From award winning author, Michelle Vernal comes the second instalment off the Isabel's story series, inspired by her birth family's connection with the Isle of Wight - Fans of Susan Sallis, Ella Carey and Fiona Valpy will absolutely love this captivating, unique story.
Veronica and Gabe met when they were children at ballet class and by the time they'd reached their teens they knew they'd be dancing together forever. Only Gabe's mother had other ideas...Twenty something years later, Veronica no longer dances and life hasn't turned out how she thought it would. She's divorced with a needy ex-husband, monosyllabic teenage sons, a sister who fancies herself as a long in the tooth 'it girl' and a mother who's recently moved into a care home. When Veronica receives a letter, she never thought she'd get her past collides with her present. The time's come for her to share her secret with her family, but she's not the only one keeping a secret...
"Michelle has a lovely style, engaging, individual characters with great voices who are comic and charming (reminds me of Marian Keyes). I loved this book." -HELEN FALCONER
From award winning author, Michelle Vernal comes an utterly heartbreaking, historical novel inspired by her birth family's connection with the Isle of Wight - Fans of Susan Sallis, Ella Carey and Fiona Valpy will absolutely love this captivating, unique story.
1944 The Isle of Wight - Sixteen-year-old Constance's life on the island is sheltered until the death of her brother, brings the reality of war crashing down around her. He leaves behind his pregnant widow, Ginny. When Constance meets a handsome Canadian airforce man, she's eager to escape her grief and be swept up by first love. It's a love which has ramifications she could never envisage. Present Day - When young British backpacker, Isabel Stark happens across a car accident on a lonely stretch of road in the South Island of New Zealand her life changes forever. The sole passenger, Ginny Havelock asks her to make a promise before she passes away - to find Constance and to say she's sorry.
'The Promise found it's way into my heart, and the haunting story of Constance and Isabel stayed with me long after I finished...' - ANNIE SEATON
‘If you love Maeve Binchy, you’ll love this series.’ Reader Review
An Irish guesthouse, three sisters and their bossy boots mammy in a laugh out loud series about the trials and tribulations of the O’Mara family…
If Aisling O’Mara hadn’t winged her way home to the Emerald Isle to take over the running of the family guesthouse she’d never have met Marcus, and her heart wouldn’t have been broken. She’s been trying to put her life back together since he left, but now he’s back and says he’s sorry. Can she trust him, again?
Una Brennan’s booked into the guesthouse she used to walk past each morning when she was a girl, full of hopes and dreams. She left Dublin more than fifty years ago vowing she’d never set foot in the city again. Why did she leave and what’s brought her back?
The guest, just like the customer, is always right but when Aisling is on the sharp end of the cantankerous Una’s tongue, it leads to her discovering things aren’t always what they seem and sometimes opening your heart to love can have unexpected outcomes.
Witty, sad, and insightful with a touch of romance. Come and stay at O’Mara’s.
