The Heart Stone

1914. Everything changes for Jessie on a day trip to Blackpool. She realises her feelings for Arthur are far more than friendship. And just as they are travelling home, war is declared. Arthur lies about his age to join his Pals' Regiment. Jessie's widowed mother is so frightened, she agrees to marry Amos Morgan. Only Jessie can see how vicious he is. When he turns on her, Arthur's mother is the only person to help her, the two women drawn together by Jessie's deepest secret. Facing a desperate choice between love and safety, will Jessie trust the right people? Can she learn to trust herself?

Judith Barrow grew up in a small village on the edge of the Pennines, but has lived in Pembrokeshire for over forty years. She is the author of several novels, and has had poetry and short fiction published. Judith has degrees in literature and creative writing and makes regular appearances at literary festivals. She is a creative writing tutor for Pembrokeshire County Council and holds private one-to-one workshops on all genres