The Housekeeper's War, (Paperback)

<p><strong>She lost everything to war. But can she risk her heart again?</strong></p> <p>Widowed and grieving, <strong>Eileen Bentley</strong> leaves bomb-scarred London for the rugged coast of Cornwall, determined to start over as housekeeper to her dear late husband's brother.</p> <p>But the war is never far behind. As air raids reach the docks of Falmouth and Eileen takes up fire-watching duty once more, the past refuses to loosen its hold - her husband's memory shadowing every step.</p> <p>Then she meets <strong>Captain Andrew Harvey</strong>, a man marked by loss, whose quiet strength begins to break through her sorrow. As danger closes in and old loyalties pull tight, Eileen must decide: can she open her heart again, or will grief keep her bound to what she's lost?</p> <p><strong>What readers are saying about Elaine Johns: </strong></p> <p>'<strong>One of the best books I have read</strong>. Did need quite a few tissues. Lots of unexpected happenings. Well written. Loved it. Highly recommend. <strong>But have tissues to hand</strong>.' Reader review</p> <p><strong>'I loved everything about this book.</strong> I didn't want to put it down. A book to snuggle up with at any time.' Reader review</p> <p><strong>I couldn't put this down.</strong> Loved the story - a look at the WW2 from another point and a wonderful and sometimes heart breaking love story.' Reader review</p>

• The Housekeeper's War, (Paperback)
• Author: Elaine Johns
• ISBN: 9781807432164
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-07-28
• Page Count: 290