Amber Pentry has spent her whole life in the Cornish town of Falmouth, around the same people. But when war is declared, Londoner Dolly Nash comes to stay with Amber and her In the beginning the two girls can't stand each other. But over time that begins to change they become. But the friendship changes when both women fall for Luke Gillam, the boat builder's son. But in wartime, things can change quickly and futures are not set.
"A Cornish Maid" by Rachel Moore was a pretty good book. Ms. Moore show that war and how effected everyday life in the English village. The story was solid and and the characters were pretty interesting. Overall "A Cornish Maid" was a pretty good and quick read