Family saga / generational saga fiction
Alfred A. Knopf Homegoing
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Inanna Publications and Education Inc. Tamarind Sky
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Random House Therell Be Blue Skies
Book SynopsisEllie Dean lives in a tiny hamlet set deep in the heart of the South Downs in Sussex, which has been her home for many years and where she raised her three children. She is the author of the The Cliffehaven Series. To find out more visit www.ellie-dean.co.ukTrade ReviewTHE FIRST CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANWhen sixteen-year-old Sally is evacuated to the English south coast, she is terrified by what lies ahead of her. All she knows are the sights and sounds of London's East End - but Sally swallows her tears as they leave the familiar landmarks behind. * From the publisher's description *THE FIRST CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANWhen sixteen-year-old Sally is evacuated to the English south coast, she is terrified by what lies ahead of her. All she knows are the sights and sounds of London's East End - but Sally swallows her tears as they leave the familiar landmarks behind. * From the publisher's description *Saga lovers will devour this wartime story * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Friendship, family and true love, as well as heartache, are all encountered in this enjoyable read. * Daily Mail *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Rainbow Penguin Classics
Book SynopsisSet in the rural midlands of England, The Rainbow revolves around three generations of the Brangwen family over a period of more than sixty years, setting them against the emergence of modern England. When Tom Brangwen marries a Polish widow and adopts her daughter as his own, he is unprepared for the conflict and passion that erupt. Suffused with biblical imagery, The Rainbow addresses searching human issues in a setting of precise and vivid detail.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.Trade Review"Lawrence is the most Dostoevskian of English novelists, in whose best work conflicting ideological positions are brought into play and set up against each other in dialogue that is never simply or finally resolved." -David Lodge
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Hungry Tide
Book SynopsisSarah Foster's parents have been fighting a constant battle with poverty, disease and crime. When her father, Will, is involved in a terrible accident at work, their lives became even harder. But Will's good deeds of the past pay off as John Rayner decides to rescue the Fosters. John provides them with work and a house on the estate owned by his wealthy family. It is at this new home on the crumbling coastline of Holderness that Sarah is born and grows into a bright and beautiful girl, and a great source of strength to those around her. As John grows closer to Sarah, he becomes increasingly aware of his love for her. But could these two very different people ever make their love story truly work?If you enjoy books by Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you''ll love Val''s heartwarming stories of triumph over adversity.
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Little, Brown Book Group Fine Things An epic romantic read from the
Book SynopsisTHE WORLD''S FAVOURITE STORYTELLER NEARLY ONE BILLION COPIES SOLD Living on the crest of a highly successful career, he was moving too fast to realise that he had everything - except what he wanted most . . .Sent to San Francisco to open the smartest department store in California, Bernie Fine becomes aware of the hollowness of his personal life. Despite his success he grows increasingly disenchanted with his existence - until five-year-old Jane O''Reilly gets lost in the store.Through Jane, Bernie meets her mother Liz, who finally offers him the possibility of love. But the rare happiness they find together is disrupted by tragedy and Bernie must face the terrible price we sometimes have to pay for loving . . .An epic and romantic tale from one of the best-loved writers of all time. Perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi, Lucinda Riley and Maeve BinchyPRAISE FOR DANIELLE STEEL:''Emoti
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Headline Publishing Group Miss You Forever
Book SynopsisA woman''s tale of stolen dreams must end happily in this unforgettable saga from the No. 1 bestselling author and national treasure Josephine Cox. One winter''s night, in the coalhole in her yard, Rosie finds a woman sheltering there who has been severely beaten by thugs.At a glance, Kathleen looks like an unkempt, aged vagabond who tramps the roads carrying all her worldly possessions in a grubby tapestry bag. Her only friend is the mangy old dog who accompanies her; the sum of her life is in the diaries she zealously guards. Yet close up, Rosie can see that Kathleen has a gracious beauty - the look of a respectable lady of means.In hospital, fighting for her life yet moved by Rosie''s care and compassion, Kathleen entrusts the diaries, urging her to look at them. There, in the soft glow of the lamp, Rosie reads a heart-rending tale of stolen dreams, true love, heartache and loss. A tale that, somehow, must have a happy ending . . .
