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Nothing Is Forever
After tragedy, a young woman finds happiness in helping others...
June Tate writes an enthralling saga in Nothing Is Forever , as a young woman faces the aftermath of the First World War, and finds fulfilment after heartache. Perfect for fans of Pam Evans and Cathy Sharp.
'A heart-rending tale of the life and loves of a brave and compassionate woman' - Gilda O'Neill
Following the loss of her fiancé in WW1, a devastated Flora Ferguson arrives in Southampton, alone and desolate. With the love of her life gone for ever, she determines to devote herself to the street-children who live around the docks and to free them from their poverty and squalor.
But through this sacrifice comes unexpected fulfilment, for not only does Flora find her work wonderfully rewarding, but she finds a new degree of happiness through her friendship with the handsome and dedicated Dr Richard Goodwin - a man who shares her compassion and desire to help. Comforted by their closeness, Flora pushes away the thought that if only Richard weren't married to the spoilt and selfish Lydia, he may have been the one to mend her broken heart.
But before long, Flora's efforts to improve the conditions in the docklands earn her the enmity of Jack la Salles, a dangerous and powerful underworld figure. With all she holds dear at stake, Flora must fight for the happiness which she knows can be hers...
What readers are saying about Nothing Is Forever :
'From start to finish a brilliant, well written story that keeps you wanting more '
' Nothing is Forever is a touching and moving story , about one woman's intentions to do good being jeopardised by all who are bad'
' Brilliant read , enjoyed every moment of this book. I could not put it down - great story line and brilliant characters '
June Tate writes an enthralling saga in Nothing Is Forever , as a young woman faces the aftermath of the First World War, and finds fulfilment after heartache. Perfect for fans of Pam Evans and Cathy Sharp.
'A heart-rending tale of the life and loves of a brave and compassionate woman' - Gilda O'Neill
Following the loss of her fiancé in WW1, a devastated Flora Ferguson arrives in Southampton, alone and desolate. With the love of her life gone for ever, she determines to devote herself to the street-children who live around the docks and to free them from their poverty and squalor.
But through this sacrifice comes unexpected fulfilment, for not only does Flora find her work wonderfully rewarding, but she finds a new degree of happiness through her friendship with the handsome and dedicated Dr Richard Goodwin - a man who shares her compassion and desire to help. Comforted by their closeness, Flora pushes away the thought that if only Richard weren't married to the spoilt and selfish Lydia, he may have been the one to mend her broken heart.
But before long, Flora's efforts to improve the conditions in the docklands earn her the enmity of Jack la Salles, a dangerous and powerful underworld figure. With all she holds dear at stake, Flora must fight for the happiness which she knows can be hers...
What readers are saying about Nothing Is Forever :
'From start to finish a brilliant, well written story that keeps you wanting more '
' Nothing is Forever is a touching and moving story , about one woman's intentions to do good being jeopardised by all who are bad'
' Brilliant read , enjoyed every moment of this book. I could not put it down - great story line and brilliant characters '
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388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 2002
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June 17, 2018
The first part of the tale occurs in war-torn Europe where a Scots volunteer nurse helps care for men injured in the brutal trench warfare. She starts a relationship with a pilot; for the life of me I can't see why they didn't marry. When he is killed she is devastated but bravely continues working.
After the war, disembarking at Southampton, our heroine sees many begging children and learns that there are more than the council can care for. She plunges her own inheritance into starting a home, more like the nursery she had herself than a Dickensian home. Complications ensue.
I thought more should have been made of the impropriety of a single woman running the home by herself, and having even respectable gentlemen callers with no chaperone. Also I see no mention of women's suffrage, while the war wounded seem to have marched right on out of town. Maybe none of this mattered in 1915 Southampton, though a street girl is described by a man as a person of poor moral character. And when the home is forced to economise the lady still dines on guinea fowl. Not rabbit or neck of mutton stew. I did enjoy the tale, which was not over-complicated.
This is an unbiased review.
After the war, disembarking at Southampton, our heroine sees many begging children and learns that there are more than the council can care for. She plunges her own inheritance into starting a home, more like the nursery she had herself than a Dickensian home. Complications ensue.
I thought more should have been made of the impropriety of a single woman running the home by herself, and having even respectable gentlemen callers with no chaperone. Also I see no mention of women's suffrage, while the war wounded seem to have marched right on out of town. Maybe none of this mattered in 1915 Southampton, though a street girl is described by a man as a person of poor moral character. And when the home is forced to economise the lady still dines on guinea fowl. Not rabbit or neck of mutton stew. I did enjoy the tale, which was not over-complicated.
This is an unbiased review.
