a compelling and emotional Yorkshire saga from multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes

Golden Girls

The magnificent saga of a mother and three daughters who were known as 'The Golden Girls'.

Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, this is a heartfelt novel of one woman's will to find her way in life by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. Perfect to settle down with! 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE GOLDEN GIRLS! 
'Brilliant book by a great author. Loved every bit of it' -- ***** Reader review 
'Could not put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'I enjoyed every minute' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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ONE WOMAN'S DETERMINATION TO BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR HER FAMILY. 
 
Widowed at twenty-three with three small daughters, Eleanor is reduced by poverty, hunger and worry to going to Akersfield market and asking market gardener Dick Fletcher for help - Dick who had loved her in the past, but who is now engaged to someone else. 
 
Dick takes her back home to her village in the Dales, gives her a job and helps her to gain her self-respect again. 
 
But she knows she must eventually stand on her own two feet - make a life for herself and her daughters without him, 
 
Will she find the courage and determination to build a better life...and ultimately pay back Dick for his ultimate act of kindness?

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels including Opal, Doctor Rose, Ruth Appleby, Madeleine, The House of Bonneau, Cara's Land, The Rainbow Through the Rain, The Bright One, The Mountain, Portrait of Chloe, Spring Music, Midsummer Meeting, The Birthday Party, Mulberry Lane, A Blessing In Disguise and The Apple Tree. A collection of stories, Summer Promise and Other Stories, is also published by Corgi Books.

The inspiring and uplifting story of one woman’s quest for a better life…

Ruth Appleby

Passionate, ambitious, brave - a woman like no other.

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels including Opal, Doctor Rose, The Golden Girls, Madeleine, The House of Bonneau, Cara's Land, The Rainbow Through the Rain, The Bright One, The Mountain, Portrait of Chloe, Spring Music, Midsummer Meeting, The Birthday Party, Mulberry Lane, A Blessing In Disguise and The Apple Tree. A collection of stories, Summer Promise and Other Stories, is also published by Corgi Books.

An emotional and moving epic saga of determination and drive by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court and Catherine Cookson. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING RUTH APPLEBY! 
"One of the books that a person can read countless times and still enjoy every page. It's magical..." - 5 STARS. 
"Got totally lost in the pages." - 5 STARS. 
"Another brilliant book by this author based in Yorkshire again. Family saga at its best. Will definitely read more by this author" - 5 STARS 
 
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PASSIONATE, AMBITIOUS, BRAVE - A WOMAN LIKE NO OTHER. 
 
Life for Ruth Appleby has never been easy - burying her mother at 12; a meagre existence as the daughter of a Victorian millhand; hard work as a glorified mother and housekeeper at home. 
 
Longing to escape the bleak Yorkshire moors and desperate for adventure, she seizes the opportunity to venture on her own to America - a land on the brink of Civil War - to build the life she wants for herself. 
 
Can she rise to the challenges America throws at her and find the life and love she has always desired?

A heart-warming and feel-good novel about love and acceptance

A Blessing In Disguise

A new female vicar has to settle in to a village.

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels including Opal, Doctor Rose, Ruth Appleby, The Golden Girls, Madeleine, The House of Bonneau, Cara's Land, The Rainbow Through the Rain, The Bright One, The Mountain, Portrait of Chloe, Spring Music, Midsummer Meeting, The Birthday Party, Mulberry Lane, The Apple Tree, Mixed Blessings and The House by the Sea, all published by Corgi Books.

Young, attractive, a widow with a ten-year-old daughter - Venus Stanton was certainly not the vicar that the traditional parish of Thurston had been expecting. The village was agog, the congregation surprised and in some cases not at all pleased. 
 
Venus - a name wished on her by her otherwise conventional parents, and which she felt wholly inappropriate for a woman priest - had to endure curiosity, misunderstandings and even downright hostility. But she also found warmth, friendship and kindness - sometimes from the most unexpected quarters. 
 
Still mourning the death of her husband, and having to cope with the problems of single parenthood, Venus began to think that she would never manage the task she had set herself. Perhaps the doubters were right - she was not suited to be a vicar, to care for the souls of the parish. But the handsome local doctor thought otherwise, and so did many others who came to regard her not only as their priest but also their friend.

a stirring Yorkshire saga of female determination and drive you won’t easily forget

Doctor Rose

Doctor Rose tells of a young woman's struggle to establish herself as a doctor in an industrial town.

Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, this is timely novel of one woman's quest to establish herself in a man's world by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. Perfect to settle down with! 
 
READERS ARE LOVING DOCTOR ROSE! 
"What a page turner" - 5 STAR REVIEW 
"A book to lose yourself in and enjoy - fantastic!" - 5 STAR REVIEW 
"Captures the imagination" - 5 STAR REVIEW 
"A very good story - Elvi Rhodes eases you in to her stories. When you finish a chapter the reader is left with enthusiasm to turn the next page and continue" - 5 STAR REVIEW 
 
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SHE'S DETERMINED TO MAKE HER MARK IN A MAN'S WORLD... 
 
The 1920s: being a female doctor is tough, especially if you work in the welfare centre of an industrial Yorkshire town. 
 
Rose - who has the added disadvantage of being young and pretty - finds she has to cope with elderly male prejudice from those above her, and apathetic ignorance and poverty from those she is trying to help. 
 
She'll need all the inner strength and confidence she can muster to find her way...

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels including Opal, Ruth Appleby, The Golden Girls, Madeleine, The House of Bonneau, Cara's Land, The Rainbow Through the Rain, The Bright One, The Mountain, Portrait of Chloe, Spring Music, Midsummer Meeting, The Birthday Party, Mulberry Lane, A Blessing In Disguise and The Apple Tree. A collection of stories, Summer Promise and Other Stories, is also published by Corgi Books.

Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, this is timely novel of one woman's quest to establish herself in a man's world by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. Perfect to settle down with! 
 
READERS ARE LOVING DOCTOR ROSE! 
"What a page turner" - 5 STAR REVIEW 
"A book to lose yourself in and enjoy - fantastic!" - 5 STAR REVIEW 
"Captures the imagination" - 5 STAR REVIEW 
"A very good story - Elvi Rhodes eases you in to her stories. When you finish a chapter the reader is left with enthusiasm to turn the next page and continue" - 5 STAR REVIEW 
 
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SHE'S DETERMINED TO MAKE HER MARK IN A MAN'S WORLD... 
 
The 1920s: being a female doctor is tough, especially if you work in the welfare centre of an industrial Yorkshire town. 
 
Rose - who has the added disadvantage of being young and pretty - finds she has to cope with elderly male prejudice from those above her, and apathetic ignorance and poverty from those she is trying to help. 
 
She'll need all the inner strength and confidence she can muster to find her way...

A moving, heart-warming and uplifting story of love and loyalty that you’ll never forget

The Rainbow Through The Rain

Loyalty, love, tragedy and hope were to direct a woman into a future she had never dreamed of.

Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, this is an emotional and powerful saga by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE RAINBOW THROUGH THE RAIN! 
 
"I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed this book." -- ***** Reader review 
"Thoroughly enjoyed this book" -- ***** Reader review 
"Excellent read - I love all Elvi Rhodes books" -- ***** Reader review 
 
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AS THE STORM CLOUDS OF WAR GATHER, WILL HER LIFE BE THE ONE SHE DREAMED OF? 
 
The Brogdens are one of Chalywell's most important families: their antique business is famous for its beautiful furniture and pictures. But the most beautiful - and valuable - thing in Old Jacob Brogden's life is his granddaughter, Lois - for Lois reminds him of the daughter he had lost so tragically many years ago. 
 
When Lois falls in love with John Farrar, the whole family are dismayed, for between Jacob and the Farrars lies a deep and abiding feud that can never be mended. 
 
Lois, conscious of the storm clouds of war gathering over her future, determines that nothing and no-one should come between her and her beloved John. 
 
But as war breaks out and families are torn apart, Lois finds her life changing irrevocably.

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels including Opal, Doctor Rose, Ruth Appleby, The Golden Girls, Madeleine, The House of Bonneau, Cara's Land, The Bright One, The Mountain, Portrait of Chloe, Spring Music, Midsummer Meeting, The Birthday Party, Mulberry Lane, A Blessing In Disguise and The Apple Tree. A collection of stories, Summer Promise and Other Stories, is also published by Corgi Books.

