Through everything, the bond of friendship remains true... In Love and Friendship is a moving story of friendship, loyalty and betrayal from hugely popular saga author Benita Brown. Perfect for fans of Lyn Andrews and Dilly Court. 'This is a delightful, carefully interwoven story of passion, love, loss and the power of friendship - a rollercoaster ride of emotions' - Sunderland Echo Newcastle, 1890. A school outing to Cullercoats Bay almost ends in tragedy when two girls are cut off by the incoming tide. But from the panic and confusion something wonderful emerges - a lifelong friendship between three girls; Ruth, Lucy and Esther. Each is a world apart from the other two, but together they form a strong and unbreakable bond that will see them through the years ahead, when the happy, carefree days of childhood are nothing but a distant memory... What readers are saying about In Love and Friendship: 'This book follows three most unlikely friends from different backgrounds, and their journey is a testament to that friendship' 'For anyone who enjoys a Catherine Cookson novel this book is an absolute must. I have read all of Benita Brown's novels and find her style of writing engaging with good plots and characters' 'Five stars'