Benita Brown's brilliant new novel of heartache, siblings and falling in love, set in the lead up to the Second World War and events that threaten even the strongest of family bonds.

Following the death of their parents, the Mitchell siblings are tragically split up. While Helen is taken in by their selfish aunt, her twin brothers find themselves in a cold, soul destroying orphanage, and their younger sister is adopted and spoilt by the wealthy Partingtons. Years later, desperate to get her family back together, Helen escapes to London and works as a waitress in Soho, where she meets the charismatic young reporter Matthew Renshaw. Together they search for her lost family, as around them the country prepares for war...

About the Author
Benita Brown was born and brought up in Newcastle by her English mother, the youngest of thirteen children, and her Indian father, who came to Newcastle to study medicine and fell in love with the place and the people. After meeting her husband while she was at drama school in London, Benita returned to her home town and worked as a teacher and broadcaster before becoming a full-time writer, publishing many much-loved novels. Sadly, Counting the Days was Benita's last book, as she passed away in April 2014 following a sudden illness. She will be greatly missed.

Reviews
Praise for Benita Brown: 'Romance, heartache and local history make a magical mixture...passion on every page * Northern Echo *
An ultimately heartwarming tale. Unlike some sagas, all the main characters here are well drawn...a satisfying read * Historical Novels Review *
A splendidly powerful and touching saga of love, passion and lust * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *
Captures the atmosphere and emotion of the first part of the 20th century * Sunderland Echo *
A must for Catherine Cookson fans * Wiltshire Times *
You won't be able to put it down * Yours magazine *
A powerful story * Lancashire Evening Post *
A wonderfully Dickensian flavour... Everyone in the book is alive and believable * Historical Novels Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9780755352920
Author Benita Brown
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 287g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 131mm * 27mm