Barnston Life

by Evelyn Swift

In the beautiful conclusion to the Lace Trilogy, Ellen Johnson, at long last, realizes her dream of escaping Nottingham for a home in the country. The village of Barnston promises a peaceful haven… until World War II intervenes. All four of her grown children are taken from her -- into military service or wartime work -- and her family is changed forever. But from this harrowing experience, Ellen's youngest daughter, Rose, is restless and eager to discover a world of possibilities. Determined, against pleas to reconsider, she sails for Australia and a new life. There she finds opportunity to realize her long-held dream. The girl from Barnston, creator of Simply Beautiful is now a successful woman of the world, and can do anything she wishes. But success alone is not enough. There is one more dream she knows she must fulfill.

334 pages, Paperback

First published January 30, 2005