After her father's death, Elfie Mason persuades wealthy land-owner's son Jacob Farrington to let her remain in the wild Fusedale valley as shepherdess. She is befriended by Mick Jarrow who's father farms at the foot of the valley. Soon the relationship turns to romance but always in the background is Jacob, trying to manipulate the girl to his own, devious advantage. A dramatic event leaves Mick thinking that Elfie has left him for Jacob and he subsequently leaves the area. Following a tragedy, Elfie discovers something that will change her future for the better but will her life be without the one person she truly loves?

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1455553 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 300 pages

Synopsis
After her father's death, Elfie Mason persuades wealthy land-owner's son Jacob Farrington to let her remain in the wild Fusedale valley as shepherdess. She is befriended by Mick Jarrow who's father farms at the foot of the valley. Soon the relationship turns to romance but always in the background is Jacob, trying to manipulate the girl to his own, devious advantage. A dramatic event leaves Mick thinking that Elfie has left him for Jacob and he subsequently leaves the area. Following a tragedy, Elfie discovers something that will change her future for the better but will her life be without the one person she truly loves?

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Customer Reviews

emma - amazon customer
Excellent story, beautifully written.
Anyone who loves the Lakes and Dales or just likes to curl up with a good book should read this - couldn't put it down till I'd finished!