{"title":"Courtney Ellis","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of \u003cem\u003eCourtney Ellis\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating author celebrated for crafting immersive tales within the realm of historical fiction. With an eye for detail and a flair for weaving engaging narratives, Ellis brings the past to life with each of her enchanting works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout novels, \u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Cottage\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to journey into the rich tapestry of history. This gripping story is set against a backdrop of yesteryear, where secrets and stories are tightly interwoven, awaiting discovery. Courtney Ellis combines meticulous research with her vivid storytelling skills to create unforgettable experiences that captivate and educate in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books appeal not only to history enthusiasts but also to anyone keen on exploring human connections and timeless mysteries. Dive into Courtney Ellis’s works for a literary escape that bridges the gap between past and present, making history accessible and thrilling for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-forgotten-cottage-by-courtney-ellis-9780593201312","title":"The Forgotten Cottage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnected through time to her great-grandmother by a shared English countryside home, an American nurse tries to piece together her family's tangled history in this new historical novel from the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eAt Summer's End\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngland, 2014 - Audrey Collins knows only two things about her beloved grandmother's past: she was born into nobility and she immigrated to America at seventeen years old. So when Audrey inherits her gran's home in North Yorkshire, she arrives expecting a sprawling country estate fit for lords and ladies. Instead, she finds an abandoned stone cottage perfectly preserved as Gran left it when she fled in 1941—ration book and all—and begins to uncover what secrets her family has been keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrance, 1915 - Lady Emilie Dawes is working as a nurse on the Western Front, grateful to have escaped the restraints of her restrictive, privileged home life. But the independence she fought hard to earn is suddenly jeopardised when a familiar man shows up in one of her hospital beds. Facing him means facing her past, and the decisions she had made in fear. As the war rages around her, Emilie realises she cannot continue running from who she is until she decides who she truly wants to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver a hundred years apart, Audrey and Emilie each struggle to find purpose, love, and a place to call home in this enchanting family saga celebrating the courage of underestimated women—and the power a secret can hold across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46553413124332,"sku":"9780593201312","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593201312.jpg?v=1750071755"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/courtney-ellis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}