The Homecoming
The Homecoming by Val Wood is a reprint edition published by Transworld Publishers Limited in 2011, featuring 411 pages in English. Set in Hull in 1874, the story follows Jewel Newmarch, a beautiful and mysterious young woman adopted as a baby. As she attends her cousin Elizabeth’s wedding, Jewel feels a deep longing to uncover her origins, prompting her to embark on a journey back to her birthplace in America, accompanied by Clara, the bride’s twin sister.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life, friendship, and love as Jewel and Clara navigate the complexities of Jewel’s past. This voyage of discovery reveals important lessons for both characters, intertwining elements of romance and historical fiction. The book delves into the significance of home and the bonds that shape our identities, making it a thoughtful exploration of personal growth and connection.
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Hull, 1874. The beautiful, mysterious Jewel Newmarch, adopted as a baby, turns heads wherever she goes – her exotic looks point to her origins far away from the streets of Hull. Even at her cousin Elizabeth’s wedding, she is the belle of the ball. But as she looks on at the happy, newly-married couple she feels a restlessness and intense longing to know her own roots.
And so she decides to return to her birthplace in America, taking the bride’s twin sister Clara as her companion. In discovering the mysteries of Jewel’s past the girls realise that this is a life-changing voyage of discovery for both of them, as they learn important lessons about family, friendship, love and home. But most importantly, love…
If you enjoy books by Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you’ll love Val’s heartwarming stories of triumph over adversity.
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