A Sister's Hope
A richly emotional addition to the Linford Saga from Liz Harris
Published on 15. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
472 pages
978-1-80703-105-3 (ISBN)
Description
From AWARD-WINNING author Liz Harris comes the third enthralling novel in the Linford Family Sagas - a story of love, survival, and the bonds that endure through dark times. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court.?? ??Germany, 1930s
When Dorothy Linford defies her father to marry Franz Hartmann, a former German internee, she's cast out from the Linford family and forced to build a new life in Germany. For a time, happiness thrives - until the 1930s bring fear and suspicion that threaten to tear their world apart.
Across the Channel, Dorothy's sister Nellie and cousin Louisa face struggles of their own as the Linford family fractures under the weight of old secrets. Separated by distance but bound by love, the sisters must cling to hope - even as the shadow of war darkens their lives forever.
Richly emotional and utterly absorbing, A Sister's Hope is perfect for fans of Fenella J Miller, Patricia McBride and Rachel Brimble.
Previously published as The Lengthening Shadow.
Praise for A Sister's Hope:
????? 'An excellent story perfectly plotted and peopled with characters to love' Reader Review
????? 'I was engrossed with this deeply insightful story' Reader Review
????? 'This was a beautifully written book...the ending had me with a lump in my throat and tears threatening.' Reader Review
????? 'The blurb intrigued me, but the story itself bewitched me.' Reader Review
When Dorothy Linford defies her father to marry Franz Hartmann, a former German internee, she's cast out from the Linford family and forced to build a new life in Germany. For a time, happiness thrives - until the 1930s bring fear and suspicion that threaten to tear their world apart.
Across the Channel, Dorothy's sister Nellie and cousin Louisa face struggles of their own as the Linford family fractures under the weight of old secrets. Separated by distance but bound by love, the sisters must cling to hope - even as the shadow of war darkens their lives forever.
Richly emotional and utterly absorbing, A Sister's Hope is perfect for fans of Fenella J Miller, Patricia McBride and Rachel Brimble.
Previously published as The Lengthening Shadow.
Praise for A Sister's Hope:
????? 'An excellent story perfectly plotted and peopled with characters to love' Reader Review
????? 'I was engrossed with this deeply insightful story' Reader Review
????? 'This was a beautifully written book...the ending had me with a lump in my throat and tears threatening.' Reader Review
????? 'The blurb intrigued me, but the story itself bewitched me.' Reader Review
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Series
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
596 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80703-105-3 (9781807031053)
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04/2026
Boldwood Books
€4.49
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Person
Born in London, Liz Harris graduated from university with a Law degree, and then moved to California, where she led a varied life, from waitressing on Sunset Strip to working as secretary to the CEO of a large Japanese trading company.
Six years later, she returned to London and completed a degree in English, after which she taught secondary school pupils, first in Berkshire, then Cheshire, and then in Oxfordshire.
In addition to the 22 novels she's had published, she's had several short stories in anthologies and magazines.
Liz now lives in Windsor, Berkshire. A member of the Romantic Novelists' Association, The Historical Novel Society, The Australian Romance Readers Association and The Society of Authors, her interests are travel, the cinema, theatre, reading and cryptic crosswords.
To find out more about Liz, visit her website at: www.lizharrisauthor.com. If you sign up to her monthly newsletter, as a thank-you, you'll receive a free book, Word Perfect, a romance set in California.
Six years later, she returned to London and completed a degree in English, after which she taught secondary school pupils, first in Berkshire, then Cheshire, and then in Oxfordshire.
In addition to the 22 novels she's had published, she's had several short stories in anthologies and magazines.
Liz now lives in Windsor, Berkshire. A member of the Romantic Novelists' Association, The Historical Novel Society, The Australian Romance Readers Association and The Society of Authors, her interests are travel, the cinema, theatre, reading and cryptic crosswords.
To find out more about Liz, visit her website at: www.lizharrisauthor.com. If you sign up to her monthly newsletter, as a thank-you, you'll receive a free book, Word Perfect, a romance set in California.