War changes everything…Emily has always lived a life of privilege. That is until the drums of World War One came beating. Her family may be dramatically affected but it also offers her the freedom that she craves. Away from the tight control of her mother she grabs every opportunity that the war is giving to women like her, including love.Working as a land girl Emily finds a new lease of life but when the war is over, and life returns to normal, she has to learn what to give up and what she must fight for.Will life ever be the same again?What readers are saying about THE LAND GIRL:‘A fabulously written historical novel set during the First World War that is absolutely impossible to put down, The Land Girl is another exceptionally told tale by Allie Burns.’‘5 Words: Family, responsibility, love, grief, belief.’‘I can’t recommend this book enough.’‘The Land Girl is an absorbing, compelling and evocative historical novel I simply couldn’t bear to put down.’‘Elegantly written, wonderfully poignant and wholly mesmerizing, The Land Girl is an atmospheric and unforgettable tale of love, war, hope, second chances and healing that will hold readers in thrall from beginning to end.’‘This book was honestly such a delight to read’‘A great story very compelling … definitely recommend’Praise for The Lido Girls:'Is immediately on my «best books of 2017» list’ Rachel Burton, author of The Many Colours of Us‘A beautifully-drawn cast of characters blended with meticulous research, so evocative of the era, pull you into a heartwarming page turner’ Sue Wilsher, author of When My Ship Comes In

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The Land Girl: An unforgettable historical novel of love and hope

'Is immediately on my «best books of 2017» list’ Rachel Burton, author of The Many Colours of Us‘A beautifully-drawn cast of characters blended with meticulous research, so evocative of the era, pull you into a heartwarming page turner’ Sue Wilsher, Author of When My Ship Comes InChange is in the air…It’s the summer of 1935 and holidaymakers are flocking to St Darlstone’s magnificent lido beside the sea!With little hope of finding a husband, no-nonsense Natalie lives for teaching, until she finds herself out of a job courtesy of her best friend Delphi. But if she can team up with Delphi to bring her rigorous physical fitness programme to the people of St Darlstone, maybe there’s a chance she can start again and help her friend to follow her dreams too?So Natalie takes on the Lido Girls. But, with Delphi’s handsome brother, Jack, on the scene, and Delphi’s desperate struggle to defy her overbearing parents, Natalie must find the courage to face up to her own fears, and realise what she truly wants in life…Set against the backdrop of the pioneering keep fit movement; this is a feel-good celebration of friendship and what's possible when you follow your heart.Escape to the inter-war years in this emotional story where opportunity can be found at the pool-side in your local lido… Perfect for fans of Pam Evans and Gill Paul

Allie Burns

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