Jane Sanderson

Yorkshire, 1904. On Netherwood Common, Russian émigré Anna Rabinovich shows her dear friend Eve Williams a house: a Victorian villa, solidly built from local stone. This is Ravenscliffe, and its the house Anna wants them to live in. Its their house, she says. It was meant to be.As Anna transforms Ravenscliffe, an attraction grows between her and union man Amos. But when Eves long-lost brother Silas turns up in the closely-knit mining community of Netherwood, cracks begin to appear in even the strongest friendships.Meanwhile, at Netherwood Hall, cherished traditions are being undermined by the whims of the feckless heir to the title, Tobias Hoyland, and his American bride Thea Stirling. Below stairs, the loyal servants strive to preserve the noble familys dignity and reputation. But both inside the great house and in the world beyond, values and loyalties are rapidly changing.

An extraordinary cast of characters play out their dramas amongst the chaos of the emerging modern world . . .Jamaica 1909. Millionaire Silas Whittam is struggling to bring his dream of a luxury hotel to life. Hes relieved when his sister, Eve, arrives - basking in the success of her Yorkshire pies and puddings business. But as Eve befriends the staff, secrets hidden by Silas begin to emerge.In England, the Earl and Countess of Netherwood try to hide their empty marriage, as they enjoy the whirlwind of the London season. Yet the Earls suffragette sister, Lady Henrietta, could disgrace them all.And for new Labour MP Amos Sykes, times are tough. Especially with his wife decorating the homes of the very aristocrats he would like to see ruined.

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Daniel et Alison se sont aimés quand ils avaient seize ans, avant qu’elle ne s’enfuie du jour au lendemain sans donner aucune explication.Elle lui a brisé le cœur, alors pourquoi en tombant sur son p

Set in a Yorkshire mining village at the turn of the twentieth century, an engrossing slice of historical fiction from the acclaimed author of Netherwood

Chrissie a toujours voulu être mère. Après 18 mois dans le dédale des procédures d’adoption, elle et son mari Stuart, deux musiciens de renom, apprennent qu’une petite fille prénommée Sunshine les at

Chrissie a toujours voulu être mère. Après 18 mois dans le dédale des procédures d’adoption, elle et son mari Stuart, deux musiciens de renom, apprennent qu’une petite fille prénommée Sunshine les at

Daniel et Alison se sont aimés quand ils avaient seize ans, avant qu’elle ne s’enfuie du jour au lendemain sans donner aucune explication.Elle lui a brisé le cœur, alors pourquoi en tombant sur son p

Get ready to fall in love with the beautiful and funny second-chance romance, perfect for fans of One Day by David Nicholls and Love, Rosie.Now a major BBC TV Series featuring Teresa Palmer, Jim Sturges, and Bridgerton star Florence Hunt! Gorgeously written and romantic Good HousekeepingFunny, moving, relatable Heat[A] tender tale of second chances . . . is a nostalgic delight. The Sunday MirrorYou never forget the one that got away. Daniel was the first boy to make Alison a mix tape.But that was years ago and Ali hasnt thought about him in a very long time. Even if she had, she might not have called him the one that got away; after all, shed been the one to run.Then Dans name pops up on her phone, with a link to a song from their shared past.For two blissful minutes, Alison is no longer an adult in Adelaide with temperamental daughters; she is sixteen in Sheffield, dancing in her skin-tight jeans. She cannot help but respond in kind.And so begins a new mix tape. Ali and Dan exchange songs - some new, some old - across oceans and time zones, across a lifetime of different experiences.Until one of them breaks the rules and sends a message that will change everything...Readers have fallen in love with Mix Tape!I laughed, I cried, I listened to the music. I wanted to know the characters in real life. Mix Tape is my idea of story heaven. I loved it. Really loved it. Im telling everyone I know about it. I LOVED this book - the music in it brought back so many memories from my teenage years. I couldnt put it downa heartwarming love story that runs so deep. A must read One of the best books Ive read in a long time

The best book I have read in a long, long time- Amazon review The twisty, gripping novel about a shocking secret at the heart of a family, and a mother desperate to keep it hidden - perfect for fans of Kathryn HughesThe Letter, Amanda Prowses My Husbands Wife, and Liar by K L Slater***********After decades in a deeply unhappy marriage, Annie Doyle can barely bring herself to care that her husband Vince is finally about to die.But as the family gathers to see out his final days, Vince utters a single word that will change everyones lives completely: Martha.Who is Martha? And why is Annie so quick to dismiss the mention of her name?As Annies long-held secrets start to emerge, the lives of everyone she holds dear will be changed forever... If you like Kathryn Hughes, Jodi Picoult, Amanda Prowse, Katie Marsh, Kerry Fisher, Jenny Blackhurst, Rachel Abbott or Camilla Way then you will be gripped by this emotional, twisty story. *******Readers LOVE the twisty, gripping THIS MUCH IS TRUE:What I loved most about this book was the characters - EMMA CURTIS, author of One Little MistakeShades of Joanna Trollope... But it turns into something much more mysterious - DAILY MAILThis is a very special book and I greatly recommend it! - JC, Amazon reviewerHugely enjoyable, with a wonderful twist at the end, that I never saw coming - BREW & BOOKS REVIEWI simply could not put my kindle away whilst reading this beautiful bookJoanne, Amazon reviewerA stunningly good readCaroline, Amazon reviewerA brilliant and unforgettable novelP, Amazon reviewer

