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The Midwife by the Sea
The Midwife by the Sea Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- Jo Bartlett
- Narrator
- Emma Powell
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 4 August 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 3 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
When midwife Hope Masterson arrives in Cornwall to start her dream job by the sea, she’s ready for a fresh start and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of the women and babies she cares for.
Working between St Piran’s hospital and the community midwifery unit of Port Agnes, Hope quickly finds herself drawn into the lives of her patients and colleagues. From dramatic deliveries and joyous newborns to heartbreaking struggles with infertility, she is on hand to share in all the hopes, worries and incredible love that motherhood can bring.
But Hope is carrying a secret that could change everything – and she faces an impossible dilemma.
Should she reveal the truth and shatter the lives of those around her, or protect the fragile happiness of the family she’s only just found?
As friendships deepen, romance blooms and emotions run high, Hope must decide whether some secrets are better left untold… and what it truly means to belong.
A gorgeously heartfelt, uplifting and unputdownable story of love, family and the many different paths to motherhood, by Top Ten bestselling author Jo Bartlett.
Praise for Jo Bartlett:
'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett' Jessica Redland
'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism' Helen J Rolfe
'Jo Bartlett writes books full of heart, hope, and humour. A delightful read.' Kim Nash
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Details
- Author
- Jo Bartlett
- Narrator
- Emma Powell
- Duration
- 8 hours 3 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806568130
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
When midwife Hope Masterson arrives in Cornwall to start her dream job by the sea, she’s ready for a fresh start and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of the women and babies she cares for.Working between St Piran’s hospital and the community midwifery unit of Port Agnes, Hope quickly finds herself drawn into the lives of her patients and colleagues. From dramatic deliveries and joyous newborns to heartbreaking struggles with infertility, she is on hand to share in all the hopes, worries and incredible love that motherhood can bring.But Hope is carrying a secret that could change everything – and she faces an impossible dilemma.Should she reveal the truth and shatter the lives of those around her, or protect the fragile happiness of the family she’s only just found?As friendships deepen, romance blooms and emotions run high, Hope must decide whether some secrets are better left untold… and what it truly means to belong.A gorgeously heartfelt, uplifting and unputdownable story of love, family and the many different paths to motherhood, by Top Ten bestselling author Jo Bartlett.Praise for Jo Bartlett:'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett' Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism' Helen J Rolfe'Jo Bartlett writes books full of heart, hope, and humour. A delightful read.' Kim Nash
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