Through everything, the bond of friendship remains true...

In Love and Friendship is a moving story of friendship, loyalty and betrayal from hugely popular saga author Benita Brown. Perfect for fans of Lyn Andrews and Dilly Court.

''This is a delightful, carefully interwoven story of passion, love, loss and the power of friendship - a rollercoaster ride of emotions'' - Sunderland Echo

Newcastle, 1890. A school outing to Cullercoats Bay almost ends in tragedy when two girls are cut off by the incoming tide. But from the panic and confusion something wonderful emerges - a lifelong friendship between three girls; Ruth, Lucy and Esther. Each is a world apart from the other two, but together they form a strong and unbreakable bond that will see them through the years ahead, when the happy, carefree days of childhood are nothing but a distant memory...

What readers are saying about In Love and Friendship:

''This book follows three most unlikely friends from different backgrounds, and their journey is a testament to that friendship''

''For anyone who enjoys a Catherine Cookson novel this book is an absolute must. I have read all of Benita Brown''s novels and find her style of writing engaging with good plots and characters''

''Five stars''

Through everything, the bond of friendship remains true...

In Love and Friendship is a moving story of friendship, loyalty and betrayal from hugely popular saga author Benita Brown. Perfect for fans of Lyn Andrews and Dilly Court.

''This is a delightful, carefully interwoven story of passion, love, loss and the power of friendship - a rollercoaster ride of emotions'' - Sunderland Echo

Newcastle, 1890. A school outing to Cullercoats Bay almost ends in tragedy when two girls are cut off by the incoming tide. But from the panic and confusion something wonderful emerges - a lifelong friendship between three girls; Ruth, Lucy and Esther. Each is a world apart from the other two, but together they form a strong and unbreakable bond that will see them through the years ahead, when the happy, carefree days of childhood are nothing but a distant memory...

What readers are saying about In Love and Friendship:

''This book follows three most unlikely friends from different backgrounds, and their journey is a testament to that friendship''

''For anyone who enjoys a Catherine Cookson novel this book is an absolute must. I have read all of Benita Brown''s novels and find her style of writing engaging with good plots and characters''

''Five stars''

Through everything, the bond of friendship remains true...

In Love and Friendship is a moving story of friendship, loyalty and betrayal from hugely popular saga author Benita Brown. Perfect for fans of Lyn Andrews and Dilly Court.

''This is a delightful, carefully interwoven story of passion, love, loss and the power of friendship - a rollercoaster ride of emotions'' - Sunderland Echo

Newcastle, 1890. A school outing to Cullercoats Bay almost ends in tragedy when two girls are cut off by the incoming tide. But from the panic and confusion something wonderful emerges - a lifelong friendship between three girls; Ruth, Lucy and Esther. Each is a world apart from the other two, but together they form a strong and unbreakable bond that will see them through the years ahead, when the happy, carefree days of childhood are nothing but a distant memory...

What readers are saying about In Love and Friendship:

''This book follows three most unlikely friends from different backgrounds, and their journey is a testament to that friendship''

''For anyone who enjoys a Catherine Cookson novel this book is an absolute must. I have read all of Benita Brown''s novels and find her style of writing engaging with good plots and characters''

''Five stars''