Girl by the Sea

It devastates Tillie Kitterbell when she hears the news!

With no alternative, they leave her in the care of her abusive aunt and unloving cousins. It is not long before they show their true colours and young Tillie finds herself on the receiving end of their wrath, forced to seek refuge with friends and neighbours.

All is not as it seems and when further tragedy strikes, it leaves Tillie wondering if she can ever find the happiness she longs for?

In the port of Whitgard, with its pretty harbour and dramatic cliffs, there lurk secrets and intrigues, but also the hope of love and friendship. As Tillie discovers who her genuine friends are, will she find the love she has craved since childhood?

When a handsome naval officer arrives in town, a charming friendship begins. Tillie harbours her secret fears though; will this end in further tragedy? As her new found love departs for adventures on the high seas, Tillie wonders if history will repeat itself and if she can ever trust her heart again?

"Girl by the Sea" and all Catharine Dobbs' novellas are wholesome Victorian Romances.