From the No.1 bestselling author of Daughters of Cornwall comes an extraordinary tale of family secrets and epic love.

Balmoral, 1932

Marion Crawford, an ordinary but determined young woman, is given a chance to work at the big house as governess to two children, Lilibet and Margaret Rose.

Windsor Castle, 1936

As dramatic events sweep through the country and change all their lives in an extraordinary way, Marion loyally devotes herself to the family. But when love enters her life, she is faced with an unthinkable choice...

Escape this summer with this sweeping love story about family secrets and the heart-breaking decision of choosing between your head and your heart...

Reader's love The Good Servant

'Such a tremendous read'

'This latest novel absolutely blew me away'

'This was my first read by Fern Britton but won't be my last!'

'Well-written and researched'

'Being an avid fan of Fern Britton and her Cornish novels I was not sure what to expect from this one BUT it is brilliant'

'Well written, with a riveting storyline and well developed characters that I loved'

'Absolutely loved this'

'I really loved Marian's story and knowing it was based on a true story made it extra special'

'A little different from her other reads, but no less brilliant'

'I was hooked from the beginning'

From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author comes a sweeping Royal historical fiction romance novel to escape with in summer 2023!

About the Author

Fern Britton is the highly acclaimed author of eight Sunday Times bestselling novels. Her books, all set in Cornwall, are cherished for their warmth, wit and wisdom, and have won Fern legions of loyal readers. Fern has been a judge for the Costa Book of the Year Award and is a supporter of the Reading Agency, promoting literacy and reading.

A hugely popular household name through iconic shows such as This Morning and Fern Britton Meets . . . Fern is also a much sought-after presenter and radio host. She has also turned her hand to theatre and toured with Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's award-winning Calendar Girls.

Fern has twin sons and two daughters and lives in Cornwall in a house full of good food, wine, family, friends and gardening books.

Reviews

Praise for Fern Britton:

'A charming story that is full of hope...will help put a spring in your step' The Courier

'This is ideal holiday reading' Woman

'A warm, easy read that depicts the joys of rural Cornwall' Daily Mail

'The warmth and empathy that have made Fern Britton such a popular TV presenter are evident in her latest novel' Woman's Weekly

Book Information
ISBN 9780008225322
Author Fern Britton
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 320g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 36mm