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A vivid and warm-hearted portrait of changing village life. “An exceptional read! Hard to put down.” Nanojan South Wales, 1929. In a beautiful corner of the south Wales coast, the Owen sisters run their family’s grocery shop. The popular seaside resort has always been their haven, even when their mother abandoned them. Now Cecily and Ada live above the shop with their father and Myfanwy, a six-year-old girl they adopted when her parents died. With the assistance of friends and Willie, their hardworking stable boy, the shop becomes a roaring success. Their deliveries extend to the stalls and cafés on the beach, where one stall handler, Peter, becomes a close friend. But their success is overshadowed by heartache. Cecily’s wedding is cancelled. Ada’s marriage is crumbling. And a life-changing secret is unveiled. Relationships will come and go, secrets will be revealed, but will the sisters’ relationship survive it all? This unputdownable historical family saga is packed with memorable characters you’re sure to fall in love with. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Rosie Goodwin, Dilly Court, Tania Crosse, Carole Llewellyn, Fern Britton, Faith Hogan and Bill Kitson. READERS LOVE GOODBYE TO DREAMS: “Five stars! I loved it.” Carol “This book contained many interesting characters... would recommend.” Lesley “Great book!” Pat B. “Kept me enthralled all the way through, a definite page turner. I loved the story and the author brought her characters to life.” Lincolnshire Lady “Brilliant read! Had me hooked from page 1!” Jan ALSO BY GRACE THOMPSON THE OWEN SISTERS FAMILY SAGAS Book 1: GOODBYE TO DREAMS Book 2: PAINT ON THE SMILES