Shivering, she lifted heavy lids and was immediately aware of her surroundings. It was cold in the hut with the chill of early dawn. ‘Come! We must go now. If we wait any longer, we risk being caught by Philip’s men.’ Ruthlessly Edmund pulled the blanket from her and dragg...
Lynne, who was standing over by the window in Betty’s flat, where there was a fantastic view of the cathedral and beyond that the Mersey, was nursing a glass of Babycham. She had not realized that hers and Roberta’s visit to the flat would turn into a party with music. She guessed the lad was not...
‘Have a good journey.’ ‘Thanks!’ She sighed at she looked up at him. ‘I am gonna miss you all.’ ‘You’ll be seeing us again.’ He wanted her to go, go. ‘That’s true!’ Her face brightened and she reached up and kissed his cheek. ‘You take care of yourself and Kitty and I’ll see you in a month’s time...
Raventon Hall lay further inland up a hilly road that led to the town of Tenderden and beyond to the Wealden forests, nestling between fields where sheep grazed. He felt a swell of emotion, glad to be back despite the difficult situation he found himself in. If it were not for his concern for his...
No, no, no! she thought, hoping her face had not changed colour. ‘How is it that Sir Gawain has involved himself in my business?’ she cried, scowling. ‘Presumably Rebecca wrote to his wife about your need for a weaver. They are numerous in that part of Kent.’ ‘Of course, t...
It was the next day. ‘He wants you to be comfortable,’ Sarah said earnestly. ‘Joshua Green!’ Rebekah laughed sharply and lifted her gaze from the magazine she was trying her best to read. ‘So he’s acting the Victorian papa! It’s outdated, Mama. This...
This despite the promise she had voiced to bring Edward to his knees. For the last time on that journey, she went inside an inn and upstairs to the bedchamber that once again he arranged for them. The room was cold and she thought how often she would have liked to snuggle up to him and share his ...
She thought how when you lived by the sea, the weather was always changeable. She had put on her best frock and cardie and had hoped for sunshine, but had her mac and umbrella as well, so she felt a bit like Debbie Reynolds in Singin’ in the Rain. She certainly had a glorious feeling inside her. ...
He got out of the car and walked slowly towards her. ‘Back inside.’ His voice was low. ‘You’re not leaving till I’ve had a few words with you.’ ‘You can have them with Viv.’ Her voice was brittle as she smoothed on a glove. ‘Oh, I can, can I?’ he said testily. ‘I’ve just s...
She should have been on her way to work but she was late because she had been to the Gianellis’ to see if Betty was there, but had had no luck. The policeman was young, with fair hair and blue eyes. ‘Oh God!’ she exclaimed, placing a hand to her mouth. ‘Something terrible ...
She stared at a blue bottle buzzing ineffectively against the window and thought, my baby would have been due this week. Instead it’s a whole month since he died. Will I never stop hurting? There were footsteps on the stairs and hurriedly she reached for the magazine May had brought and found her...
This part of the city had long been multi-racial even before the cry had gone out to the Commonwealth that Britain needed more workers. Katie tried to hurry but could only take tiny steps, her hips swaying seductively, as she crossed the street which had once been the boundary between old Liverpo...