Just Before Dawn

Just Before Dawn

by JeannieJohnson (Author)

Synopsis

It is ten years since Tom Strong left Bristol, and the Strong family, a powerful dynasty whose wealth was founded on growing sugar and keeping slaves, want him back. New ways must be found to maintain the Strong wealth, and Horatia Strong is determined that Tom Strong be part of it. But old enemies plot his downfall and Tom begins to wish he'd stayed away. Sugar is not quite as lucrative as it once was. The Strongs, spearheaded by Horatia, are keen to diversify. A lot of money can be made from property and land, and Horatia decides to do just that. She is also ruthless with regard to Tom and will do anything to win him for herself. Now married with children, Blanche is stirred by Tom's return - she must choose between her head and her heart, between duty and passion. When Tom discovers the depth of Horatia's deceit in her efforts to marry him, he plans to leave - until a secret from the past threatens to change his mind...

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Publisher: Orion
Published: 17 Feb 2005

ISBN 10: 0752853430
ISBN 13: 9780752853437
Book Overview: LIKE AN EVENING GONE was a Bookclub selection Top-notch traditional saga Jeannie Johnson's previous two novels have received some very good reviews: 'A touching traditional saga.' PUBLISHING NEWS 'It really is a wonder book.' BCA 'A traditional saga that will give many readers much pleasure.' NEW BOOKS Magazine

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'A vivid compelling read... brilliantly depicted... a convincing romance with a wonderful twist.' HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW
Author Bio
Jeannie Johnson was born and brought up in South Bristol and has worked in law, the probation service, tourism and as a supporting actress in CASUALTY and HOLBY CITY. She recently won the BBC New Writers Initiative at Radio Bristol for a script entitled 'Second Time Around'. She is married with one daughter and lives in the Wye Valley with her husband.