A wonderfully heart-warming novel guaranteed to stay with you for ever

Mixed Blessings

A warm and compelling new novel from the bestselling author of A BLESSING IN DISGUISE

Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy will love this warm-hearted and moving novel from multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. The perfect dose of escapism! 
 
READERS ARE LOVING MIXED BLESSINGS! 
"The twists and turns of the main characters keeping you entertained and wanting more" - 5 STARS 
"She really brings characters to life" - 5 STARS 
"Captivates you on every page" - 5 STARS 
 
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CAN OLD LIVES AND NEW LIVES EVER BE RECONCILED? 
 
For Venus Stanton, the attractive young vicar of Thurston, life could not be better. When she first came to this traditional parish, many people found it hard to accept a woman priest. After a tricky start, however, she is now accepted by most of her parishioners, even though some people still cannot and will not recognize her. 
 
 But vicars have their personal lives as well, and to the delight and surprise of the parish Venus is to marry Nigel, the doctor from the local practice. Her eleven-year-old daughter Becky, after some misgivings, has accepted the idea and there is a joyous ceremony at the church, after which the happy pair set off for honeymoon in France. 
 
On their return, they try to settle down to their new life, but Venus soon finds that marriage, motherhood and her priestly duties do not always go together... 
 
Mixed Blessings continues the story started in A Blessing in Disguise...

Channel Crossing/Roundabout/The Meeting (Storycuts)

Three short stories: a wish for a fresh start; one woman's wedding day and the person who helps her through it; and a family reunion brings unexpected surprises...

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, where many of her books are set, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels. 
 
For more information on Elvi Rhodes and her books, see her website at www.ElviRhodes.com

In 'Channel Crossing', holidays can provide a huge relief from the daily grind...a fresh experience, new surroundings. Such a relief, in fact, that for many people it can signal the start of a new life, in a foreign country. But is the grass always greener on the other side? 
 
In 'Roundabout', it is Miriam's wedding day, which she thought would be a no-fuss affair. But she has her chief and only bridesmaid, Joan, bustling around, insisting she have flowers, and fussing about the arrangements for the day. However, it is also Joan who is there to reassure Miriam when she has her last-minute doubts - because the bond between these two women runs far deeper than that of bride and bridesmaid. 
 
In 'The Meeting', Meg moved around a lot during her childhood, so meeting up with the rest of her family has always been a big event. But with a ten-year gap between meetings, the numbers dwindle, and the family are faced with the difficult decision of whether they should meet again. 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these three short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promise and Other Stories.

Leave it to Mavis/Night Flight/Wedding Shoes (Storycuts)

Three short stories: a mix-up of dates on the most important of days; Ruth can't find her husband when she really needs him; and what a pair of shoes can do!

In 'Leave it to Mavis', Mavis has been helping to make the arrangements for her daughter Julie's wedding - most importantly, booking the village hall for the reception. But when busybody Edith Prosser comes to visit, it seems that the wedding plans may not be running quite as smoothly as everyone had thought... 
 
In 'Night Flight', Ruth can't sleep. Her husband should be in the bed next to her, but he's been out a lot recently, during the small hours of the morning. As Eddie travels home, he can't wait to get into bed - he can barely keep his eyes open. But he finds no one in the house, just a note from Ruth. 
 
In 'Wedding Shoes', Penny is thrilled to be the only bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding. But when she finds the perfect shoes for her outfit, there is only one size left - half a size too small. Surely she can squeeze into them if she tries? Little does she know the events that will unfold because of her shoes... 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these three short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promise and Other Stories.

A Little Light Flirtation/A Question of Choice/Flight of Fancy (Storycuts)

Three short stories: a foreign country, a quarrel, and a chance encounter; different paths for different women; and if you love something, let it go.

In ' A Little Light Flirtation', when a husband and wife on holiday quarrel one morning, everyone in the hotel hears. But what they don't hear are the thoughts running through her head. A walk around the sights of this foreign city could open up all sorts of possibilities... 
 
In 'A Question of Choice', Kate hasn't had the smoothest ride in life. She had a miscarriage when she was three months' pregnant, and lost her partner of three years with it. When she returns to the UK from New York she is shocked to discover there is a rift between her and her friends who are happily settled with families. But Kate knows deep down that her life's direction is merely a question of choice. 
 
