{"product_id":"before-the-mountain-falls-captivating-and-emotional-world-war-two-historical-fiction-9781805087090","title":"Before the Mountain Falls: Captivating and Emotional World War Two Historical Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe fled to survive. She lied to belong. The truth could shatter everything.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1939. Norma knows what the world does to women in her position. Pregnant, unmarried... abandoned. And when the man who promised to marry her is arrested for murder, she has only one option left: run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA borrowed wedding ring. A fake name. A one-way ticket to Wales. Mrs Finch never existed before that train journey, but now she's Norma's only chance at survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe remote valley of Pontybrenin should be her hiding place. Instead, even as the world teeters on the brink of war, it becomes the first place Norma's ever felt seen. Billeted with a stern church minister and his family, she finds friendship, family and a love that makes her want to stop running.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut every day she stays is another day someone might discover who she really is. And as she falls deeper into this life - and this love - Norma will have to choose between the truth that could destroy her, and the lies that are slowly suffocating the person she's becoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deeply poignant tale of resilience, found family and second chances - heartwarming, captivating and impossible to forget. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eWhen the World Fell Silent \u003c\/i\u003eand Anna Stuart.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJones, Luisa A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Luisa A Jones lives in South Wales, and takes inspiration from the Welsh countryside, towns, history, and of course its people. Her writing explores the dynamics within relationships, the pressures that mental health issues can exert on people, and how these can be overcome. Luisa studied Classical Studies at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London. Her previous jobs have included tour guide in an historic house; teacher in both primary and secondary schools; careers adviser; and corporate trainer\/assessor. Luisa loves using her creativity for crafting and baking, as well as writing historical and contemporary fiction with romantic elements. She and her husband are the proud owners of Gwynnie, a Volkswagen camper van built in 1974, which inspired the story behind Luisa's first book, _Goes Without Saying_. They have three children, a dog, and two cats. Becoming an author fulfilled a lifelong ambition.","brand":"Storm Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52160164331794,"sku":"9781805087090","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c7847ed5-3cd6-45c9-bc51-ee9b94263142.jpg?v=1775038649","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/before-the-mountain-falls-captivating-and-emotional-world-war-two-historical-fiction-9781805087090","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}