The Family Feud
2 total works
1940, Stretton Village, Cambridgeshire
The start of the war and the tragic loss of their beloved father marks the end of an era for the Searles family as their children embark on their adult lives
Eldest sister Frances is about to marry her childhood sweetheart. But with Marcus Danby now a fighter pilot, his fate hanging in the balance. Will he return from war for their happy ever after?
Meanwhile youngest daughter Emily is swept off her feet by a dashing young officer, but does she really know him?
Brother Daniel has joined up, but not before falling in love with a local kitchen girl Alice. Against the backdrop of war is there hope of a future for them?
And then there are those siblings left behind. Clay and Henry working the land in trying times, and Connor too young to serve, but suddenly abandoned by the family he counted on.
With only a gold-digging mother-in-law to advise them, these siblings are all in danger of making rash decisions that don't bode well for their futures...
Previously published as The Lie by Linda Sole
1946, Stretton Village – Cambridgeshire
Frances is finally about to see her dreams realized as Marcus finally returns from the war. But the threat of her father-in-law and a much-changed Marcus, leave Frances in a perilous situation.
Emily’s lie has trapped her in a new future. She lives in a big house and has a job she loves. But it could all come tumbling down around her if her shocking secret is ever revealed?
Alice believes Daniel will return home to her, but if he does, will he be the same man he was if he does survive?
At home, things have not been plain sailing. Henry hangs onto the family farm by a thread, Connor is growing into a man the family might not recognize and Clay is punished for what he has done.
The war has changed them all. Can they unite and find happiness again?
Previousy Published as Promises Made by Linda Sole