Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls, Betty Walker
Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls, Betty Walker
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Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls

Author: Betty Walker

Series: The Cornish Girls Series #8

Narrator: Annette Holland

Unabridged: 11 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 05/22/2025


Synopsis

The brand-new heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series from the RNA Romantic Saga of the Year nominee, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest The world is at peace at last, is it time for the Cornish Girls to love again? Cornwall, 1947. Tragedy strikes the village and Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering. Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering and soon finds herself seeking out new ways to make a difference. But when her long-term beau proposes, she faces a dilemma: can she give up her new purpose in life? Land Girl Caroline throws herself into her work after her close friend Selina leaves the farm, and finds solace in new friendships. But when a new arrival comes to the farm, she can’t deny the attraction that springs up between them. Will she find the courage to follow her heart? Meanwhile, Selina is adjusting to life on Bodmin Moor. Between helping her late sister's children to navigate their grief and learning to cook, she finds unexpected companionship with William, the family solicitor. And she begins to imagine a future filled with happiness… The Cornish Girls are ready for the bright promise of peacetime – but are they ready to open their hearts? An uplifting, heartwarming story of love and friendship, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Donna Douglas

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on May 27, 2025

1947, Cornwall. In the latest instalment of The Cornish Girls Series the story focuses on Sheila and her shop in Porthcurno, Postbridge Farm where her daughter Violet and son-in-law Joe live and Bodmin Moor where ex-land girl Selina is taking care of her late sister’s three children. Sheila has been......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on May 19, 2025

I thought this series was finished so it was nice to discover that we are following the family at the farm and the land girls into 1946. Times are still hard and rationing still in force. Sheila, whose a great character, struggles with getting stock for the shop she runs, alone now, as her husband h......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on July 26, 2025

A Lovely Series t's 1947 and the war is over but life is still hard. Land girls Caroline and Tilly are still working at Postbridge Farm in Porthcurno in Cornwall when they ae joined by a new girl, Grace. Caroline is still missing Selina, who had to leave to care for her dying sister in Bodmin and is......more

Goodreads review by Kathryn on May 26, 2025

This story takes place just after the war has ended. Things are looking more positive as men begin to return home and the country starts to rebuild. But for the land girls it means the beginning of the end. Soon they will no longer be needed on the farm and will have to either return to their old li......more

Goodreads review by Louise on May 20, 2025

Cornwall, 1947. Tragedy strikes the village and Sheila is determined to help those who are suffering and soon finds herself seeking out new ways to make a difference. But when her long-time beau proposes, she faces a dilemma: can she ive up her new purpose in life? Land girl Caroline throws herself i......more


Quotes

Praise for the Cornish Girls: ‘A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ ‘A warm-hearted story – at times I laughed and at others I held my breath… I loved the characters and I’m delighted it is the first in a series’ ‘This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!’