In 'Flight of Fancy', for Joe, the mundanity of prison life is lifted by two things - his pet budgie, Beauty, and visits from his wife Miriam. He counts down the days until the end of sentence - dreaming of returning home and trying to remember how different life is there. But his homecoming won't be quite what he expects... 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these three short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promise and Other Stories.

A Trip to the Park/Come Home with Me (Storycuts)

Two short stories: a woman alone in New York, and an unexpected encounter; and will introducing the love of Genevieve's life to her family ruin everything?

In 'A Trip to the Park', Cassie is excited to arrive in New York, but disappointed when her fiance's job takes him away from her on her first weekend in the city. He makes her promise she'll stay in the apartment where she'll be safe, but she can't resist a little walk around Central Park - she is here to see the sights, after all. There she meets Dan, who manages to persuade her that he should show her the sights of the city. She knows Richard would be cross, but what harm could come of it? 
 
In 'Come Home With Me', when Genevieve meets Nicholas, she can't believe her luck. Everything about their relationship seems just perfect. But when the time comes to introduce him to her family, she is sure that will be the end of them. Her family are so completely mad - there's no way he'll want anything to do with her after that! Or perhaps she shouldn't be so quick to assume what he is thinking... 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these two short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promise and Other Stories.

A Time to Remember/Model of Beauty/View from Beacon Hill (Storycuts)

Three short stories: a grandmother-to-be remembers being a grandchild herself; the painter becomes the painted; and no decision is forever...

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, where many of her books are set, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels. 
 
For more information on Elvi Rhodes and her books, see her website at www.ElviRhodes.com.

In 'A Time to Remember', Kate can hardly contain her excitement when she finds out her daughter has gone into labour: she is going to be a grandmother! As the time passes whilst they wait for news of the new arrival, Kate finds herself reminiscing of her relationship with her own grandmother, and how time has flown. 
 
In 'Model of Beauty', Jilly has been enjoying her painting classes. She has been mocking the ample-sized model who has been sitting for them lately, but the tables are turned when the teacher decides they are all to paint each other - and Jilly becomes the model herself. Will she think her portrait a true likeness? And what will come of having someone pay such close attention to her? 
 
In 'View from Beacon Hill', Alison enjoys her time on Beacon Hill. It is where she has the space to consider her life, and the choices she has made and has yet to make. Eight and a half months pregnant, with only days to go until her due date, her life is about to change forever. But might she change her mind about the decisions she has made? 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these three short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promises and Other Stories.

A Matter of Time/A New Beginning (Storycuts)

Two short stories: a new start in a strange city; sometimes the new start you need in life can be closer than you think...

In 'A Matter of Time', Martin has inherited a house from his late aunt in New York, and his girlfriend Linda has moved over there with him. She finds herself feeling very lost, though, and wondering why she is there. She loves Martin, but will her new surroundings ever feel like home? 
 
In 'A New Beginning', Primrose is becoming bored of the tedium of farm life. She knows she will miss it - the farm and its surrounding hills and river have been her home for the past twenty-four years. But she is convinced that the bright lights and buzz of London is what she needs now for her new start in life. But a new friendship in the Yorkshire Dales forces her to reconsider whether a new beginning really means moving away. 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these two short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promise and Other Stories.

Festival at Rowdean/A Very Special Painting Class (Storycuts)

Two short stories: a return home from adventures abroad, and a change of heart; and painters notice the finer details.

In 'Festival at Rowdean', Melanie has spent an exciting year abroad nannying for a family with two children, so her return home seems something of an anticlimax. Everything now seems so dull in her home village of Rowdean. She is mortified when the village committee then insist she be involved in the organisation of a village festival. But could this be just the thing to bring her home town back to life for her? 
 
In 'A Very Special Painting Class', among her other part-time jobs, Lisa works as a model for a painting class. Sitting completely still for long periods of time can be uncomfortable, but the money helps her to keep her flat and bring up her daughter Janie. But as one of the students begins to notice Lisa's features, could an unlikely friendship form? 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these two short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promise and Other Stories.

Summer Promise/A Gull Named Helen/Children on the Shore (Storycuts)

Three short stories: a blissful two-week holiday in France, and a terrible misunderstanding; a boy's grief is lightened by nature; and a life full of choices and new beginnings.

