{"title":"Books by Francesca Capaldi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781804368473","title":"Stormy Skies at the Beach Hotel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new arrival at the Beach Hotel spells trouble\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChambermaid Fanny is thanking her lucky stars she has had a second chance at life. As an unmarried mother, it could have been very different and she is happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when new maid, Susie, arrives at the Beach Hotel, it isn't long before sparks fly. Susie begins to meddle in Fanny's friendships and even in her budding romance with Walter, an American working at the aerodrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, a flu epidemic starts to spread and as more people fall ill, the hotel is forced to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatters come to a head when Susie plots to reveal secrets about Fanny that could spell her ruin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan the hotel and the hardworking women who run it survive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn uplifting, emotional WW1 saga perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Jean Fullerton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders adore the Beach Hotel series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eOh wow\u003c\/b\u003e this story was\u003cb\u003eamazing and heartfelt\u003c\/b\u003eI hope there will be more in this series' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Another \u003cb\u003ebrilliant book by this brilliant author.\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Brilliant storyline, brilliant book. Couldn't put it down. \u003cb\u003eFamily saga at its best.\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved this \u003cb\u003eenchanting\u003c\/b\u003e read\u003cb\u003ecould not put it down\u003c\/b\u003e.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Well, what a start to a new series! There are many secrets to be uncovered\u003cb\u003eI loved this book\u003c\/b\u003e.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Had me turning the pages well into the night A five-star, well-written beach caper. \u003cb\u003eA page turner from beginning to end\u003c\/b\u003e.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Charmingthis book felt like an escape\u003cb\u003eThe story was heartwarming.\u003c\/b\u003e' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I \u003cb\u003ethoroughly enjoyed\u003c\/b\u003e this bookI'm glad there is more to come from the Beach Hotel.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I have enjoyed all three books in this series \u003cb\u003ebut this one was the best!\u003c\/b\u003e I think that is because it is Helen's story and Helen is the very heart of the hotelI really enjoyed it.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThe strong thread that runs through this series is friendship\u003c\/b\u003e, that's exactly what Helen Bygrove needs when things get difficult! I know it was third in series but I'm sure there's room for a follow up! I live in hope.' 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I look forward to book two.'  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