Dark Days at the Beach Hotel

Can she save the hotel... and her reputation?

Helen Bygrove is managing the hotel, now that her husband has been conscripted. Against all expectations, Helen and her team are doing marvellously, despite the shortages brought by war. Even the exacting Lady Blackmore agrees. But then the calm is shattered when poison pen letters are sent to prominent townsfolk and Helen finds herself the target of a police investigation. Is someone trying to ruin Helen, and the Beach Hotel? And can she rely on the handsome but taciturn Inspector Toshack to help her? When her husband, Douglas, is invalided out of the war he is determined to take back control of the hotel and things go from bad to worse.

How can she ever escape his bullying? Is she a fool to hope that she may have a second chance at love?

A captivating, emotional and uplifting saga set in World War One - fans of Elaine Everest and Ginny Bell will love this!

Readers are loving Dark Days at the Beach Hotel:

'Oh wow this story was...amazing and heartfelt...I hope there will be more in this series'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Had me turning the pages well into the night... A five-star, well-written beach caper. A page turner from beginning to end.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I have enjoyed all three books in this series but this one was the best! I think that is because it is Helen's story and Helen is the very heart of the hotel...I really enjoyed it.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'The strong thread that runs through this series is friendship, that's exactly what Helen Bygrove needs when things get difficult! I know it was third in series but I'm sure there's room for a follow up! I live in hope.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Another brilliant book by this brilliant author' Reader Review

Praise for the Beach Hotel series:

'Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn't put it down. Family saga at its best'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I loved this enchanting read...could not put it down...'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Well, what a start to a new series! There are many secrets to be uncovered...I loved this book.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Charming...this book felt like an escape...The story was heartwarming'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I thoroughly enjoyed this book...I'm glad there is more to come from the Beach Hotel.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Francesca has enjoyed writing since she was a child, largely influenced by a Welsh mother who was good at improvised story telling. She is a member of the RNA and the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Francesca currently lives in Kent with her family and a cat called Lando Calrissian.