The Officer's Wife: An utterly spellbinding uplifting historical saga (Daisy Driscoll Sagas) - Softcover

Allingham, Merryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1835263380 ISBN 13: 9781835263389

Publisher: Joffe Books, 2024

Synopsis

From bestselling author Merryn Allingham comes an uplifting escapist saga about one young woman’s journey from London to India to find her place in the world.

Please note this is a revised edition of The Girl From Cobb Street.

Bombay, 1938. Growing up in the misery of the orphanage, then as a girl in service in the West End, Daisy Driscoll never dreamed that her wedding day would be like this. She stands in the heat of the April sun, her best dress clinging to her skin and the suitcase by her side her only possession. Daisy doesn’t feel like a bride, but allows herself to be led through the busy, jasmine-scented streets to the church.

At the altar, she barely recognizes the handsome cavalry officer who stole her heart in London. Gerald won’t look at her, and speaks so coldly. She smells the liquor on his breath. That’s why he sent another officer to meet her off the boat in his stead.

Gerald is keeping something from her — he is not the man he says he is . . . Has she made a terrible mistake?

Afterwards, Gerald returns to work and Daisy is left alone in the remote, imposing house that is supposed to be her marital home. With only the haughty officers’ wives for company, Daisy is glad to make the acquaintance of one upstanding civil servant, Mr Grayson Harte.

But Daisy must tread carefully, for the path she walks is paved with danger and deceit . . .

Fans of Fiona Valpy, Dinah Jeffries, Lucinda Riley, Shari J. Ryan, Liz Fenwick and Soraya M. Lane will devour this evocative and sweeping emotional saga set between India and London.

Praise for The Officer’s Wife:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could feel I was living Daisy’s life in India . . . A winner for me!’ Joy


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely story . . . The heat and the unrest described in this book was very vivid. I really enjoyed this book and found I couldn’t wait to delve back into it.’ Alayne

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An atmospheric tale of secrets, lies, passion and deception . . . has, at its heart, a courageous, resourceful and resilient heroine readers will root for.’ Julie

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such an engaging story that I fully lost myself in it . . . I was rooting for Daisy throughout her emotional rollercoaster.’ Claire

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book. It has all the components of a great story: mystery, intrigue, romance, and plenty of atmosphere as the heat and colour of India are so wonderfully portrayed.’ Lily

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Could not put my kindle away because I had to see what happened. The description of India was fascinating and I was surprised at the outcome. Looking forward to reading more about Daisy in the next book.’ L. Anderson

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Daisy is a great character and the plot has some very nice twists. The author evokes pre-war India so richly, and in such an assured way.’ Eliza022

ALSO BY MERRYN ALLINGHAM
THE DAISY DRISCOLL SAGA TRILOGY
Book 1: THE OFFICER’S WIFE

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Edition details

• Publisher: Joffe Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1835263380
• ISBN 13: 9781835263389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288