En el poblado minero de Netherwood las fronteras sociales empiezan a resquebrajarse.Una novela ideal para los fans de Downton Abbey.A principios del siglo XX la vida en Netherwood -un pueblo minero de Yorkshire- es un fiel reflejo de la sociedad inglesa de la epoca. Thomas Hoyland, conde de Netherwood, posee una considerable fortuna y tres minas de carbon. Desde la esplendida finca familiar administra sus propiedades, se ocupa de que su esposa y sus hijas vayan siempre a la ultima moda y hace frente a los dispendios del encantador pero irresponsable Tobias, su hijo y heredero. Eve Williams, por el contrario, casada con un minero y madre de tres hijos, afronta una existencia con muchas estrecheces economicas y algunos destellos de felicidad.Pero este mundo aparentemente inmutable y ordenado puede cambiar de la noche a la mañana, de la misma manera que una tragedia puede contener el embrion de la esperanza. Eve Williams decide hospedar en su casa a la emigrante Anna Rabinovich y a su familia; entre ambas mujeres surgira una gran amistad dada la naturaleza jovial y esforzada de Anna, que animara a Eve a cocinar y comerciar con sus pasteles. Sera entonces cuando las rigidas fronteras sociales comiencen a resquebrajarse...

Eve Williams is about to discover just how the other half really live ...Above stairs: Lord Netherwood keeps his considerable fortune ticking over with the profits from his three coal mines in the vicinity. Its just as well the coal is of the highest quality as the upkeep of Netherwood Hall, his splendid estate on the outskirts of town, doesnt come cheap. And thats not to mention the cost of keeping his wife and daughters in the latest fashions-- and keeping the heir, the charming but feckless Tobias, out of trouble.Below stairs: Eve Williams, is the wife of one of Lord Netherwoods most stalwart employees. When her ordered existence amid the terraced rows of the miners houses is brought crashing down by the twin arrivals of tragedy and charity, Eve must look to her own self-sufficiency, and talent, to provide for her three young children. And its then that upstairs and downstairs collide in truly dramatic fashion...

Two remarkably different worldsone of wealth and privilege, the other of poverty and desperationare about to collide in one shattering moment in this mesmerizing tale of high drama, forbidden love, and families fighting to hold on to what they haveUpstairs: Lord Netherwood, a coal baron, earns his considerable wealth from the three mines he owns. Supplying a bustling industrial empire with the highest-quality coal keeps his coffers filledmoney he needs to run his splendid estate, Netherwood Hall, and to dress his wife and daughters in the latest fashions. And keeping his heir, the charming but feckless Tobias, out of trouble, doesnt come cheap.Downstairs: Eve Williams, the wife of one of Lord Netherwoods most stalwart employees, cleverly manages her familys well-being on the low wages her hardworking husband earns in the mines. But when her ordered life amid the terraced rows of miners houses is brought crashing down by the twin arrivals of tragedy and charity, Eve must look to her own self-sufficiency and talent to provide for her three young children. And soon the divide between "upstairs" and "downstairs" is about to close . . .and neither world will ever be the same.

The story, and especially Sunshine herself, crept into my mind and heart and took up residence there. A lovely novel, deftly plotted and emotionally involvingLaura Barnett, author of no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller The Versions of Us----------------Who would name a child Sunshine, then give her away?Chrissie has always wanted to be a mother. After months of trying to adopt, she and her husband Stuart finally get the news that a little girl named Sunshine is waiting for them.Abandoned at a young age, the child comes to them without a family history, and it feels like a fresh start for all of them. But when fragments from Sunshines previous life start to intrude on her new one, the little girls mysterious past quickly becomes Chrissies greatest fear ...Beautiful and compelling, this is a story of hope and love, about finding the perfect family and fighting to keep it, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Ruth Jones.---------------An absorbing and captivating read, and without doubt a book youll want to talk about to all your friends Holly Miller, author of The Sight of YouProfoundly moving, brave and beautifully written... Jane Sandersons writing is clear-sighted and sensitive, and Sunshine completely stole my heartHazel Prior, author of Away with the PenguinsReal readers LOVE Waiting for Sunshine:Kept finding a quick ten minutes to read a bit more - and kept me gripped as the story unfolded. One to read! Absolutely compelling from start to finish... Definitely one for an afternoon where you have the time to read in big chunks as it is very hard to put down With a compelling storyline and great characters, this was the perfect read from start to finish A must read for all that love a family based story full or intrigue and emotions Sunshine was an absolute delight and her joy shone through every page. I really felt this character was developed brilliantly