House on Cocoa Beach
House on Cocoa Beach by Beatriz Williams, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on July 13, 2017, is a historical fiction novel that spans two distinct time periods. Set against the backdrop of World War I in northern France and the post-war landscape of Florida, the narrative follows Virginia Fortescue as she defies societal norms to serve as an ambulance driver for the American Red Cross. Amidst the chaos of war, she encounters a captivating English doctor, complicating her journey with unexpected emotional ties.
In Florida, the story shifts to 1922, where Virginia Fitzwilliam confronts the aftermath of her late estranged husband’s death and the decline of his shipping business. As she navigates the remnants of their plantation and uncovers the secrets of Simon Fitzwilliam’s life, she faces mounting dangers that threaten her own safety. This edition, comprising 464 pages, delves into themes of family life, romance, and the complexities of marriage and divorce, offering readers a rich exploration of personal and historical challenges.
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Lose yourself in a sweeping love story this summer – perfect for fans of Dinah Jeffries and Santa Montefiore
Northern France, 1917
Virginia Fortescue has thrown convention and her respected upbringing to the wind to drive ambulances for the American Red Cross across northern France. Grinding through the mud and the trenches to bring injured and dying men back from the front, the last thing she expects to find is a handsome English doctor who won’t let her go – in spite of a wife waiting for him at home in Cornwall.
Florida, 1922
In the humid heat of Florida, Virginia Fitzwilliam must tackle the estate of her late estranged husband. After the plantation house burned to the ground with Simon Fitzwilliam inside, the shipping business he built from scratch has foundered and the mangroves have started to take back the land. The more Virginia learns about Simon and the secrets of his life, the more she fears that the dangers surrounding Simon now threaten her as well…
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