Cornish Clay Series by Rowena Summers

When Morwen Tremayne read her vows to Ben Killigrew, now master of the greatest clay works in Cornwall, she swore to stay by his side until death parted them. Had she known how closely she would have to hold to those words, she would still have sworn them a thousand times and with all her heart…The Killigrew fortune was built on the sweet earth of Cornwall... moreWhen Morwen Tremayne read her vows to Ben Killigrew, now master of the greatest clay works in Cornwall, she swore to stay by his side until death parted them. Had she known how closely she would have to hold to those words, she would still have sworn them a thousand times and with all her heart…The Killigrew fortune was built on the sweet earth of Cornwall. But that which is born from the earth shall eventually return, and when crushing disaster strikes, the foundation of Ben and Morwen’s life together is shaken to its very core. Pushed to breaking point, they are forced to question whether the love which bloomed in the sun can flower once more in darker days…Clay Country, the second in the Cornish Clay series, is an emotional saga of love, pain and family, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Rosie Goodwin and Maureen Lee less

Killigrew Clay has become the biggest china clayworks in Cornwall. But its fortunes are never stable, and threats to its future come from a ruthless clay boss, Harriet Pendragon, who sets her sights not only on Killigrew Clay, but on its owner, the handsome Randall Wainwright.But she reckons without Morwen Wainwright, who has always fought for what was hers... moreKilligrew Clay has become the biggest china clayworks in Cornwall. But its fortunes are never stable, and threats to its future come from a ruthless clay boss, Harriet Pendragon, who sets her sights not only on Killigrew Clay, but on its owner, the handsome Randall Wainwright.But she reckons without Morwen Wainwright, who has always fought for what was hers. As the matriarch of a large brood of children, Morwen must cope with this new threat, along with the sad realisation that she and Randall are no longer the passionate lovers of old.A bereavement produces turmoil and bitterness between brothers, and threatens to split the family in two, and Morwen begins to wonder if the shadows that have dogged her since she was young will finally engulf her.  A heartbreaking, unerring portrayal of a family in turmoil, Family Shadows is a beautiful saga of love and betrayal that will delight fans of Lyn Andrews, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn less

Skye, the American daughter of Primmy Tremayne, fascinated by the family's romantic history, takes a years sabbatical to travel to Cornwall to meet her grandmother, Morwen Tremayne. Drawn into the lives of her new relatives, and the world of Killigrew Clay, Skye begins to peice together the past, but the imminence of the Great war brings new fears for the future... moreSkye, the American daughter of Primmy Tremayne, fascinated by the family's romantic history, takes a years sabbatical to travel to Cornwall to meet her grandmother, Morwen Tremayne. Drawn into the lives of her new relatives, and the world of Killigrew Clay, Skye begins to peice together the past, but the imminence of the Great war brings new fears for the future. Then a young American soldier called Lewis Pascoe arrives in Cornwall looking for distant relatives -- but the shock of his appearance is too much for Morwen... less

Skye, the American daughter of Primmy Tremayne, has always been fascinated by the family’s romantic and turbulent history, and the old Cornish clay works around St Austell.Taking a year’s sabbatical from her magazine work, she travels to Cornwall, eager to meet the older generation, and especially her grandmother, Morwen.On board ship, she finds herself strongly attracted to college lecturer Philip Norwood, despite his entanglement to another woman... moreSkye, the American daughter of Primmy Tremayne, has always been fascinated by the family’s romantic and turbulent history, and the old Cornish clay works around St Austell.Taking a year’s sabbatical from her magazine work, she travels to Cornwall, eager to meet the older generation, and especially her grandmother, Morwen.On board ship, she finds herself strongly attracted to college lecturer Philip Norwood, despite his entanglement to another woman.Drawn into the world of her new relatives, and of Killigrew Clay, Skye begins to piece the past together. All this is halted at the breakout of the Great War. New fears for the future burst into clarity, when Philip, along with half of the clay workforce, enlist.A moving tale of love and war, Primmy’s Daughter is a beautiful and absorbing saga, ideal for fans of Lesley Pearse, Lyn Andrews and Rosie Goodwin less

At his brother's wedding, Nick Pengelly meets Skye Tremayne Norwood and falls in love. Skye's marriage is failing and she feels a strong attraction to Nick but when she is widowed shortly after she and Nick spend a night together, Skye is consumed by guilt. Meanwhile, Skye's cousin, Theo Tremayne, brings some unwelcome visitors to the clayworks, sparking a full-blown strike and bitterly dividing family and friends... moreAt his brother's wedding, Nick Pengelly meets Skye Tremayne Norwood and falls in love. Skye's marriage is failing and she feels a strong attraction to Nick but when she is widowed shortly after she and Nick spend a night together, Skye is consumed by guilt. Meanwhile, Skye's cousin, Theo Tremayne, brings some unwelcome visitors to the clayworks, sparking a full-blown strike and bitterly dividing family and friends. Torn between Nick and an uncertain future, Skye finds that advice from an unlikely source may finally give her the answers she seeks... less

It is 1936 and on leaving finishing school, Celia and Wenna Pengelly go their separate ways -- Celia to New Jersey and Wenna to London. But Cornwall is still their haven, and home to the family business Killigrew Clay. it is here that their younger brother Oliver is realizing his own dreams, though there is a possibility they may have to merge with another company to survive... moreIt is 1936 and on leaving finishing school, Celia and Wenna Pengelly go their separate ways -- Celia to New Jersey and Wenna to London. But Cornwall is still their haven, and home to the family business Killigrew Clay. it is here that their younger brother Oliver is realizing his own dreams, though there is a possibility they may have to merge with another company to survive. As the world gets ready for war, the family struggles to keep pace with change, their stability threatened by uncontrollable outside forces. less

In 1940, the comparative calm of the Pengelly family is disrupted by the arrival of four evacuees from London. While Skye welcomes the new additions with open arms, the other family members have mixed reactions, with varying degrees of hostility.Meanwhile, the war becomes inexorable from everyday life as, one by one, friends and family are reported missing or killed. Skye is forced to accept that their lives no longer seem to be charmed, and their Cornish luck may be slipping... moreIn 1940, the comparative calm of the Pengelly family is disrupted by the arrival of four evacuees from London. While Skye welcomes the new additions with open arms, the other family members have mixed reactions, with varying degrees of hostility.Meanwhile, the war becomes inexorable from everyday life as, one by one, friends and family are reported missing or killed. Skye is forced to accept that their lives no longer seem to be charmed, and their Cornish luck may be slipping.But Skye has always shared her grandmother’s passion of keeping the old family business alive, and is suddenly granted the opportunity to buy back the ailing clayworks. As the war drags on, she must endure greater loss, and decide whether the struggles of her family is worth it for an old woman’s dream.The beautiful and deeply moving finale to the Cornish Clay series, A Brighter Tomorrow is a triumph, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Katie Flynn and Lesley Pearse less