A debutante’s war effort!

Foolish, naive debutant finds inner dragon, her strength and determination, her calling if you will, and some harsh home truths.
When Charlotte Fitznorton discovers her fiancé Eustace Chadwyke has been injured and is suffering from shell shock after fighting on the Western Front she decides to open up the family country home as a convalescent home for officers.
Despite the odds, a much maligned step mother, a new baby half sister, and harassment from the locals who see the shell shocked men as malingers, rather than casualties, Charlotte rises to the occasion, much to the admiration of Doctor Kit Harvard.
A story set during World War I.

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Set in Wales during WWI, Charlotte Fitznorton’s father, Sir Lucien, has just died and her fiancé, Eustace, has enlisted to fight in France. When Eustace returns suffering from ‘shell shock’, Charlotte resolves to turn her family residence into a convalescent home for mentally injured soldiers. Charlotte soon becomes aware that she has to decide just what she wants from life. Is Eustace the be all and end all?

I really enjoyed this gripping and beautifully written historical novel. It’s a story mostly about the part women played during the first world war, how they put their best foot forward and survived, starting to change the way the world works. Even though Charlotte comes across as an overindulged and vain young lady at first, I liked her and she develops into a kind and caring individual. I also particularly liked Venetia, she’s a strong and feisty character and plays an integral role. I could easily visualise her striding around Plas Norton! It’s quite an emotional tale and shows love in all its forms. I haven’t read the previous book, The Gilded Cage, but can confirm The Broken Vow can be read as a stand alone. However, I will be reading The Gilded Cage as I am eager to find out how it all begins. I can highly recommend The Broken Vow - it’s an engaging and captivating read. Ideal for historical fiction fans. ( )