'The Waiting Hours is a gem of a book, which will touch readers' hearts. Ellie Dean effortlessly evokes a sense of time and place, and revisits a fascinating part of wartime history in a story where strong women triumph over adversity, and it's never too late to find love.' Clare Harvey

'Ellie Dean's loyal readers will be thrilled with this new novel.' Helen Carey
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Slapton Sands, 1943

War has not been kind to Carol Porter. It took her husband and baby, and with them her heart. At last she's found some peace, working as a land girl at Coombe Farm. But Carol's sanctuary, the whole local area in fact, is about to be disrupted.

When Pauline Reilly hears Carol's news she's worried for her little sister. But as rumours about Slapton Sands reach Cliffehaven, Pauline can't help be more concerned for her only surviving son. And despite her sister-in-law Peggy's best efforts, nothing soothes Pauline's fears.

As Carol prepares to face the impending upheaval alone her beloved mother, Dolly, swoops in to Slapton, and packing up Carol's life presents unexpected opportunities for them both: Carol looks to her future while Dolly confronts a ghost from her past, and they both have a chance to mend their broken hearts.

The THIRTEENTH fabulous, heart-warming Second World War novel in Ellie Dean's bestselling Cliffehaven series (previously called the Beach View Boarding House series).

Ellie's next novel - With a Kiss and a Prayer - is available to pre-order now in paperback and ebook.

'An immensely satisfying and entertaining historical novel.' Frost Magazine

'Touching, poignant and warm storytelling' Hair Past a Freckle Blog

'Saga fans will love The Waiting Hours and I would definitely recommend buying it as soon as possible' Shaz's Book Blog

'I just could not put it down' Ginger Book Geek

'The characters feel real and authentic' Anne Bonny Book Blog