{"product_id":"hope-in-the-valleys-9781800327832","title":"Hope in the Valleys","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eHeart-wrenching\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehighly emotional\u003c\/b\u003e and hard to put down...\u003cb\u003esaga writing at its mesmerizing best\u003c\/b\u003e.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill Elizabeth choose love over duty?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s \u003cb\u003eAugust 1917\u003c\/b\u003e and WW1 continues to take a toll. The villagers of Dorcalon, a mining village in the Rhymney Valley, try to keep hope alive; but every day brings fresh tragedy as more of their sons and fathers are killed on foreign battlefields. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Meredith\u003c\/b\u003e, daughter of mine manager Herbert, enjoys a privileged position in the village, but she longs to break free of society’s expectations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalling in love with miner, \u003cb\u003eGwilym Owen\u003c\/b\u003e, brings more joy to her life than she’s ever known… until she’s forced to choose between her love and her disapproving family. Seeking an escape, Elizabeth signs up as a VAD nurse and is swiftly sent to help the troops in France, even as her heart breaks at leaving Gwilym behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparated by society and the Great War, can Elizabeth and Gwilym find their way back together again? Or will their love become another casualty of war?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA romantic, emotional saga set in WW1 - fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Newberry will adore this captivating read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are loving \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHope in the Valleys:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eAnother great instalment \u003c\/b\u003ein the Valleys series…Really enjoyed this book and \u003cb\u003eI’m already looking forward to reading the fourth one.\u003c\/b\u003e’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eAbsolutely loved this book\u003c\/b\u003e…Lovely characters and \u003cb\u003ea beautifully written storyline.\u003c\/b\u003e Highly recommend this book and the author’. ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.\u003c\/b\u003e The book tells of the lives of some who fought and some who stayed behind to work in the mines. I do recommend that you read this book.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘It \u003cb\u003ewas like visiting old friends and family\u003c\/b\u003e…It is just like coming home reading this book.’ ☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eA story of friends, love, hate and forgiveness\u003c\/b\u003e…A story of the war and those lost. I did enjoy reading this book and I would recommend it.’ ☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI was so excited to start this book\u003c\/b\u003e…It was like visiting family. I recommend this book and \u003cb\u003ehope there will be another.\u003c\/b\u003e’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘It was \u003cb\u003elovely to return to the village and meet these characters again\u003c\/b\u003e…Pleased to see there is another instalment of the series on the way.’ ☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Francesca Capaldi's beautiful WW1 Welsh saga series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Rich with well-drawn characters, twists and turns, sense of history and place...\u003cb\u003eit was hard to put down. I loved it!\u003c\/b\u003e’ Rosie Hendry, author of the \u003ci\u003eEast End Angels\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I \u003cb\u003eloved this book\u003c\/b\u003e… I would \u003cb\u003eheartily recommend\u003c\/b\u003e it for anyone who \u003cb\u003eenjoys family saga\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003ehistorical fiction\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This is \u003cb\u003esuch a warm-hearted book\u003c\/b\u003e… I would ask all readers to read this book. \u003cb\u003eI loved it\u003c\/b\u003e’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This is a \u003cb\u003ereally emotional \u003c\/b\u003ebook…I \u003cb\u003ereally enjoyed this book\u003c\/b\u003e and fully recommend it. \u003cb\u003eWorth all the stars\u003c\/b\u003e’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A\u003cb\u003en all-engrossing story \u003c\/b\u003ethat swept me along with it. It is \u003cb\u003ea wonderful historical saga \u003c\/b\u003ewith a hint of romance' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48741732581719,"sku":"9781800327832","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781800327832.jpg?v=1720058609","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/hope-in-the-valleys-9781800327832","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}