The Longest Road — Pamela Oldfield

A woman struggles to face her tragic past - Clare was devastated after her fianc was killed in the First World War. Her only enjoyment is writing for The Ladies Journal, so her hopes rise when she is asked to write a novel. She meets editor Steven Flint, who is very encouraging, but her attempts to write are thwarted by a series of problems. Steven is a friendly shoulder to cry on but will her feelings for him cause problems?