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1914, England. Will her decision unite her family or tear them apart?Surrounded by beautiful gardens in the glorious Sussex countryside, Summerhayes House seems like a true hidden paradise, but behind its polished floors and perfect green lawns is a family divided. The Summer family's beloved home is under threat, and nineteen-year-old Elizabeth Summer finds herself caught in the heart of the crisis.Elizabeth's father believes his daughter marrying well will save Summerhayes. But Elizabeth is distraught at the stifling future ahead of her. A chance meeting with green-eyed Aiden Kellaway, the handsome architect's apprentice working on the estate's prized gardens, changes everything. For the first time, Elizabeth pictures an entirely different life, and - despite her father's wishes - she is determined to take hold of it.But war is brewing in Europe, and when its long shadow touches Summerhayes, Elizabeth realises her rebellion will come at a price. Desperately torn between family loyalty, society's expectations and the bright chance at happiness she glimpsed in Aiden's arms, she is forced to make an impossible choice.As Elizabeth's future - and her family's - hangs in the balance, she must ask herself, is the price worth paying? And can she live with the consequences?An unforgettable, totally gripping and heart-wrenching historical family saga. Fans of Tracy Rees, Kate Morton and Elizabeth Jane Howard will be utterly swept away by The Girl from Summerhayes. Previously published as The Buttonmaker's Daughter.What readers are saying about the Summerhayes House series:'Right from page one I was hooked... I LOVED IT!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved this... Definitely a five-star read for me.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'A real page-turner... A book I totally disappeared into for an evening and long into the night, totally losing any sense of time.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Everything I hoped it would be and so much more... Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Beautiful book. I was completely immersed in the story... Made me feel I was there in the midst of it all.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

1944, England. A chance meeting with a soldier unravels a long-buried family mystery...England is in the devastating grip of World War Two, and Bethany Merston's life changes in an instant when bombs screech down over London. Heartbroken, she leaves the shattered ruins of her home behind. In the Sussex countryside, she takes a job as companion to elderly Alice Summer, mistress of the crumbling and over-grown Summerhayes House.Its once-pristine grounds are now home to a regiment of soldiers preparing for an invasion across the channel. But Bethany's wartime experiences mean she can find beauty in broken things, and she is captured by the estate's magic. When she meets handsome, blue-eyed Lieutenant Jos Kerrigan in the gardens one morning, it is clear he has also been captivated by Summerhayes. As their friendship grows, Bethany realises that it's not just the house she's falling for...But something is stirring beneath the surface at Summerhayes... When Bethany discovers that Alice is receiving anonymous letters that have opened up old family wounds, she is determined to find out who is responsible. Convinced that Summerhayes itself holds the key to the mystery, Bethany and Jos explore the grand house together.The answers lie in a long-forgotten painting in the dusty attic, unravelling the mysteries of the Summer family. And as the truth about Alice's past comes to light, it has the power to change Bethany's future.Will Bethany and Jos's blossoming love survive the war, or will the secrets of Summerhayes tear them apart?Previously published as The Secret of Summerhayes.A totally heartbreaking and gripping wartime family saga, fans of Tracy Rees, Kate Morton and Elizabeth Jane Howard will have their hearts stolen by The Secrets of Summerhayes. Previously published as The Secret of Summerhayes.What readers are saying about the Summerhayes House series:'Right from page one I was hooked... I LOVED IT!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved this... Definitely a five-star read for me.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'A real page-turner... A book I totally disappeared into for an evening and long into the night, totally losing any sense of time.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Everything I hoped it would be and so much more... Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Beautiful book. I was completely immersed in the story... Made me feel I was there in the midst of it all.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