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Pan Macmillan Secrets of the Sewing Bee
Book SynopsisThe powerful and moving story of brave women on the home front, from the author of Secrets of the Singer Girls.Trade ReviewA poignant and moving story of the friendship of women during wartime Britain. -- Val WoodThe way Kate Thompson writes . . . made me feel that I was reading about old friends. I just had to keep the pages turning. I am sure that before long her readers will be clamouring for more -- Pam WeaverMarvellous, full of gutsy characters I immediately empathized with -- Margaret Pemberton
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Headline Publishing Group Born to Serve
Book SynopsisThe bestselling classic story from Sunday Times bestselling author Josephine Cox.''I can take him away from you any time I want.'' Her mistress''s cruel taunt is deeply disturbing to Jenny. But why should Claudia be interested in a servant''s sweetheart? Jenny reckons without Claudia''s vicious nature; using a wily trick she seduces Frank, who, overcome with shame, departs for a new life in Blackburn. Losing her sweetheart is just the first of many disasters that leave Jenny struggling to cope alone. When Claudia gives birth to Frank''s baby girl she cruelly disowns the helpless infant and relies on Jenny to care for little Katie and love her as her own. Always afraid for the beloved child who has come to depend on her, Jenny is constantly called upon to show courage and fortitude to fight for all she holds dear. In her heart she yearns for Frank, believing that one day they must be reunited. When Fate takes a hand, it seems as though JenTrade ReviewCox's talent as a storyteller never lets you escape - Daily MailDriven and passionate - The Sunday TimesOne of the country's best-loved storytellers - Prima
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Pan Macmillan Finding Ashley: A moving story of buried secrets
Book SynopsisIn Finding Ashley, a deeply moving novel from the number one bestseller Danielle Steel, two estranged sisters get the chance to reconnect and right the wrongs of the past. Melissa Henderson leads a quiet life. Once a bestselling author, she now pours all her energy into renovating a Victorian house in the foothills of rural New England. Six years ago, her life was derailed by tragedy and she stopped writing. The house has given her new purpose. When her beloved home appears on the news, Melissa receives a call from her estranged sister, Hattie. They were close once, but that was before Melissa withdrew from the world. Now Hattie is determined to help Melissa turn a new page, even if it means reopening one of the most painful chapters of her life. All these years later, Hattie feels compelled to embark on a journey that will change both their lives forever, to find the child that Melissa was forced to give up when she was only a teenager in Ireland. Finding Ashley is a powerful love story of two strong, brave women turning loss into reconnection, and a family reunited.
