Wales, 1917.Barbara Jones is just 17-years-old when her life changes forever.She missed all the signs: the nausea, the fatigue, the restless nights. It was her mother who broke the news to her. How could she be pregnant? She's not even married!Doin' wicked things with boys, that's how! She could still hear her mother's screams, her face as red as the coals on the fire.But her wonderful, kind and gentle boyfriend Bernard has been killed in London while looking for work. He's the one she wants to talk to most, but can't turn to for support.Cast away in disgrace by her family and overcome with grief, Barbara leans on her friends for support. But Luke's got troubles of his own and Molly is already looking after a large brood, keeping her more than occupied.Pregnant and desperate, Barbara must decide how far she is willing to go to find a home for her and her baby . . .
GULL ISLAND a heartwarming historical family saga filled with love and hardship
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Wales, 1917.Barbara Jones is just 17-years-old when her life changes forever.She missed all the signs: the nausea, the fatigue, the restless nights. It was her mother who broke the news to her. How could she be pregnant? She's not even married!Doin' wicked things with boys, that's how! She could still hear her mother's screams, her face as red as the coals on the fire.But her wonderful, kind and gentle boyfriend Bernard has been killed in London while looking for work. He's the one she wants to talk to most, but can't turn to for support.Cast away in disgrace by her family and overcome with grief, Barbara leans on her friends for support. But Luke's got troubles of his own and Molly is already looking after a large brood, keeping her more than occupied.Pregnant and desperate, Barbara must decide how far she is willing to go to find a home for her and her baby . . .
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