Book Signing – Diane Allen – A Child of the Dales

We’re delighted to announce that local author, Diane Allen, will be signing copies of her new novel, ‘A Child of the Dales’, on publication day – Thurs 22nd of September. She’ll be here in the shop from 10.30am-12.30pm. The book is £7.99 in paperback.

Set deep in the Yorkshire Dales, this is a sweeping novel of family, deceit, separation and love. Abandoned as a baby on the steps of a remote inn, Ruby Blake has been raised by the innkeeper’s wife, Martha Metcalfe, unknowing of the family searching for her. One wild & stormy night, Ruby is reunited with her long-lost father, who wants to whisk her away to Banksgill Farm for a happy life with her true family.

Feeling betrayed by Martha, Ruby follows her father for the chance of a new life. However, Ruby is quickly cast out of her real family for being born of Romani blood. Struck with loneliness in a village of people who find ways to make her miserable, she seeks friendship and love from Tom, the charming stable hand. As their relationship blossoms, Ruby is faced with the temptations of a handsome local miner, and when rumours begin to spread, Ruby feels more lost and confused than ever.

With his long-lost daughter now safely under his wing, Reuben Blake is still desperately searching for Ruby’s mother, and vows he will not rest until he finds his true love. With Rueben’s mission leading him to the darkest corners of Brough Hill, his search shows only signs of heartbreak and despair.

As neither father or daughter feel quite whole, will either finally find where they truly belong?