In 'Summer Promise', Linda, recently divorced and in need of a break, decides to take her two children on a fortnight's holiday in France, renting a house from a friend of a friend. However when she arrives at the house, she finds a man already there, claiming to be the owner. It emerges that this man, Graham, is the ex-husband of the woman who suggested the idea to Linda, and that she had forgotten to inform her that the situation had changed and that Graham now owns the house outright. He makes it clear to Linda that they can't possibly stay there as he is busy with work and it would be an inconvenience. But as Linda frantically tries to find a hotel, her youngest child James falls ill with chicken pox. Graham relents, and agrees to let them stay in the house, packing his bags to move out for two weeks. But as he is leaving, they both realise that perhaps this situation could work out for both of them after all... 
 
In 'A Gull Named Helen', when little Daniel clams up following the death of his grandmother, everyone thinks a school trip to the seaside will be just what he needs. In the lighthouse where they are staying, Daniel is offered the little room right at the very top of the tower, while the other children must sleep in the basement. Watching from his bedroom window, Daniel becomes mesmerised by the seagulls circling overhead. As he spends the next few days feeding them scraps of bread, he forms a bond with one bird in particular, who he decides is called Helen - the same name as his grandmother. But little does he know that what he learns from these birds could help him for years to come. 
 
In 'Children on the Shore', Claire Foster has been used to living her own life, her own way. Her daughter lives abroad with her own family. Claire was widowed years ago. So when she takes a temporary job as a secretary at a hospital, she is startled to find herself beginning a relationship with one of the doctors. Meanwhile, her daughter begins writing to her frequently, begging her to move closer to them so that she can be a part of her grandchildren's lives. And then she is offered a new job, working for an author, which would reduce her free time dramatically. Which path - if any - should she choose? 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these three short stories were previously published in the collection 'Summer Promise and Other Stories'.

A Summer Remembered/Be Your Age, Dear (Storycuts)

Two short stories: one woman's yearning for summer, in the midst of Christmas; and four generations of women, with a lot of preconceptions...

In 'A Summer Remembered', as Laura is busy with the Christmas preparations, while looking after her children Richard and Millie, she can't help but wish she were back on their summer holiday in Normandy. When her husband presents her with her Christmas gift - a holiday to a destination of her choice, money no object - it is still Normandy she yearns for...but what secret is she hiding from her husband? 
 
In 'Be Your Age, Dear', Chloe Patterson is lucky enough to not only have a daughter and a granddaughter around her, but also her own mother. But she battles with the dilemma of how she is perceived as a grandmother - and how she should be behaving as such - and how she really feels about herself deep down. Sometimes it seems that the older women in the family are the most free-willed and keen to have fun, and the younger seem the most responsible. As a local newspaper asks to write a feature on the four generations of women, tensions come to a head as these women finally realize who they really are... 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these two short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promises and Other Stories.

Meet the New Caroline Pritchard/The Centre of Attraction (Storycuts)

Two short stories: Can a makeover fix everything?; and an artist's annoyance becomes the best thing for his creativity...

In 'Meet the New Caroline Pritchard', Caroline Pritchard thinks her boyfriend Richard is going off her. And she's addicted to makeover shows on the television - imagine if that could happen to her! That would surely solve everything. And then her dream comes true - she is selected by a magazine for a makeover. As she is having her set of 'Before' photographs taken, she is secretly glad Richard is away. Although she doubts he is where he said he would be, this gives her the chance to have her makeover completed! Hairstyles, facials, and many beauty treatments later, Caroline is a new woman - ready to present herself to Richard. But will he like the new Caroline? And more importantly, will she still like him? 
 
In 'The Centre of Attraction', Mel Salter is peacefully painting in the town square when his landscape is ruined by the arrival of Bertha Conway. She introduces herself and orders sangria. Mel is all the more irritated when Bertha returns the following day with her needlework - at siesta time, when he usually relies on the plaza to be empty as the locals rest for a few hours of the afternoon. But then Mel catches sight of her work, and is astounded by its beauty. And soon finds that the source of his irritation may not be that much of a nuisance after all... 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these two short stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promise and Other Stories.