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Atlantic Books The Titanic Sisters
Book SynopsisOne journey will change their lives forever__________________________________To follow her dreams, she must sacrifice everything...Sisters Nora and Delia have been given the chance of a lifetime - to escape their poor Irish farm and travel on the Titanic to a new life in America. Nora is to become a treasured governess for a rich family, while Delia has only a lowly maid's position. But when disaster strikes, and Nora dies, a small misunderstanding leads to Delia taking Nora's place as governess. As Delia grows closer to her charge, and the girl's father, will she be able to reveal the truth to find a chance at happiness? And what will happen when she finds out that Nora is actually alive, and coming to take what is rightfully hers...?Trade Review[An] enchanting saga of two Irish sisters who board the Titanic with dreams of new lives in New York. This new chapter of Titanic lore is worth plunging into. * Publishers Weekly *An evocative, heartfelt story of how the bond of female friendship can survive and thrive through adversity. * Kate Kerrigan, author of Recipes for a Perfect Marriage, on The Girls of Ennismore *A definite 'must read' for all of us who love sagas. * BookBag on The Girls of Ennismore *Rich in authentic historical and Irish detail, The Girls of Ennismore is a compelling story of love, duty, and reinvention, highlighting the vast rewards - or grave consequences - of following one's heart. Fans of Downton Abbey will devour this sweeping tale. * Kristina McMorris, author of The Edge of Lost, on The Girls of Ennismore *Family secrets and revenge make this inspired historical fiction a voyage you will never forget. * Keys Weekly *Falvey's engrossing historical novel charts the paths of two sisters as they journey from Ireland to early 1900's America, on the Titanic's ill-fated maiden voyage. * Booklist *
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HarperCollins Publishers Hidden Fires
Book SynopsisHow can you live in the present when you're trying to bury the past?A sweeping tale of resilience' i News''An ineffably touching novel by a talented young author'' Saga Magazine''A tale of how we can live together yet be so far apart, and of how bridges can be built'' Women''s Weekly''Harrowing upliftingA visceral exploration of family, identity and loss'' Sunday PostRamadan, 2017. Yusuf wakes in the middle of the night to pray. His routine is always the same, but something tells him that tonight is different. Yellow flames blur Yusuf's vision, and the laughter of a small child echoes in his ears. But this time, the red, smoke-filled skies aren't just in his memory.Miles away, Rubi is also awake. On the television, she watches reports of a devastating fire in London. She is already anxious when her parents send her to stay with her Grandpa Yusuf, whose conservative house rules are almost as unbearable as the loneliness she feels at home. Yusuf's lifestyle does not gel with Rubi's. But Trade Review Praise for Sairish Hussain: ‘I sped through The Family Tree, because I was so invested in the characters and eager to know their fate. The book was much darker and more tragic than I had been expecting – and all the better for it. An engrossing and moving story.' Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures ‘A brilliant read. This book is everything it promises to be and more. I was totally engrossed and invested in Amjad, Saahil and Zahra’s lives. A masterclass in representation and brilliant writing.’ Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past is a Foreign Country ‘Hussain weaves a tale of fragility and resilience, of the extraordinary in ordinary lives and of love and complexity in family. A wonderful debut.’ Catherine Mayer ‘A multi-generational story crafted with warmth and an insider’s understanding of its environment. Hussain evokes the trials and tribulations of life in an Asian family growing up in a changing and sometimes hostile Britain with a surefooted ease and a keen sense of dramatic tension. An engaging debut.’ Vaseem Khan ‘Provides a much needed voice for characters who have been drastically affected by the headlines throughout an emotionally wrought narrative.’ Magic Radio ‘Such an emotional, heart-warming and unforgettable experience… I cared desperately about the characters and was often in tears as I read – the story is so moving and Sairish Hussain is a VERY talented writer’ Aliya Ali-Afzal, author of Would I Lie to You? ‘Pulsating with dramatic tension, Hussain poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives. A moving story of love, laughs and loyalty makes for a brilliant first book from Hussain.’ Sunday Post
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Ebury Publishing Elizas Child
Book SynopsisMaggie Hope was born in County Durham, during the Depression of the 1930s. She is the daughter of a coal miner and knows first-hand the hardships suffered by miners and their families during that time. Along with her three sisters, she was raised in a two-up-two-down' miner's cottage with no inside toilet. Growing up, Maggie never dreamed she could earn a living from her writing. Instead she left school at sixteen and became a nurse, collecting stories from colleagues who had served during the war. Maggie gave up nursing when she married her husband and started a family. It wasn't until she was in her 50s though that she finally began her writing career. She is now the Sunday Times bestselling author of fifteen novels.
