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Love Returned
Four years have passed since Elizabeth left Australia's shores, to live on a Scottish sheep farm run by her husband, Tom. As newlyweds, they faced a period of adjustment, but their love for each other kept them close. When Elizabeth's father sustains life-threatening injuries, her sense of care and duty compels her to return to the land of her birth, leaving Tom behind to hold the fort. What unexpected complications will fate thrust into her life? How skilfully will she play her hand? Will Edward, her wealthy, former admirer, succeed as he tries to woo her away from her husband, to be with him and his daughter in their magnificent home?
52 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 7, 2017
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Margaret Lynette Sharp
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Margaret Lynette Sharp is an award-winning writer, and the author of over eighty titles, including #1 Amazon Best Seller, 'Longbourn Revisited'. Her work was highly commended during the the 2014 Hurstville Discovery Festival of Community Arts, and published by Hurstville Council in an anthology entitled 'Write Out Loud'. In November 2015 she won a Second Prize, again in the short story section of this same competition, and her title, 'More Than a Mere Bagatelle', has been selected for inclusion in another anthology, 'The Art of Writing'.
She spent her early years in an inner city suburb of Sydney, moving with her family to a leafy, outer suburb at the age of ten.
A self-motivated student who loved to seek out information, she matriculated just before her eighteenth birthday. Her enthusiasm for literature led to further studies, with a particular focus on Short Story Writing
Shortly after the death of her elderly mother whom she cared for, Margaret met and later married Ronald Sharp B.E.M., the creator of the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ. She believes that, without doubt, he was her greatest fan and motivator.
Excelling in English himself, Ron had edited much of her early work. He passed away on 21st July, 2021.
Margaret's books have been read and reviewed by readers from Australia, U.S. and India; the vast majority of reviews have been positive.
In addition, she has three blogs on WordPress, which has received many encouraging comments.
Margaret Lynette Sharp is an award-winning writer, and the author of over eighty titles, including #1 Amazon Best Seller, 'Longbourn Revisited'. Her work was highly commended during the the 2014 Hurstville Discovery Festival of Community Arts, and published by Hurstville Council in an anthology entitled 'Write Out Loud'. In November 2015 she won a Second Prize, again in the short story section of this same competition, and her title, 'More Than a Mere Bagatelle', has been selected for inclusion in another anthology, 'The Art of Writing'.
She spent her early years in an inner city suburb of Sydney, moving with her family to a leafy, outer suburb at the age of ten.
A self-motivated student who loved to seek out information, she matriculated just before her eighteenth birthday. Her enthusiasm for literature led to further studies, with a particular focus on Short Story Writing
Shortly after the death of her elderly mother whom she cared for, Margaret met and later married Ronald Sharp B.E.M., the creator of the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ. She believes that, without doubt, he was her greatest fan and motivator.
Excelling in English himself, Ron had edited much of her early work. He passed away on 21st July, 2021.
Margaret's books have been read and reviewed by readers from Australia, U.S. and India; the vast majority of reviews have been positive.
In addition, she has three blogs on WordPress, which has received many encouraging comments.
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July 29, 2017
Elizabeth is overcome with concern about her father who has been involved in a car accident which has left him in a coma in hospital. She didn't want to travel on her own from Scotland to Sydney, but her husband Tom had to stay back and help his uncle on the sheep farm.
Missing her husband terribly and worrying about her father who didn't appear to be getting any better was more than enough to cope with, but on top of all of that, Elizabeth had to contend with her mother. But was Elizabeth's father strong enough to make a full recovery and in the meantime, how would Elizabeth manage all the strain she was under?
Love Returned was set in the 1950's and it continues on from Love Denied. Aussie author Margaret Lynette Sharp has once again written another enjoyable short story. I look forward to reading more of her stories.
With thanks to the author for my copy to read and review.
Missing her husband terribly and worrying about her father who didn't appear to be getting any better was more than enough to cope with, but on top of all of that, Elizabeth had to contend with her mother. But was Elizabeth's father strong enough to make a full recovery and in the meantime, how would Elizabeth manage all the strain she was under?
