The Leaving Shades Sagas

2 primary works

Leaving Shades

by Gloria Cook

Published 31 March 2010

When Beth returns to her childhood home, she discovers that much of her life has been based on deception...

After a tragic miscarriage, Beth Tresaile returns to Owles House, the place of her miserable childhood, accompanied by her best friend, Kitty Copeland. Beth is determined to get revenge on her estranged mother, Christina, who neglected and abandoned her. But Beth slowly begins to discover that much of her childhood was built on deception.

Kitty is captivated with Cornwall, and Beth reluctantly becomes involved with the locals. However, there are fresh troubles ahead when her married lover, Kitty's brother, wants to come back into her life...

A captivating Cornish saga filled with love and secrets, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and Margaret Dickinson.

Reflections

by Gloria Cook

Published 2 December 2010

"Cornwall, 1920s. Beth Tresaile has been happily reconciled with her estranged mother for over a year and is looking forward to her best friend Kitty Copeland spending Christmas with them. But Kitty's request that her brother Stuart join them throws Beth in turmoil - for Stuart and Beth were once lovers, and she lives in fear of her friend discovering her secret shame. But Stuart's arrival sets in motion events that even Beth could not have expected . . ." --Publisher.