The Talisman – Molly’s Story

by Eliza J Scott

Molly Pennock has lived in her family’s rambling farmhouse since childhood. With views over the puffing chimneys of Lytell Stangdale and endless purple heather moorland, it was there she made a home with her childhood sweetheart Pip, married at only nineteen and dreamed of starting a glamping business on the farm.

But when Molly suffers an unimaginable loss, she finds herself hiding away from the close-knit village community she once cherished and devotes herself to bringing their shared dream to life. When converting an old caravan for the campsite, a surprise discovery takes her back to a mysterious silver talisman given to her twenty years ago that brings up memories she had long kept hidden away.

With the unwavering support of her dearest friends Kitty and Violet, accompanied by her faithful Labrador Phoebe, Molly must navigate the treacherous path between holding onto cherished memories and embracing an uncertain future. Can she find the courage to trust in love again? And will a promise made long ago under the moorland sky finally lead her back to happiness?

Escape to the chocolate box beauty of the Yorkshire Dales in this inspiring tale of love, friendship and new beginnings, perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jenny Colgan and Phillipa Ashley.

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308 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 4, 2025

About the author

Eliza is proud to be a member of the RNA. She lives in North Yorkshire with her family. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found with her nose in a book/glued to her Kindle or working in her garden, fighting a losing battle against the weeds.

Eliza also enjoys bracing walks in the countryside, rounded off by a visit to a teashop where she can indulge in another two of her favourite things: tea and cake.

Her biggest weakness is ginger biscuits dunked in tea.

Eliza is inspired by her beautiful surroundings and loves to write heartwarming romance stories with relatable female characters. She enjoys exploring the dynamics of female friendship, with a key feature of her books being how women pull together and support one another when things get tough.

Eliza's novels will always have happy endings.

Books by Eliza:

LIFE ON THE MOORS SERIES:

The Letter - Kitty's Story (Book #1)

The Talisman - Molly's Story (Book #2)

The Secret -Molly's Story (Book #3)

A Christmas Kiss (Book #4)

A Christmas Wedding at the Castle (#5)

A Cosy Countryside Christmas (#6)

Sunny Skies and Summer Kisses (#7)

WELCOME TO MICKLEWICK BAY SERIES:

The Little Bookshop by the Sea (#1)

HEARTSHAPED SERIES

Tell That To My Heart (#1)

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Happy reading,

Eliza xxx