Love Returned was set in the 1950's and it continues on from Love Denied. Aussie author Margaret Lynette Sharp has once again written another enjoyable short story. I look forward to reading more of her stories.
With thanks to the author for my copy to read and review.
March 24, 2017
When Elizabeth arrived at Sydney Airport from Scotland her concern for her father who had been in a car accident and was in a coma in hospital was immense. She was sorry her husband Tom hadn’t been able to accompany her, but he was tied up at the sheep farm with his uncle and couldn’t leave. She hoped she didn’t have to remain in Sydney for too long as she missed Tom already.
With her mother sniping at her as if she hadn’t been gone for four years, the worry over her father who hadn’t yet regained consciousness and Edward wanting her company, Elizabeth was tormented and missing Tom desperately. What would happen? Would her beloved father be alright?
Love Returned by Aussie author Margaret Lynette Sharp follows on from Love Denied where we met Elizabeth and Tom – now, four years later their lives continue. A short but sweet story set in the 1950s. My favourite character is Elizabeth’s father who is a warm and loving man. And I wish Elizabeth would show a little more gumption! Especially where her mother is concerned (she’s a nasty piece of work!)
With thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.
With her mother sniping at her as if she hadn’t been gone for four years, the worry over her father who hadn’t yet regained consciousness and Edward wanting her company, Elizabeth was tormented and missing Tom desperately. What would happen? Would her beloved father be alright?
Love Returned by Aussie author Margaret Lynette Sharp follows on from Love Denied where we met Elizabeth and Tom – now, four years later their lives continue. A short but sweet story set in the 1950s. My favourite character is Elizabeth’s father who is a warm and loving man. And I wish Elizabeth would show a little more gumption! Especially where her mother is concerned (she’s a nasty piece of work!)
With thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.
April 1, 2017
Father was in a hit-&-run accident & is in a coma. Mother was looking after him the best she could.
Sydney, Australia. Elizabeth (Tom’s wife, narrator, piano teacher) flew into the Mascot Airport from Scotland.
Edward (solicitor, widower) had invited Elizabeth Bartlett to dinner.
After dinner Sally (Edward’s daughter, pianist) was going to play.
Edward & Elizabeth were going to attend Sally’s piano concert.
Uncle Keith was in the hospital with leukemia.
Mom had been admitted into the Sydney Hospital also.
As Elizabeth was set to go back to Scotland what news did Tom tell her over the phone.
Mrs (.) leukaemia (leukemia)
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written down under romantic book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great down under romance movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Sydney, Australia. Elizabeth (Tom’s wife, narrator, piano teacher) flew into the Mascot Airport from Scotland.
Edward (solicitor, widower) had invited Elizabeth Bartlett to dinner.
After dinner Sally (Edward’s daughter, pianist) was going to play.
Edward & Elizabeth were going to attend Sally’s piano concert.
Uncle Keith was in the hospital with leukemia.
Mom had been admitted into the Sydney Hospital also.
As Elizabeth was set to go back to Scotland what news did Tom tell her over the phone.
Mrs (.) leukaemia (leukemia)
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written down under romantic book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great down under romance movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
March 25, 2017
Love Returned is a 1950s era romance by Australian author, Margaret Lynette Sharp, and the sequel to Love Denied. When music teacher, Elizabeth Bartlett returns to Sydney after four years with her husband, Tom in Scotland, the last person she expects to see is Edward Peterson. She’s back to see her father, in a coma in hospital after a car accident. Missing Tom terribly, she stays in the family home with her demanding, critical mother, whose attitude is only exacerbated by Elizabeth’s acceptance of a dinner invitation to hear Edward’s daughter, Sally play. Does Edward still have feelings for her? Soon matters are complicated by unwelcome news from Scotland, and another drama at home.
Sharp has a talent for portraying realistic characters and evoking Australia in the nineteen fifties: the language, customs and attitudes she describes are bound to bring on an attack of nostalgia for readers of a certain vintage.
With thanks to the author for this copy to read and review.
Sharp has a talent for portraying realistic characters and evoking Australia in the nineteen fifties: the language, customs and attitudes she describes are bound to bring on an attack of nostalgia for readers of a certain vintage.
With thanks to the author for this copy to read and review.
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