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Fruit on the Bough

(1973)
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The moving story of a sister and brother, Jill and Tristram Grimshaw, from the First World to the early 1920s. A heartfelt saga about family ties, love and marriage.

Loyal Jill has always put the needs of her brother Tristram before her own. But what if the sacrifices she makes for him lead only to tragedy?

Tristram is a restless day-dreamer, unable to settle down or earn his own living. Can he face up to the responsibilities of adulthood, or will his selfishness bring heartbreak?

The events of the First World War force the siblings to face the challenges of a new world. Will each of them find lasting love and happiness of their own?

The poignant tale of a brother and sister in the early years of the last century. Another gripping and bittersweet story from the multi-million bestselling author of Wonder Cruise and Three Sisters.

PRAISE FOR URSULA BLOOM:

'... with every book she adds something to her reputation ... ' Daily Telegraph

'Ursula Bloom writes ... with a deep understanding of human nature and a quick eye for the humorous things in life.' Cambridge Daily News


Genre: General Fiction

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