Released: 28/06/2018
ISBN: 9781788035705
eISBN: 9781789012293
Format: Paperback/eBook
In the summer of 1947, John Harper and his girlfriend Jill are driving along the south coast on their way to lectures at Brighton Art College. Suddenly, a forbidding black cloud moves in from the sea and envelopes them, leaving them powerless to escape. Actually an immense area of gravitation, the malevolent mass has the effect of transporting Jill back to 1887. Bewildered and alone, Jill must now make a life for herself. Desperately wanting to return home, she must also be careful to maintain the secrecy of her past – especially in a strict society where ‘madness’ can lead to incarceration. Her sanity is barely preserved by the friendship of a local minister’s wife. When Jill meets handsome and wealthy landowner Mr Gregson, it is clear he has one thing on his mind: her hand in marriage. Despite everything, she cannot help growing fond of him. With seemingly no way of returning home or being reunited with John, and with a luxurious lifestyle on offer, she accepts his proposal. But when all finally seems to be falling into place, she is suddenly given an opportunity to return to 1947 – and her first love…
What an enjoyable read! A lovely story which was well written and I was unable to put down. Can’t wait for this authors next book !
by Amanda white
This was an extremely good read,you can't put it down, very descriptive, your there inside the book....Was sorry when I finished it, missed the characters. ....
by CHRISTINE HARRIS
I found this a very compelling read! I found the descriptions and mentions of Hove area very personally interesting too. A well written story with interesting twists and turns!!
by Mrs Beryl Tredgett
More than the genre of science fiction “Beyond the Cattle Arch” by John Harris is a creative writing, a most gripping tale, to envelop ones mind into a beginning, into a yesterday, into a today and into a tomorrow.
Was I out of time as I took nine hours, except for the occasional cup of tea, to read this story from cover to cover? A great read indeed.
by Susan R
Between 1956 and 1961 I trained as an Art Teacher during which time I regularly exhibited in the Sussex Artists Exhibition held annually at Brighton Royal Pavilion. I also obtained a Masters Degree before leaving education to become a Landlord, pursue my own painting and write fiction.
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