A Stranger In Burracombe

Like the rest of the nation, the Burracombe villagers are shocked when King George VI dies suddenly in 1952. But in the midst of their grief, the arrival of a stranger in the village on the very same day goes almost unnoticed, as the villagers have their own concerns...

Farmer's daughter Val needs to find a home before she can marry her sweetheart; Hilary is struggling to come to terms with her new responsibilities; and Stella is still getting to know the sister she thought she had lost during the war. While the children at the village school are as lively and inquisitive as ever, there are still conflicts and feuds amongst the long-standing residents of Burracombe.

Then a search for a family draws the whole village together and more than one person is led to question their own ideas about families and what they mean.

“"This is a well-written novel that will no doubt enthral Harry's numerous fans."”

'Lilian has a real talent for creating engaging village characters whom readers will take to their hearts.' Alex Gordon, "Peterborough Evening Telegraph""
"Historical Novels Review""

Lilian Harry grew up in Portsmouth. She has a son, a daughter and two grandchildren and now lives in a village on the edge of Dartmoor.

Previous titles:

Storm Over Burracombe (HC Oct 07);

Song at Twilight;

Bells of Burracombe;

Three Little Ships;

Farthing Will Do;

Dance Little Lady;

Under the Apple Tree;

Promise to Keep;

Tuppence to Spend;

Girl Called Thursday;

P.S. I Love You;

Kiss the Girls Goodbye;

Corner House Girls;

Wives and Sweethearts;

Love and Laughter;

Moonlight and Lovesongs;

Keep Smiling Through;

Girls They Left Behind;

Goodbye Sweetheart

Like the rest of the nation, the Burracombe villagers are shocked when King George VI dies suddenly in 1952. But in the midst of their grief, the arrival of a stranger in the village on the very same day goes almost unnoticed, as the villagers have their own concerns...Farmer's daughter Val needs to find a home before she can marry her sweetheart; Hilary is struggling to come to terms with her new responsibilities; and Stella is still getting to know the sister she thought she had lost during the war. While the children at the village school are as lively and inquisitive as ever, there are still conflicts and feuds amongst the long-standing residents of Burracombe.Then a search for a family draws the whole village together and more than one person is led to question their own ideas about families and what they mean.

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