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About the Book

Cliffehaven May 1944

The tension is rising for Peggy Reilly and the inhabitants of Cliffehaven as the planes continue to roar above the town. There seems to be no end in sight of this war, which has scattered her family and brought conflict right to the door of Beach View Boarding House, and its toll is beginning to weigh on her slender shoulders.

Meanwhile, Peggy’s father-in-law, Ron Reilly, has landed himself in hot water with his sweetheart, Rosie – and this time, his Irish charm will not be enough to get him out of trouble.

The war has forever changed the lives of Peggy’s loved ones, but with the promise of an Allied invasion comes the hope that her beloved husband and family will at last be coming home. It will take an enormous amount of spirit to keep that hope alive and bring harmony back to Beach View.

About the Author

Ellie Dean lives in a tiny hamlet set deep in the heart of the South Downs in Sussex, which has been her home for many years and where she raised her three children. She is the author of the eleven Beach View Boarding House novels. Until You Come Home is the twelfth in this series.

Also by Ellie Dean

There’ll be Blue Skies

Far From Home

Keep Smiling Through

Where the Heart Lies

Always in My Heart

All My Tomorrows

Some Lucky Day

While We’re Apart

Sealed With a Loving Kiss

Sweet Memories of You

Shelter from the Storm

Until You Come Home

The Waiting Hours

Acknowledgements

People often think that being an author is a solitary pursuit, and to begin with it is just that, but once my story leaves my office a whole team of wonderful people help to make it even better.

I would like to thank Viola Hayden for being such an understanding and joyous collaborating editor during her time at Arrow. It was a huge pleasure to work with you and although I shall miss our chats, I wish you the very best in your new job.

The team at Arrow is always supportive, imaginative and very helpful, and although I can’t list everyone here, I’d like to thank Susan Sandon, Becky McCarthy, Emily Griffin, and my new editor – and fellow Aussie – Cassandra Di Bello for their continued and much valued support and advice. You’ve helped me realise my dream!

No acknowledgement is complete without mentioning my agent, Teresa Chris, who’s been my travelling companion on this life-changing journey ever since she got my very first book published back in 1995. She has been unfailing in her energy and enthusiasm to see my career flourish, and thank you is not enough – for without her, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Map

A Map of Cliffehaven

The Cliffehaven Family Tree

Dedication