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Hodder & Stoughton The Spirit of Nelson Street
Book SynopsisPortsmouth in the Second World War is the setting for this heartwarming saga of life on the home front.Trade ReviewA pulsating and heart-warming saga peopled with human and compelling characters and with convincing dialogue . . . a rich first novel. * Yorkshire Post on WAITING FOR THE TIDE *Julia Bryant creates a vivid picture of Portsmouth in the final years and aftermath of the "Great" War of 1914-1918, weaving it into a story that pulses with the warm blood of humanity. * Rhona Martin on WAITING FOR THE TIDE *A rich first novel . . . packed with interesting people living what might appear to be mundane lives, but of course they are not. We get an insight into the lives of the families of sailors, their good and bad fortune, their ups and downs. Decent people who we want to win through. * Betty Burton on WAITING FOR THE TIDE *Here's a great excuse to put your feet up and escape into a world which celebrates Portsmouth's past...It's really well worth the read * Portsmouth News on WRITTEN ON THE TIDE *Fresh and thoughtful. * Historical Novels Review on BORNE ON THE TIDE *A vividly told and heartwarming saga. * Coventry Evening Telegraph on BORNE ON THE TIDE *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Final Act
Book SynopsisIt is Spring 1944 but for dancer Rose, musician Merry, pilot Felix and spy Richard the end of the war is still not in sight. Friends have been killed, love has been lost, and it seems that the relentless violence and the pain of separation will continue forever.Trade ReviewPraise for THE FOLLIES series: * - *'Epic' * Sunday Express *Compelling * Publishing News on WE'LL MEET AGAIN *'An unforgettable saga of love and loss in wartime' * Good Book Guide on NOW IS THE HOUR *'Green's book is a delightful and heady mix of romantic ingredients spies, high-kicking dancers, forbidden love and friendship in the face of death. Who could ask for anything more?' * Lancashire Evening Post on NOW IS THE HOUR, the first in THE FOLLIES series *
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Little, Brown Book Group Just One More Day
Book SynopsisWhen Britain declares war on Germany in 1939, Carolyn Maddison is still a schoolgirl. Her elder brother Alastair wastes no time in joining the RAF as a flying officer, and Carolyn decides that when she is eighteen she will follow him into the service by joining the Women''s Auxiliary Air Force. While reporting to the Air Ministry in London she meets a good-looking, charismatic pilot, Charlie Wade, currently employed in propaganda work. He believes that with her calm demeanor and resilience, Carolyn should work as an Intelligence officer, and suggests she serve on an active bombing station. At her side throughout the courses and postings that follow is Lucy Gaston, naturally quick-witted and sparky, a perfect foil for her friend. The young WAAFs both obtain prestigious postings in 5 Group Bomber Command, where they perform the vital tasks of briefing and debriefing aircrew returning from operations over Germany. Lucy, an incorrigible optimist, falls head over heels fTrade ReviewJessica Blair knows how to keep the reader enthralled for page after action-packed page - Yorkshire PostJessica Blair writes a fast moving plot and creates characters we care for - Northern EchoWritten with genuine affection and personal insight into the dangerous wartime years and the grim realities of frontline service, this is a stirring tale to stiffen the sinews and warm the heart. - Lancashire Evening Post
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Little, Brown Book Group Halfpenny Dreams
Book SynopsisPreviously published as Sisters of Fortune.Sophie and Rosa Moran are born into a working-class family struggling to rise above poverty. Their father is a lowly employee at Thackreys'' Bank, a powerful family-run concern. Sophie and her sister first come into contact with the Thackrey family - especially young Lydia - as children through their father''s job. In spite of the social differences between them, they form an enduring friendship.Years later, their paths cross again when Barney Moran is sacked from the bank, and the girls beg Mr Thackrey for help. Swept up in a dramatic chain of events, the lives of the two families are changed forever . . .Trade ReviewFrances writes strong, believable characters and has a meticulous eye for period detail. -- Leah FlemingFrances Brody captures the tragedies and joys of old working-class Leeds in vivid and heartfelt storytelling. -- Elizabeth GillFrances Brody makes every turn of the page a step back into time in her wonderfully sumptuous sagas . . . storytelling at its very best. -- Diane Allen
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Little, Brown Book Group Ten Bells Street The Spitalfields Sagas
