Christmas Proposal

PRAISE FOR ROSE WARNER'S The Teacher Evacuees 'A war-time treasure' Donna Jones Alward, bestselling author of When the World Fell Silent A wonderful blend of friendship, romance and drama... Impossible to put down. This is such a satisfying book, and I thoroughly recommend it Eva Glyn'An emotionally satisfying story of new love, unexpected friendships and wartime courage. A talented new voice' Maisie Thomas'A heartwarming tale of friendship in wartime... A brilliant start to a thrilling new wartime saga series' Betty Walker'A gripping saga... The characters are beautifully drawn and I was lost in their world from the moment I started reading' Vicki Beeby'Tense, exciting and romantic. A treasure trove of historical detail with characters to care about' Lesley Eames'A delightful read... warm, nostalgic and good-hearted' Tracy Rees'Masterfully blends the emotional depth of home front drama with the tension of a wartime thriller. A must-read for fans of WWII sagas.' Kirsty Dougal'A warm, quietly gripping wartime novel...Well-researched and compassionately told. An absorbing start to what promises to be a rewarding series.' Historical Novel SocietyShe lost everything in the Great War her brothers, her fianc , her way of life. Will this new war bring back long-buried feelings?Beatrice is settling into life in the countryside, along with Victoria and Nell, as a teacher evacuee. Her world is turned upside down again when she meets David, the new doctor at the military hospital, whose kindness and gentleness warm her frozen heart.Her remaining defences crumble entirely when the family of one of her pupils is killed in an airstrike, and she can no longer deny her motherly affection for the child.But is Beatrice willing to risk the loss and heartache that comes with love in wartime? When David volunteers for military service and history threatens to repeat itself, Beatrice must dig deep to find the courage to live the life she s dreamed of A gripping, festive Second World War saga for fans of Daisy Styles, Katie Flynn and Elaine Everest.