Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree

by Margaret Thornton

Blackpool 1940. Although the War means uncertainty and anxiety for some, Eunice Morton is grateful for the opportunities it provides her with. She volunteers for the Women's Land Army and is sent to help on a farm in Gloucestershire. Milking the cows and working in the fields are a far cry from the domestic routine that she is used to, but Eunice enjoys her work and her newfound independence. Meanwhile, her relationship with her childhood friend Ronnie looks set to turn into something more romantic, but Eunice still isn't sure that Ronnie is the one for her. Then she befriends Heinrich Muller, a German POW sent to work on the farm, and an elicit moment of passion changes her life forever...

Genres: Fiction

Paperback

First published August 4, 2003

About the author

Margaret Thornton was born in Blackpool and has lived there all her life. She was a qualified teacher but retired in order to concentrate on her writing.

Thornton has two children and five grandchildren. Her previous Blackpool sagas are available from Headline and have been highly praised. To date, she has written 24 novels.

Reviews

[Joyce tuffs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A touching story.

This is a delightful story about Eunice and her boyfriend Ronnie and their friendship together. I enjoy this author books and look forward to reading others.

[Pauline · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad read but seemed a bit disjointed.