The Flowers of Bay C: a moving, uplifting story of courage and connection
Six women. One hospital ward. A last wish that could change everything.
When life has worn you thin, sometimes the most unexpected friendships can make you bloom again.
Penny Fielding is done: with illness, with being a people pleaser while feeling like a burden. But when she’s admitted to hospital, she finds herself surrounded by five unforgettable women: Barbara, eighty-seven and desperate to see the sea one last time; Jodie, all laughter and hidden pain; Kat, the tattooed vicar who never puts herself first; Violet, proud and prickly; and gentle Amina, who sees the truth in everyone else.
As friendships spark and secrets surface, an impulsive plan to grant Barbara’s dying wish turns into something far bigger — a wild, life-affirming adventure that might just save them all.
Heartfelt and tender, The Flowers of Bay C is a story about second chances, fierce resilience, and choosing joy even when the odds are stacked against you. Perfect for fans of Claire Pooley, Rachel Joyce and Libby Page.
The Flowers of Bay C is a stand-alone novel, part of an upcoming series of uplifting, powerful contemporary stories.
What people are saying:
‘Gripping, moving, funny and authentic. This is a novel you won’t want to put down – I certainly didn’t!’
Ruth Leigh, author of the Isabella M Smugge Series
‘Strong, hopeful, wise and down to earth, The Flowers of Bay C is a tribute to six women’s resilience and compassion.’
S.L. Russell, author of The Brant Quartet
‘Powerful, moving, poignant… a heartwarming, highly engaging read.’
S.C Skillman, author of Mystical Circles
‘A lovely read, full of heart and hope. If you enjoy well written books about defining moments, and the transformational power of friendship, then The Flowers of Bay C is for you. Recommended!’
Deborah Jenkins, author of Braver
Perfect for fans of Claire Pooley, Rachel Joyce and Libby Page. Buy it here!
Repression Ground
Indoctrinated. Unnamed. Sealed behind the barriers under the shadow of a desperate secret.
Decades after the great plague that took out most of the population of Britain, the New Day Party rule Newland with an iron fist. Kids are raised by the state in training houses, and people judged on their usefulness to the state on an X-factor style game show.
Girl C has never known another way. She can’t wait for her Productivity Ceremony on her seventeenth birthday where, at last, she will be assigned a name of her own. She’s certain of one thing: the Party only wants good for all its citizens.
But when her only two friends – one hated, one illegal – challenge the narrative, the questions won’t stop. Who is she? Why is she defective? What really happened in the Before?
But asking questions – and awakening to the reality of a repressive world full of secrets and shadows – turns out to be treachery against the state. Thrown into the Compound jail, she finds herself in grave danger and, together with Girl P and Boy T, she must find a way out before it’s too late. Can she escape the all-powerful Party forces, discover her identity, and survive her harsh new world?
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Rebellion Ground
Wanted for treason. Pursued by the Party. But their secret cannot stay hidden.
Stranded on the Outside, Carys, Jacob and Amy remain under an arrest and execution order. Lost amidst the ruins of an ancient city from the Before, they know they must hurry to escape their pursuers and tell the nation a secret that has been buried too long, but where will they run to and who will listen?
Resistance movements are growing in Outsiders camps, but they have no way of communicating with one another and no way of challenging the system. The Commander’s power is stronger than ever, and when the three fugitives end up in the Centre Compound they find themselves political pawns, asked to deny all they believe in. Will they become part of the regime, or will they find the strength to rebel?
A rollercoaster ride of danger lies ahead, and only they can decide between truth and comfort.
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Redemption Ground
An awakening nation. A deadly appointment. A race against time.
As rumblings increase throughout Newland, Carys, Amy and Jacob find themselves prisoners of the regime in different ways. Midwinter Festival is fast approaching, and with it a deadline nobody wants to think about. From the darkness of a prison cell to forgotten underground tunnels to unexpected visits to places they thought they’d left behind forever, the fugitives must fight to survive where they are and find a way out of impossible situations that threaten to break them.
Meanwhile, scattered Resistance and Outsider groups are coming together to seek justice after decades of oppression. In a frenzied countdown, the Resistance and the young people are caught up in an increasingly dangerous series of events. Can they really challenge the all-powerful New Day Party to bring justice and healing to a broken nation? And can they keep their own integrity in the process?
In the fast-paced final part of the Newland Trilogy, dive back into a world where equality and justice have been laid aside for power and greed, and journey with tenacious characters who are not afraid to stand up and fight — even in their darkest days.
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