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Echoes of the Past at Orchard Cottage Hospital
Orchard Cottage Hospital (Book 4)
- Author
- Lizzie Lane
- Narrator
- Penelope Freeman
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 1 May 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 11 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
When a mysterious stranger arrives in Norton Dene, old secrets refuse to stay buried…
May Day, Somerset, 1934:
The May Day celebrations are underway and offer some light relief from the daily hardships and a glimmer of hope for a brighter future for the folk of Norton Dene.
Conscientious Sister Edith Harrison has her fortune told and a handsome, tall dark stranger is predicted to be on the horizon for her affections. Imagine her surprise when a mysterious stranger arrives in town with a hidden agenda that will upset those at Orchard Manor House. It seems like there are some ghosts from the past that need to be put to rest.
Drawn to Ben Tyler, Sister Edith makes it her mission to discover the reason for his arrival and protect him from those who mean him harm.
Meanwhile, Doctor Frances Brakespeare has been handed an ultimatum by the Reverend Gregory Sampson and is torn between love and duty – or can she have both?
As May Day dawns, will love conquer duty—or will the past change everything?
If you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close series
Praise for Lizzie Lane:
'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin
'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton
'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing, beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - Rachel Brimble
An absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - Tracy Baines
'What a fantastic, unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!*' - **AnneMarie Brear*
'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - Fenella J Miller
'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - Ginger Book Geek
'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men, combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - Reader Review
'This is a heartwarming read, with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting, I could completely visualise the setting' - Reader Review
'I didn't want it to end I'm hoping there would be a follow on as I'd like to find out more' - Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Lizzie Lane
- Narrator
- Penelope Freeman
- Duration
- 9 hours 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836564225
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Religious and spiritual fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Historical romance, Fiction: general and literary
Synopsis
A heartwarming 1930s hospital saga of love, secrets and second chances from BESTSELLING author Lizzie Lane. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Jean Fullerton and Katie Flynn! ✨'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked!' - Bestselling author Rosie GoodwinWhen a mysterious stranger arrives in Norton Dene, old secrets refuse to stay buried…May Day, Somerset, 1934:The May Day celebrations are underway and offer some light relief from the daily hardships and a glimmer of hope for a brighter future for the folk of Norton Dene.Conscientious Sister Edith Harrison has her fortune told and a handsome, tall dark stranger is predicted to be on the horizon for her affections. Imagine her surprise when a mysterious stranger arrives in town with a hidden agenda that will upset those at Orchard Manor House. It seems like there are some ghosts from the past that need to be put to rest.Drawn to Ben Tyler, Sister Edith makes it her mission to discover the reason for his arrival and protect him from those who mean him harm.Meanwhile, Doctor Frances Brakespeare has been handed an ultimatum by the Reverend Gregory Sampson and is torn between love and duty – or can she have both?As May Day dawns, will love conquer duty—or will the past change everything?If you love this, try Lizzie's Tobacco Girls and Coronation Close seriesPraise for Lizzie Lane:'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' - Rosie Goodwin'A heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans' - Jean Fullerton'Lizzie Lane has done it again! Fantastic writing, beautifully drawn characters and wonderful plotlines! What's not to love?' - Rachel BrimbleAn absorbing and fascinating read that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. Simply wonderful.' - Tracy Baines'What a fantastic, unforgettable new series by the fabulous Lizzie Lane. I loved it!*' - **AnneMarie Brear*'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane' - Fenella J Miller'I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital' and I wholeheartedly recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Lizzie's work in the future' - Ginger Book Geek'Such a delight to read and by the end I felt invested in every character. Strong women and gorgeous men, combined with some brilliantly written baddies made it a perfect read. I’ll be eagerly waiting for the next instalment' - Reader Review'This is a heartwarming read, with some endearing characters (and some not so!) and in such an idyllic setting, I could completely visualise the setting' - Reader Review'I didn't want it to end I'm hoping there would be a follow on as I'd like to find out more' - Reader Review
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