Book SynopsisThe East End of London, 1930. Work is scarce, food is in short supply and there is political unrest on the streets. But in the face of all this hardship, there''s always friendship.Becky, Bernie and Rose - three best friends from very different backgrounds - are working hard to establish themselves in pre-war Spitalfields. Becky, the daughter of a Jewish tailor, wants to become a nurse, but her father has more traditional plans for her. Aching to leave the East End and travel the world, Bernie feels trapped by her vast family of poor Irish dock workers. And then there is Rose. Tiny and thin, she lives with her drunken mother and a revolving selection of surrogate fathers who exploit and brutalise them both.But at least the girls have each other and, as Europe begins to drift towards another war, their friendships become ever more crucial as each one of them fights for their place in an ever-changing, frightening, new world. One way or another, love will pull t
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Little, Brown Book Group Ten Bells Street The Spitalfields Sagas
Book SynopsisThe East End of London, 1930. Work is scarce, food is in short supply and there is political unrest on the streets. But in the face of all this hardship, there''s always friendship.Becky, Bernie and Rose - three best friends from very different backgrounds - are working hard to establish themselves in pre-war Spitalfields. Becky, the daughter of a Jewish tailor, wants to become a nurse, but her father has more traditional plans for her. Aching to leave the East End and travel the world, Bernie feels trapped by her vast family of poor Irish dock workers. And then there is Rose. Tiny and thin, she lives with her drunken mother and a revolving selection of surrogate fathers who exploit and brutalise them both.But at least the girls have each other and, as Europe begins to drift towards another war, their friendships become ever more crucial as each one of them fights for their place in an ever-chan
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Little, Brown Book Group The Desert Nurse
Book SynopsisA grand love story set in a far-flung theatre of war, from the bestselling Australian author of The War Bride, Pamela HartAmid the Australian Army hospitals of World War I Egypt, two deeply determined individuals find the resilience of their love tested to its limits . . . It''s 1911, and 21-year-old Evelyn Northey desperately wants to become a doctor. Her father forbids it, withholding the inheritance that would allow her to attend university. At the outbreak of World War I, Evelyn disobeys her father, enlisting as an army nurse bound for Egypt and the disastrous Gallipoli campaign.Under the blazing desert sun, Evelyn develops feelings for polio survivor Dr William Brent, who believes his disability makes him unfit to marry. For Evelyn, still pursuing her goal of studying medicine, a man has no place in her future. For two such self-reliant people, relying on someone else for happiness may be the hardest challenge of all . . .
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Little, Brown Book Group A Cornish Inheritance a captivating heartwarming
Book SynopsisThe perfect treat for fans of Poldark, Downton Abbey and Dilly Court - discover the first in a heartwarming new series set in the 1920s in a glamorous hotel on the Cornish Riviera . . .Welcome to Fox Bay Hotel, where family fortunes rise and fall.1920, Bristol. Helen Fox is happily married to the love of her life: charming, former playboy Harry. With their three children, glamorous lifestyle and extravagant parties, they have the perfect life. But after a tragic motorcycle accident, nothing will ever be the same...Helen is forced to leave their home and move to the Fox family''s hotel on the Cornish coast - where she discovers her perfect life has been based on a lie.Now Helen must find a way to build a new life for herself and her children with the help of a vivacious new friend, Leah Marshall.But when the future of the hotel is threatened, Helen discovers thaTrade ReviewTerri Nixon has created a captivating backdrop for the Fox Bay Hotel, and the Fox family who run it. I guarantee their story will stay with you long after you have finished reading this beautifully written book -- Lynne Francis, author of A Maid's RuinI thoroughly enjoyed this elegantly crafted 1920s novel that captures the glitz and sophistication of the decade after the Great War. Love, loss and old rivalries are skilfully woven against an atmospheric coastal backdrop holding a promise of new beginnings. There are some clever plot twists and turns and the characters - even the deceitful ones - are engaging , hooking me into sympathising with their motives and emotions. A five star page turner from the start -- Kay Brellend, author of A Workhouse ChristmasA moving story of tragedy, deception and one woman's determination to protect her family. I couldn't put it down! -- Charlotte Betts, author of The Light Within UsThis is the second historical novel I've read by Terri Nixon and it won't be the last. Sensitively written, the author explores beautifully the full spectrum of human emotions, expressing them with intense feeling. The characters are warm and engaging, and I like the fact that there is no real villain, just circumstances. The story was quite intriguing, and I'm now off to order the second in the series. A worthy five stars! -- RoNA award-winning, bestselling novelist Tania Crosse
