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The Housekeeper's War
Paperback
RomanceGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781807432140
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Jul 28 2026
Pages: 378
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.94 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
She lost everything to war. Could love give her the courage to begin again?
Widowed and grieving, Eileen Bentley leaves bomb-scarred London for the rugged coast of Cornwall, determined to start over as housekeeper to her dear late husband's brother.
But the war is never far behind. As air raids reach the docks of Falmouth and Eileen takes up fire-watching duty once more, the past refuses to loosen its hold - her husband's memory shadowing every step.
Then she meets Captain Andrew Harvey, a man marked by loss, whose quiet strength begins to break through her sorrow. As danger closes in and old loyalties pull tight, Eileen must decide: can she open her heart again, or will grief keep her bound to what she's lost?
From bomb-scarred London to the rugged Cornish coast, one widow must learn how to live again.
What readers are saying about Elaine Johns:
'A deeply moving wartime saga of loss, loyalty and second chances at love.' Kay Brellend
'One of the best books I have read. Did need quite a few tissues. Lots of unexpected happenings. Well written. Loved it. Highly recommend. But have tissues to hand.' Reader review
'I loved everything about this book. I didn't want to put it down. A book to snuggle up with at any time.' Reader review
'I couldn't put this down. Loved the story - a look at the WW2 from another point and a wonderful and sometimes heart breaking love story' Reader review
'This book was simply one of the best I have read recently. Well written and so sad in places I could have cried.' Reader review
'An amazing story set on the beautiful coast of Cornwall. The characters are compelling and the plot is absorbing. Great love story! A very happy reader!'
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