Goodwin, R: Precious Gift: From Britain's best-loved saga writer

Nuneaton, 1911

When Holly Farthing's overbearing grandfather tries to force her to marry a dowdy widower twice her age, she finally says no. After he refuses to support her any longer, Holly flees to London, bringing her best friend and maid, Ivy, with her.

In the big smoke, Holly searches for the father she's never met and begins nurse training in the local hospital. There she meets the dashing Doctor Parkin. Kind and compassionate, he is everything
Holly has ever dreamt of.

When Doctor Parkin proposes, Holly finally feels like she'll have the family she so longs for. But soon, she discovers some shocking news that means they can never be together, and her life is suddenly thrown into turmoil. Supporting the war effort, she heads to France and throws herself into volunteering on the front line.

Are the rumours about Doctor Parkin really true? And can Holly ever find the happiness she so truly deserves?

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