A New Start at the Beach Hotel

'An enjoyable page-turning saga with characters that leap off the page!' AnneMarie Brear

Can Edie find the courage to choose her own future?

June 1914. Edie Moore is a Governess for Lord and Lady Moreland, living in comfort at the grand Downland House in Sussex. But, wanting more from life, she flees in secret to Littlehampton, the place where she spent many idyllic childhood holidays.

Desperate for work, Edie begins working as a chambermaid at the prestigious Beach Hotel, even if the menial tasks are a far cry from her previous job.

While the days are long and gruelling, Edie works hard and soon is in favour with Helen Bygrove, the manager's wife, who sees that Edie is destined for bigger things - which leads to tension with some of the other chambermaids.

But as she navigates her new life and finds friendship with fellow maid Lili Probert, she also grows closer to charming, cheerful porter, Charlie Cobbett, and finally finds the happiness she has been searching for.

However, what none of her new friends know is that Edie is hiding a secret from her past, one that would change the way they view her, forever. When the truth comes out, will Edie be able to keep her new life and remain in the place she loves so much?

A captivating, romantic and moving World War 1 saga that fans of Elaine Roberts and Pam Howes won't be able to put down.

Readers are falling in love with A New Start at the Beach Hotel:

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

'Well, what a start to a new series!Full of intrigue and subterfuge, no one is who they at first appear. There are many secrets to be uncovered...I loved this book, even when I got to the end as I felt safe in the knowledge that there would be another to follow'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Charming ... I was very invested in the story ... and this book felt like an escape ...The story was heartwarming, and I would like to read the sequel...'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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

'Having enjoyed this author's previous series, I was looking forward to this new one ... the mystery ... slowly unravelled to satisfying conclusions. ... I look forward to book two.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I'm pleased to learn that there will be another book later this year... There are some great characters... 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.