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Transworld Publishers Ltd An Ordinary Woman
Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis comes a wonderfully evocative novel, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher.READERS ARE LOVING AN ORDINARY WOMAN! A remarkable story of love, life, pleasures and hazards. Strong characters who define this story. Excellent read and would strongly recommend Susan Sallis -- 5 STARSThe storyline was captivating from the start... - 5 STARSThis book held me from the first page to the last! - 5 STARSVery good story, loved every minute... - 5 STARS***********************************************WHEN NEEDED, WILL SHE BE ABLE TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE?1945, Connecticut. A scandal breaks which forces a baffled Rose, aged four, and her mother to leave America and return home to England.The following May, a sister is born - Joanna or ''Jon''. Rose and Jon are like chal
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Random House USA Inc California Golden
Book SynopsisTwo sisters navigate the thrilling, euphoric early days of California surf culture in this dazzling saga of ambition, sacrifice, and the tangled ties between mothers and daughters from the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife.“A shimmering rendering . . . pairs the surf culture of the Beach Boys with the sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll of Daisy Jones & The Six.”—Entertainment Weekly (“Best Books of the Summer”)Southern California, 1960s: endless sunny days surfing in Malibu, followed by glittering neon nights at Whisky a Go Go. In an era when women are expected to be housewives, Carol Donnelly breaks the mold as a legendary female surfer struggling to compete in a male-dominated sport—and her daughters, Mindy and Ginger, bear the weight of Carol’s unconventional lifestyle.The Donnelly sisters grow up enduring their mother’s absence—p
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Allison & Busby Maras Choice
Book SynopsisWhen Mara Gregory travels to Australia to meet the father whom she had believed dead, will she be disappointed or might she find a whole new life waiting for her?
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Little, Brown Book Group The Secret Daughter a heartbreaking and nostalgic
Book SynopsisA gripping, gritty novel set during the run-up to the launch of Titanic - published in time for its 100th anniversary year
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Little, Brown Book Group The Empire Girls
Book SynopsisA heart-breaking wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasHow far would you go to protect your family? . . .Essex, 1950.The Empire is a pub run by Vi, Doris''s mother. When Doris falls pregnant out of marriage, she is kicked out of the house and forced to fend for herself.Desperate to look after her daughter, Doris finds refuge in Southend and takes a job in a factory, hoping for a better life. When she finds herself cast out one night, Doris has nowhere to go but home - back to Tilbury. But she''s still not welcome there and once again has to look for shelter and work. Homeless and as a single mother, life is tough for Doris. And it becomes harder when she helps a neighbour, Claude, to find a new life in Britain. Now Doris must decide where her heart lies . . .A heart-warming Trade ReviewIt's a page-turning, well-researched and revealing story filled with heartache and drama as two very different women battle with the hardships and prejudices of life in the Fifties. * Lancaster Evening Post *a gripping page-turner about resilience, hope and the triumph of the human spirit readers will not be able to put down. * Bookish Jottings *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Shipbuilders Daughter
