THE GIRL AT HOLLY COTTAGE

A compelling tale of secrets and betrayal, friendship and trust, and the legacy of war.

Originally published as Hope at Holly Cottage. 

Plymouth, 1954. The future seems rosy for Plymouth schoolgirl, Anna Millington, as she studies to qualify for teacher training college. 

But Anna’s life is not what it seems. Her family is hiding a cruel secret that resulted from the worst night of the Plymouth Blitz.

Now, the devastating consequences are about to erupt again, ending in tragedy.

Fearing for her own safety, Anna leaves her dreams behind and flee to nearby Dartmoor.

It isn’t long before Anna secures a position as a serving girl at Ashcroft Hall. The other staff are rude and make no effort to befriend her, but she finds solace in loving Sir Gilbert, Lady Ashcroft’s son, who calls her his ‘little smoky eyes’.

But it seems Anna isn’t the only one with secrets. Will she learn who she can really trust? And will she find the courage to seek out the happiness she truly deserves?

Fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Freda Lightfoot, Anna Jacobs, Rosie Clarke and Catherine Cookson will adore this compelling tale of secrets, betrayal and friendship set in the 1950s.

READERS LOVE THE DEVONSHIRE SAGA SERIES:

“Carefully researched and well presented.” Bestselling author Anna Jacobs 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Totally in love with this book! Highly recommend!” Sayury

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Crosse writes with passion . . . so well you can actually envisage yourself there.” Novelle Novels

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “At first, I thought it was a standard love story. Then about halfway through it became so much more.” Mrs Gray

“A thumping good read, feels like living history.” Dorset Echo 

ALSO BY TANIA CROSSE

DEVONSHIRE SAGAS
Book 1: THE HARBOUR MASTER'S DAUGHTER 
Book 2: THE RIVER GIRL 
Book 3: THE GUNPOWDER GIRL 
Book 4: THE QUARRY GIRL 
Book 5: THE RAILWAY GIRL 
Book 6: THE WHEELWRIGHT GIRL 
Book 7: THE AMBULANCE GIRL 
Book 8: THE DARTMOOR GIRL 
Book 9: HOPE AT HOLLY COTTAGE