{"product_id":"foxden-acres-a-heart-wrenching-and-unforgettable-world-war-2-historical-novel-paperback","title":"Foxden Acres: A Heart-Wrenching and Unforgettable World War 2 Historical Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMadalyn Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGripping, epic and heartbreaking historical fiction, about one woman's survival against all odds during the unbearable hardships of World War Two.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1939, England. Bess Dudley knows what it means to lose what you love\u003c\/b\u003e. As daughter of a groom at historic Foxden Hall, she's pushed herself to escape her humble background and train as a teacher, but she's made huge sacrifices along the way. Just as Bess arrives in London to take up her first, hard-won post, the shadow of war sweeps over England. Bombs rip apart the city, and screeching air raids become a part of everyday life. London is thrown into chaos and schools close, taking Bess's dreams with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Bess learns that James, the handsome heir to Foxden Hall - who she's loved since childhood - is engaged to Annabel Hadley. Annabel is everything Bess is not - a wealthy aristocrat - but James never seemed to care about those things before. It breaks Bess's heart to see him with someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondon is becoming more dangerous by the day and when Bess nearly dies in a terrifying air raid she knows it's time to go home. Back at Foxden Acres, she becomes a Land Girl -- farming the estate for wartime rations. It's back-breaking work and a far cry from the life she dreamed of - even here, the horror of war leaves no life untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen the unthinkable happens, and Bess's resilience and hope are tested to the ultimate limit. In a world torn apart by violence, she must choose between her heart and her duty... all while keeping a dark secret of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unputdownable wartime novel about how adversity can change us in ways we never anticipate. Perfect for fans of Mandy Robotham, Glynis Peters and Rachel Wesson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53484394021171,"sku":"9781805080107","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/xAi3B8YA8F9781805080107.webp?v=1782875014","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/foxden-acres-a-heart-wrenching-and-unforgettable-world-war-2-historical-novel-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}