{"product_id":"the-housekeepers-war-elaine-johns-9781807432157","title":"The Housekeeper's War","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe lost everything to war. But can she risk her heart again?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWidowed and grieving, \u003cstrong\u003eEileen Bentley\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves bomb-scarred London for the rugged coast of Cornwall, determined to start over as housekeeper to her dear late husband's brother.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut the war is never far behind. As air raids reach the docks of Falmouth and Eileen takes up fire-watching duty once more, the past refuses to loosen its hold - her husband's memory shadowing every step.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThen she meets \u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Andrew Harvey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a man marked by loss, whose quiet strength begins to break through her sorrow. As danger closes in and old loyalties pull tight, Eileen must decide: can she open her heart again, or will grief keep her bound to what she's lost?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying about Elaine Johns: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the best books I have read\u003c\/strong\u003e. Did need quite a few tissues. Lots of unexpected happenings. Well written. Loved it. Highly recommend. \u003cstrong\u003eBut have tissues to hand\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I loved everything about this book.\u003c\/strong\u003e I didn't want to put it down. A book to snuggle up with at any time.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI couldn't put this down.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loved the story - a look at the WW2 from another point and a wonderful and sometimes heart breaking love story.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elaine Johns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1807432157\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781807432157\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.28d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Elaine Johns","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48871428653311,"sku":"9781807432157","price":43.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-housekeepers-war-elaine-johns-9781807432157","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}