1914 - and everything changes for Jessie on a day trip to Blackpool. She realises her true feelings for her childhood friend, Arthur. Then just as they are travelling home from this rare treat, war is declared.
Arthur lies about his age to join his Pals' Regiment. Jessie's widowed mother is so frightened of the future, she agrees to marry the vicious Amos Morgan, making Jessie's home an unsafe place for her. Before he leaves, Arthur and Jessie admit their feelings and promise to wait for each other. Arthur gives Jessie a heart-shaped stone to remember him. But with Arthur far away, their love leaves Jessie with a secret that will see her thrown from her home and terribly abused when she can hide the truth no longer.
Faced with a desperate choice between love and safety, Jessie must fight for survival, whatever the cost.
The Heart Stone by Judith Barrow was published on 18 February 2021 by Honno Welsh Woman's Press. As part of this #RandomThingsTours Blog Tour, I'm delighted to offer one print copy to one blog reader. Entry is simple, just fill out the competition widget in this blog post. UK entries only.
in Pembrokeshire, Wales, for over forty years.
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