long. Convicted and imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, Hannah’s closest childhood friend Daniel Kittow is angry with the world. He’s also angry with Hannah, who chose Matt instead of him to be her husband. So when he’s released early from prison, his thirst for revenge takes him straight back to the people who have hurt him: including Hannah herself. An engrossing tale of love and betrayal in a Cornish village, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and Katie Flynn.

Roscarrock

Roscarrock
Author: Gloria Cook
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788636481

Some surprising secrets are about to be uncovered in Roscarrock... When Hannah Spargo instigates an expedition to spy on Roscarrock, the partially hidden house on a cliff overlooking the fishing village of Porthellis, tragedy strikes. Her brother drowns in a boating accident and she is banished from her home by her father. Hannah’s fortunes seem improved when a chance meeting leads to the proposition that she become the housekeeper at Roscarrock. Yet she is torn between the desire to go and the fear of getting involved with the elusive Opie family. Hannah quickly finds herself caught in a web of tangled relationships and mysterious passions, and a legacy of secrets hidden behind the walls of the grand house for many years... A gripping saga of secrets and family life perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Margaret Dickinson.

Trevallion

Trevallion
Author: Gloria Cook
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2019-08-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788636457

The Great War is over, but for a small Cornish community the troubles are only just beginning... When the master of the Trevallion estate, Captain Miles Trevallion, dies the desperate search for an heir begins. Rebecca Allen, daughter of the caretaker to Trevallion, is determined to protect her beloved home from ruin. After much searching, an heir to the estate is finally located – Major Alexander Fiennes. But Alex is suffering from shell shock after his horrific experiences during the war. Rebecca is forced to take charge in order to save Trevallion, and must contend with not only Alex’s broken spirit, but a ghost from the past who is determined to win Trevallion back once and for all... A gripping story of love and loyalty from the masterful Gloria Cook, perfect for fans of Magaret Dickinson.

Reflections

Reflections
Author: Gloria Cook
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788636511

When an old lover reappears, it has far-reaching consequences for those in Portcowl Beth Tresalie has been happily reconciled with her estranged mother for over a year, and is looking forward to her best friend Kitty Copeland spending Christmas with them. But Beth is thrown into turmoil when Kitty reveals that her brother’s wife, Connie, has been having an affair and requests that her brother Stuart joins them. Beth and Stuart were once lovers and Beth lives in fear of Kitty discovering her secret. Determined to make things right, Beth helps Connie to win back Stuart. But Connie has her own agenda, and sets in motion a chain of events that will have change everything for both Beth and Stuart. An enthralling historical saga set in Cornwall perfect for fans of Margaret Dickinson and Katie Flynn.

Pengarron Land

Pengarron Land
Author: Gloria Cook
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2018-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788630726

Amidst the rugged beauty of eighteenth-century Cornwall, a sweeping novel of hope and heartbreak. Kerensa Trelynne is overjoyed to be marrying her childhood sweetheart, Clem Trenchard, even though it will be a wrench to leave the idyllic cove and tumbledown cottage she shares with her grandfather, Old Tom. But when local landowner Sir Oliver Pengarron sets his sights on their home, everything changes. Old Tom dashes all of Kerensa’s hopes when he agrees to sell Trelynne Cove on one fateful condition – Sir Oliver must marry his granddaughter. As her life is turned upside down and her future thrown into turmoil, Kerensa comes to realise that true love is far more complex than childhood romance. The first instalment of the Pengarron Sagas, perfect for fans of Poldark.

Leaving Shades

Leaving Shades
Author: Gloria Cook
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788636503

When Beth returns to her childhood home, she discovers that much of her life has been based on deception... After a tragic miscarriage, Beth Tresaile returns to Owles House, the place of her miserable childhood, accompanied by her best friend, Kitty Copeland. Beth is determined to get revenge on her estranged mother, Christina, who neglected and abandoned her. But Beth slowly begins to discover that much of her childhood was built on deception. Kitty is captivated with Cornwall, and Beth reluctantly becomes involved with the locals. However, there are fresh troubles ahead when her married lover, Kitty’s brother, wants to come back into her life... A captivating Cornish saga filled with love and secrets, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and Margaret Dickinson.

Listening to the Quiet

Listening to the Quiet
Author: Gloria Cook
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2020-01-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788638654

When new passions rise to the surface, old secrets threaten to ruin everything... Jo Venner returns to the Cornish tin-mining village to where she grew up to take up the post of schoolmistress filled with memories of the happy days she spent there as a child. Despite being rejected by her mother, she is determined to build a life in Parmath. She soon falls in love with Luke Vigus who stirs up feelings she has never known before. But Luke is burdened with the responsibility of an alcoholic mother and his three young half-siblings – and their relationship can never be accepted by the villagers. Meanwhile Marcus Lidgey, the schoolmaster, is drawn to Jo. Yet he too harbours a dark past and is gradually, dreadfully, losing his mind... An emotional saga of love and community set in Cornwall, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and Margaret Dickinson

Trevennor’s Will

Trevennor’s Will
Author: Gloria Cook
Publisher: Canelo
Total Pages: 447
Release: 2019-08-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788636449

As heiress to the Trevennor fortune, hiding her identity is her best chance for survival... Isabel Hampton is the only survivor of a horrific carriage accident that happens on her way to the bedside of her ailing wealthy uncle, Sir Laurence Trevennor. Being heiress to a vast fortune puts Isabel mortal danger from her cousins, the Kempthornes, who will stop at nothing to claim the Trevennor riches for themselves. For protection, Isabel is placed in the care of Nick Nancarrow: a broad-shouldered, gruff young man who is tasked with concealing her whereabouts and identity. Isabel must give up her ladylike ways if she is to survive incognito until the Kempthornes’ crimes can be proven. Away from all she knows, she slowly begins to discover that there is more to Nick than meets the eye, and that there is beauty in even the simplest of lives. An epic tale of romance and intrigue in 18th Century Cornwall, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Val Wood.