The World is a Smaller Place/Whose Baby are You, Babe? (Storycuts)

Two short stories: just when everything seems perfect is when everything can change; and an abandoned baby and a lot of secrets.

In 'The World is a Smaller Place', everything seems perfect for Ruth, engaged to the man she loves. But things begin to change, and she is unable to work out whether it is for the better. But when she meets Martin, a professor over from New Zealand, her life no longer seems perfect, but full of impossible choices. 
 
In 'Whose Baby are You, Babe?', when a junior lecturer comes across a baby in the senior common room, she is both startled and intrigued to know how it came to be there. Her students look on curiously as she has the baby in a carrycot on the floor beside her as she teaches. But what secrets lie behind the child's identity? 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these two stories were previously published in the collection Summer Promise and Other Stories.

An emotional and heartbreaking saga you’ll never forget...

The House Of Bonneau

Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful sequel to Madeleine written by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE HOUSE OF BONNEAU! 
 
"Another brilliant family saga book. Read this in one sitting. Loved everything about it ... Based in Yorkshire." - 5 STARS 
"Loved this saga. Was drawn right into the story &amp; the characters. Stayed up late and could not tear myself away from the story. Love this author's writing." - 5 STARS 
"I could not put it down - you really get wrapped up in the characters because she writes so brilliantly..." - 5 STARS. 
 
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WILL SHE LOSE EVERYTHING SHE FOUGHT SO HARD TO GAIN? 
 
When Madeleine Bates - born into poverty as the daughter of a Yorkshire millhand - married Leon Bonneau - the French wool baron - she felt her life of turmoil was over. Whatever problems came their way, surely love would see them through? 
 
Yet trouble still dogs her and she feels she is alone: Leon's family resent her for taking him away from them and Hortense Murer - who assumed she would be Leon's wife - begrudges her. 
 
She also cannot help but dwell on the curse made by her old enemy Sophia Parkinson: that she would never bear a son. For it seems to be coming true...

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels including Opal, Doctor Rose, Ruth Appleby, The Golden Girls, Madeleine, Cara's Land, The Rainbow Through the Rain, The Bright One, The Mountain, Portrait of Chloe, Spring Music, Midsummer Meeting, The Birthday Party, Mulberry Lane, A Blessing In Disguise and The Apple Tree. A collection of stories, Summer Promise and Other Stories, is also published by Corgi Books.

Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful sequel to Madeleine written by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING THE HOUSE OF BONNEAU! 
 
"Another brilliant family saga book. Read this in one sitting. Loved everything about it ... Based in Yorkshire." - 5 STARS 
"Loved this saga. Was drawn right into the story &amp; the characters. Stayed up late and could not tear myself away from the story. Love this author's writing." - 5 STARS 
"I could not put it down - you really get wrapped up in the characters because she writes so brilliantly..." - 5 STARS. 
 
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WILL SHE LOSE EVERYTHING SHE FOUGHT SO HARD TO GAIN? 
 
When Madeleine Bates - born into poverty as the daughter of a Yorkshire millhand - married Leon Bonneau - the French wool baron - she felt her life of turmoil was over. Whatever problems came their way, surely love would see them through? 
 
Yet trouble still dogs her and she feels she is alone: Leon's family resent her for taking him away from them and Hortense Murer - who assumed she would be Leon's wife - begrudges her. 
 
She also cannot help but dwell on the curse made by her old enemy Sophia Parkinson: that she would never bear a son. For it seems to be coming true...

a beautifully written and engrossing saga about empathy and understanding from bestselling author Elvi Rhodes

Mulberry Lane

A quiet street in the West Country is scandalised by its new occupants.

Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Erica James will love this compelling story examining how people react differently to change from multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. Guaranteed to have you hooked from page one... 
 
READERS ARE LOVING MULBERRY LANE! 
'A page turner' -- ***** Reader review 
'A very easy and enjoyable read' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review 
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NEW NEIGHBOURS PUT THE CAT AMONG THE PIGEONS... 
 
The inhabitants of quiet, tree-lined Mulberry Lane take a keen interest in the comings and goings of their neighbours. When number fifteen comes onto the market they are naturally intrigued to see a good-looking man being shown the property, and they hope to find a pleasant, quiet family moving in. 
 
