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| Boldwood 4 August 2026 Thanks to the publisher for the copy of this book |
When midwife Hope Masterson arrives in Cornwall to start her dream job by the sea, she’s ready for a fresh start and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of the women and babies she cares for.
Working between St Piran’s hospital and the community midwifery unit of Port Agnes, Hope quickly finds herself drawn into the lives of her patients and colleagues. From dramatic deliveries and joyous newborns to heartbreaking struggles with infertility, she is on hand to share in all the hopes, worries and incredible love that motherhood can bring.
But Hope is carrying a secret that could change everything – and she faces an impossible dilemma.
Should she reveal the truth and shatter the lives of those around her, or protect the fragile happiness of the family she’s only just found?
As friendships deepen, romance blooms and emotions run high, Hope must decide whether some secrets are better left untold… and what it truly means to belong.
📖 My Review..
Those readers who are familiar with this author’s work will be aware of her two bestselling series of novels based in Cornwall. Firstly, the midwives of Port Agnes in The Cornish Midwives and secondly, the medics of St Piran’s in The Cornish County Hospital. The Midwife by the Sea works a standalone and effectively bridges the gap between the two and brings a heartwarming story about Hope Masterson who arrives in Cornwall to work as a midwife at Port Agnes and also with the community midwifery team at St Piran’s hospital.
It’s such a delight to be back in Cornwall with familiar characters and whilst Hope’s addition is new she soon becomes integrated into the story arc. I enjoyed observing her dilemma as she searches for answers from her past and followed, with interest, the emotional upheaval her arrival had on other much loved characters. The author, as always, tackles some really difficult issues, especially the hospital scenes which are detailed with sensitivity and a warm understanding of human nature. Covering adoption, infertility, trauma and emotional pain the story certainly packs a punch but does so with a lovely light touch and some really special moments.
The Midwife by the Sea is a lovely heartwarming story about the bond of family, friendship and second chances.
About the Author
Jo Bartlett is the bestselling author of over nineteen women’s fiction titles. She fits her writing in between her two day jobs as an educational consultant and university lecturer and lives with her family and three dogs on the Kent coast.
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