Diane Allen's The Yorkshire Farm Girl is a heartfelt novel of a family dreaming of a better life when WW2 looms on the horizon. September 1939. Friends Maggie Shaunessy and Lizzie Taylor are heartbroken to be evacuated from their Liverpool homes to rural Yorkshire. Lizzie is sent to live with a vicar in the village of Gargrave, while Maggie finds herself delivered by chauffeur to Hawith Hall and Lady and Lord Bradley. Both girls at the hall and the vicarage are far different to what they are used to - and both are very homesick. Though Maggie finds friendship too in the form of Alice, a young servant at the hall who takes Maggie under her wing. But change is coming to the Dales too, leaving the girls feeling harboring desperate plans of run away, back to Liverpool . . .
Diane Allen
Diane Allen is a renowned American author known for her poignant and heartwarming novels set in the South. Her works often explore themes of family, relationships, and the complexities of human emotions. Allen's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, rich character development, and a deep sense of place.
One of Allen's most notable works is "If Wishes Were Horses," a novel that follows the lives of three generations of women in a small Southern town. The book delves into the intricacies of family dynamics and the power of forgiveness.
Allen's contributions to literature include shedding light on the beauty and challenges of Southern life, as well as capturing the essence of human connection and resilience. Her works have had a significant impact on the contemporary Southern fiction genre, inspiring readers with her authentic storytelling and compelling narratives.
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