
As the Cards Fall
Christina Green(Author)
Robert Hale Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 1. June 2013
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-7198-0935-4 (ISBN)
Description
At the turn of the century, Bella Reed - orphaned and working as a companion in Exeter - receives a letter from someone claiming to be her uncle. Travelling to an ancient and neglected farm in remote Dartmoor, Bella meets members of her hitherto unknown family and is astonished to discover she is to be her uncle's heiress. But Bella is accustomed to city life and quickly finds the comfortless farmhouse, and its hard rural life, difficult to accept. A wise woman tells Bella tales of her late parents and advises her that life must be lived as the cards fall - but there is hostility in on the farm and Bella's fiance is ordering her to return home. Only when a violent act puts everything into perspective can Bella finally decide on her future...
Reviews / Votes
A wonderful historical romance that I couldn't stop reading...' - Red Roses for Authors 'An informative and interesting read' - Historical Novels Review 'An intriguing read...played out against a sharply sketched location' - Teignmouth PostMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
The Crowood Press Ltd
Product notice
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7198-0935-4 (9780719809354)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Christina Green was born in Essex. She now lives in Devon and has been a full-time writer for many years and has published over thirty books including Into the Blue, The Far Land, River's Reach and Drifting Shadows. Her keen interest in social history inspires both her non-fiction writing and her new historical romance.