Wonder Cruise: one woman's romantic adventure of a lifetime (Timeless Classics Collection)

A witty, heartwarming read with great romantic and comic characters. This warm, feel-good tale will make you smile, and you’ll be rooting for Ann to find lasting love and happiness. A moving portrait of an unforgettable 1930’s woman; Ann Clements will stay with you long after the last page. Ann Clements is thirty-five and single, and believes nothing exciting will ever happen to her. Then, she wins a large sum of money in a sweepstake and suddenly can dare to dream of a more adventurous life. She buys a ticket for a Mediterranean cruise, against the wishes of her stern brother, the Rev. Cuthbert, who has other ideas about how she should spend her windfall. Ann steps out of the shadows of her mundane life into the heat of the Mediterranean sun. Travelling to Gibraltar, Marseilles, Naples, Malta and Venice, Ann’s eyes are opened to people and experiences far removed from her sheltered existence in the offices at Henrietta Street, and Mrs. Puddock’s lodging house. As Ann blossoms, discovering love and passion for the very first time, the biggest question is, can there be any going back? ‘Brightly told and very readable.’ Woman’s Journal ‘... with every book she adds something to her reputation ... related with all Miss Bloom’s liveliness and easy skill.’ Daily Telegraph ‘Ursula Bloom writes in a delightful way, with a deep understanding of human nature and a quick eye for the humorous things in life. Wonder Cruise ... is one of the most entertaining novels we have read for a long time.’ Cambridge Daily News ‘Vividly entrancing.’ Scotsman ‘She has always been able to tell a story ... Miss Bloom is to be heartily congratulated.’ Everyman