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...

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...

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