{"product_id":"foxden-acres-9781805080107","title":"Foxden Acres","description":"\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","brand":"Madalyn Morgan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48292015276283,"sku":"9781805080107","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781805080107.jpg?v=1772487099","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/foxden-acres-9781805080107","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}