But they are to be sadly disappointed - the house is to be a hostel for young offenders. Feelings run high. Opinions are divided - some fearing that they will be murdered in their beds, others wanting to welcome these youths into their community. 
 
However friendly the newcomers may be, there are others in Mulberry Lane who are determined to scupper the scheme at all costs...

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, and now lives on the Sussex coast. She is the author of many bestselling novels including Opal, Doctor Rose, Ruth Appleby, The Golden Girls, Madeleine, The House of Bonneau, Cara's Land, The Rainbow Through the Rain, The Bright One, The Mountain, Portrait of Chloe, Spring Music, Midsummer Meeting, The Birthday Party,  A Blessing In Disguise and The Apple Tree. A collection of stories, Summer Promise and Other Stories, is also published by Corgi Books.

Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Erica James will love this compelling story examining how people react differently to change from multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. Guaranteed to have you hooked from page one... 
 
READERS ARE LOVING MULBERRY LANE! 
'A page turner' -- ***** Reader review 
'A very easy and enjoyable read' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent' -- ***** Reader review 
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NEW NEIGHBOURS PUT THE CAT AMONG THE PIGEONS... 
 
The inhabitants of quiet, tree-lined Mulberry Lane take a keen interest in the comings and goings of their neighbours. When number fifteen comes onto the market they are naturally intrigued to see a good-looking man being shown the property, and they hope to find a pleasant, quiet family moving in. 
 
But they are to be sadly disappointed - the house is to be a hostel for young offenders. Feelings run high. Opinions are divided - some fearing that they will be murdered in their beds, others wanting to welcome these youths into their community. 
 
However friendly the newcomers may be, there are others in Mulberry Lane who are determined to scupper the scheme at all costs...

a heartening and uplifting story of a girl seeking her fortune from multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes

Portrait Of Chloe

The heartening story of a girl from the north who came south to seek her fortune.

Let multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes sweep you away with this moving and heart-warming saga set by the sea. Perfect for fans of Rosamunde Pilcher and Maeve Binchy. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING PORTRAIT OF CHLOE! 
"Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book with its descriptive story and characters involved and I would recommend the reading of this to anyone" - 5 STARS 
"What a good writer [Elvi Rhodes] is...!" - 5 STARS 
"Magic" - 5 STARS 
 
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IS THE GRASS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE? 
 
She was born plain Dora, in a bleak northern town where her future seemed all too predictable. But from the moment she was born, she went after what she wanted, and got it. 
 
When, at the age of eighteen, she decides she wants freedom, a new life - and a new name, Chloe, she goes to Brighton to work as a help to a MP and his wife, and glimpses for the first time a life of luxury and wealth - a life which, she believes, could be hers. 
 
But her new circumstances bring with them difficulties: the passionate interest of her boss and the unexpected bond she discovers with the small children she cares for. Torn between the interest of an attractive older man and her feelings of affection and loyalty towards his wife and children, Chloe embarks upon a dangerous course. 
 
Then a near tragedy changes everything for her...

Elvi Rhodes was born and educated in Yorkshire, where many of her books are set, and now lives on the Sussex coast.She is the author of many bestselling novels. 
 
For more information on Elvi Rhodes and her books, see her website at www.ElviRhodes.com

Elvi Rhodes

a beautifully evocative and enthralling trip down memory lane from multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes…

An emotional story of recollections and reminiscences, The Birthday Party sees multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes at her heart-warming best. Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy and Erica James will not be disappointed. 
 
Readers are loving THE BIRTHDAY PARTY! 
'I just couldn't put this book down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Keeps you interested right up to the very last word' -- ***** Reader review 
'Wonderful' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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A LANDMARK BIRTHDAY BRINGS BACK MEMORIES - SOME HAPPIER THAN OTHERS 
 
Poppy's family is gathering to celebrate her eightieth birthday. Her children, grandchildren and even one great-grandchild are converging on her Sussex home. 
 
As she prepares to welcome them all, her mind goes back over her life - to her tough childhood in Yorkshire; to her mother - who scrimped and saved to bring her up decently; to her three husbands and to Alun, the great love of her life who was taken from her by the war. 
 
Yes, she has had a full life - a lot fuller than her family realises. 
 
As they toast their beloved matriarch, little do they know what an extraordinary and often shocking life she has led...

The Birthday Party

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