October 27, 2024
Much too predictable. The first love is bound to die, and does. Flora is a goody two shoes and therefore has success with her childrens home.. She ends up with Richard the lovely town doctor.
January 11, 2026
I enjoyed it even though it was a little predictable from quite early on.
I’m a bit confused about the description of Flora’s office though. Chapter 22 reads: ‘What about Mavis?’ asked Jessie quietly. ‘We must keep her out of sight.’
‘She can stay in my office, which I’ll lock. No one can look inside, as there are no windows. She’ll be safe there.’
Then in chapter 27: Alone in her office, Flora stood looking out of the window.
I’m a bit confused about the description of Flora’s office though. Chapter 22 reads: ‘What about Mavis?’ asked Jessie quietly. ‘We must keep her out of sight.’
‘She can stay in my office, which I’ll lock. No one can look inside, as there are no windows. She’ll be safe there.’
Then in chapter 27: Alone in her office, Flora stood looking out of the window.
January 8, 2018
Outstanding Book
This book had me entranced. This book had me awake till the early hours many a night, not wanting to put it down. Fantastic author, looking forward to reading another of her books.
This book had me entranced. This book had me awake till the early hours many a night, not wanting to put it down. Fantastic author, looking forward to reading another of her books.
February 3, 2025
Why did this book have to end?
I have loved reading this book and certainly didn't want to finish reading it!
I am so glad that after all her trials and tribulations there was a happy ending for Flora - she certainly deserved it!!
I have loved reading this book and certainly didn't want to finish reading it!
I am so glad that after all her trials and tribulations there was a happy ending for Flora - she certainly deserved it!!
November 21, 2017
I enjoyed this book , sad moments with a lovely ending bit predictable but easy reading
December 15, 2017
Great read really enjoyed it could not put this book down wanted to finish it great author
June 12, 2020
Was a good, really enjoyed they way it had different story line so something new was always coming.
January 4, 2026
Mediocre "romance." Interesting enough story, stupid sex scenes unnecessary.
February 7, 2026
Soap opera predictable. I was expecting a much deeper and rich story about that era.
February 26, 2013
Flora Ferguson’s life is left shattered after the tragic death of her fiancé in World War I. All her future plans had come to an abrupt end.
Heartbroken, but brave and determined to move on, Flora decides to dedicate her life helping the poor and deprived children from around the docklands area of Southampton, by opening up a children’s home. Soon it is not only the children that kind-hearted Flora is helping, but other people in great need of a chance of change too. With the help of a local Priest and G.P they find that caring and trying to make a difference is no easy task, and that with their good intentions there are people with bad intentions who only care for themselves and their own criminal agendas and they will stop at nothing to destroy Flora’s good work.
Nothing is Forever is a touching and moving story, about one woman’s intentions to do good being jeopardised by all who are bad. A powerfully told story that as so much going on in the story that it plays out like a film in your mind, and would be perfect to be made into a film or television drama that would out shine some of the programmes that do make it to our screens. The writing is excellent; I can say nothing but good things about this book and the characters. I found this book to be especially touching on a personal note too as it did reminded me a lot about my own dear grandmother’s life. It is a realistic story of true to life drama. This is the second June Tate book I have read and I am pleased to see I have many more of her books to read, because I know if I have a June Tate book in my reading pile, I am in for a good read.
Heartbroken, but brave and determined to move on, Flora decides to dedicate her life helping the poor and deprived children from around the docklands area of Southampton, by opening up a children’s home. Soon it is not only the children that kind-hearted Flora is helping, but other people in great need of a chance of change too. With the help of a local Priest and G.P they find that caring and trying to make a difference is no easy task, and that with their good intentions there are people with bad intentions who only care for themselves and their own criminal agendas and they will stop at nothing to destroy Flora’s good work.
Nothing is Forever is a touching and moving story, about one woman’s intentions to do good being jeopardised by all who are bad. A powerfully told story that as so much going on in the story that it plays out like a film in your mind, and would be perfect to be made into a film or television drama that would out shine some of the programmes that do make it to our screens. The writing is excellent; I can say nothing but good things about this book and the characters. I found this book to be especially touching on a personal note too as it did reminded me a lot about my own dear grandmother’s life. It is a realistic story of true to life drama. This is the second June Tate book I have read and I am pleased to see I have many more of her books to read, because I know if I have a June Tate book in my reading pile, I am in for a good read.
April 15, 2013
This was an ok book with a run of the mill storyline. Nothing to thrilling or exciting in it but a book that makes you smile in the end. Not sure i would search out another book by this author.
May 25, 2018
Well it's about a nurse and a war so I was happy. And it's quite fun to read a book where on each page you can play a game of spot the cliché.
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