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Greystone #2
At Willows Edge
In the final months of World War II, newly-wedded Thomas and Gilda Gardner make their home at Willows Edge, in the village of Englewood, Warwickshire. Thomas is assigned as a pilot instructor at Lindley Field, having been wounded in France on D-day, and Gilda resumes her war work at nearby Greystone Manor. Under the direction of Mrs. Eleanor Wood, her mentor and owner of the estate, Gilda assists in the kitchen, feeding the airmen billeted there.
Good news from the continent gives false hope that the war will soon be over, and Eleanor makes plans to host a celebratory Christmas, hoping that the unwed mother of her grandson can be persuaded to come.
In some kind of final insult to the war-battered
people of England, the V-2 bombs come on the scene, and the threat they pose unnerves even the steady Priscilla Armstrong. The destruction of one such explosion is far-reaching and ultimately risks the safety and happiness of those many miles from its impact.
Eleanor and her staff at Greystone Manor once again provide a safe haven to those in harm's way, welcoming lonely newcomers, including an innocent, orphaned love child, who finds herself in a grownup world she cannot understand. Eleanor works selflessly toward the physical comfort of those in her home, investing personally in their ultimate happiness, while her own heart is rent in two by the agonizing hope that her son is still alive.
Good news from the continent gives false hope that the war will soon be over, and Eleanor makes plans to host a celebratory Christmas, hoping that the unwed mother of her grandson can be persuaded to come.
In some kind of final insult to the war-battered
people of England, the V-2 bombs come on the scene, and the threat they pose unnerves even the steady Priscilla Armstrong. The destruction of one such explosion is far-reaching and ultimately risks the safety and happiness of those many miles from its impact.
Eleanor and her staff at Greystone Manor once again provide a safe haven to those in harm's way, welcoming lonely newcomers, including an innocent, orphaned love child, who finds herself in a grownup world she cannot understand. Eleanor works selflessly toward the physical comfort of those in her home, investing personally in their ultimate happiness, while her own heart is rent in two by the agonizing hope that her son is still alive.
418 pages, Paperback
First published September 29, 2010
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November 2, 2021
Perfect read for any day but a cold rainy is perfest
Just discovered this author the book was so enjoyable I was at the end before I knew it. Not sugary sweet just enough heartbreak but sweetness to make so very enjoyable
Just discovered this author the book was so enjoyable I was at the end before I knew it. Not sugary sweet just enough heartbreak but sweetness to make so very enjoyable
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April 13, 2024Another winner from M. Kennon!
Wonderful writing! The character development is perfect! I love her transition from one story line to another. She remind's me of Maeve Binchy!😍 Very lovely characters & their stories! Awesome series! Going to reread the whole thing again!🤗
Wonderful writing! The character development is perfect! I love her transition from one story line to another. She remind's me of Maeve Binchy!😍 Very lovely characters & their stories! Awesome series! Going to reread the whole thing again!🤗
February 23, 2017
Light predictable. Found characters lacked depth. Like drinking a cup of herbal tea it was warm somewhat tasty but not the real thing
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January 14, 2014I love World War II books, especially those of England's homefront. I have read as many as I could get my hands on over the years. I am the author of this book and wanted it added to my Goodreads list. It was a labor of love as have been all of my books. It is also available as a Kindle Book.
January 20, 2015
Excellent
If you enjoy stories of England set during WWII you will love this book. It is well written with accurate facts of the war. I felt part of the family from the beginning as if I had moved in with them. This is a must read book enjoy it and lose yourself in it as I did..
If you enjoy stories of England set during WWII you will love this book. It is well written with accurate facts of the war. I felt part of the family from the beginning as if I had moved in with them. This is a must read book enjoy it and lose yourself in it as I did..
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