Book Synopsis''An epic tale of one woman''s determination to follow her dreams'' People''s FriendSet in 1920s Scotland, this beautifully written and satisfying saga follows the fate of a shipyard owner''s daughter as she is faced with an impossible decision . . . Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Rita Bradshaw and Nadine Dorries.5-star reader reviews for The Shipbuilder''s Daughter''Beautifully written with a great deal of empathy, very satisfying plot. Lovely mix of old Glasgow and the western Isles''''A definite must-buy''''A lovely read''''Fabulous reading''Glasgow, 1928. Margaret Bannatyne lost both of her brothers in the Great War and is now the last remaining child of wealthy and powerful shipyard owner William Bannatyne. Without a male heir to carry on the family business, William expects his daughter to do her duty, marry well and provide him with a grandson to inherit his business.MargaretTrade ReviewAn epic tale of one woman's determination to follow her dreams * People's Friend *A powerful and at times gritty tale of love and loss . . . a great, insightful read * Novelicious on WE SHALL REMEMBER *Fans of Lily Baxter and other saga authors will enjoy * The Bookseller on WE SHALL REMEMBER *This is first rate * Lovereading on WE SHALL REMEMBER *A touching, thought-provoking saga * Lancaster Guardian on WE SHALL REMEMBER *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Tilbury Poppies
Book SynopsisThe bestselling wartime saga adored by readers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna Douglas Can the factory girls work together for a better future?Essex, 1916Lily is a housemaid up at St Clere''s Hall. But times are changing with the outbreak of war. With a husband bent on signing up for the trenches and a lecherous master of the house, Lily is forced to leave.Doing her bit for the war effort - and bringing in more money for the family - Lily goes to work in a factory making explosives to send to the trenches. It''s a hard job. The munitionettes must face terrible working conditions, the constant danger of accidents and air strikes and a patronising, self-serving boss. And then someone she never wanted to see there arrives. Lady Charlotte, the pampered daughter of the Hall, joins the factory as a supervisor...Lily and Charlotte have choices they never hadTrade Reviewatmospheric page-turner * People's Friend *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Tilbury Poppies
Book SynopsisEssex, 1916Lily is a housemaid up at St Clere''s Hall. But times are changing with the outbreak of war. With a husband bent on signing up for the trenches and a lecherous master of the house, Lily is forced to leave.Doing her bit for the war effort - and bringing in more money for the family - Lily goes to work in a factory making explosives to send to the trenches. It''s a hard job. The munitionettes must face terrible working conditions, the constant danger of accidents and air strikes and a patronising, self-serving boss. And then someone she never wanted to see there arrives. Lady Charlotte, the pampered daughter of the Hall, joins the factory as a supervisor...Lily and Charlotte have choices they never had before - but in the shadow of the Great War, can the factory girls work together for a better future?Trade Reviewatmospheric page-turner * People's Friend *
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Little, Brown Book Group The Copperettes at War
Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasThe war is over, but their friendship has just begun . . .Essex, 1918Working at the local munitions factory has given Aggie the freedom she''s long desired. But the Great War is coming to an end, and the men are coming home. Determined to hold on to her new-found independence, Aggie decides to join the Women''s Police Service and become a Copperette.Like Aggie, Mim wants nothing more than to do her bit for her country. Never one to shy away from hard work, she''s eager to help her fellow women and keep up morale - even if that does mean opening her home to Aggie and helping her train.With the last days of war upon them, Aggie and Mim face shocking loss. But in the face of great hardship, can they find a way to work together?A heartTrade ReviewPacked with drama, dark humour and shocking truths about life for working class women nearly 60 years ago, When My Ship Comes In is a compelling first novel, a gritty page-turner - Lancashire Evening Post
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Little, Brown Book Group The Copperettes at War
Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasThe war is over, but their friendship has just begun . . .Essex, 1918Working at the local munitions factory has given Aggie the freedom she''s long desired. But the Great War is coming to an end, and the men are coming home. Determined to hold on to her new-found independence, Aggie decides to join the Women''s Police Service and become a Copperette.Like Aggie, Mim wants nothing more than to do her bit for her country. Never one to shy away from hard work, she''s eager to help her fellow women and keep up morale - even if that does mean opening her home to Aggie and helping her train.With the last days of war upon them, Aggie and Mim face shocking loss. But in the face of great hardship, can they find a way to work together?Trade ReviewPacked with drama, dark humour and shocking truths about life for working class women nearly 60 years ago, When My Ship Comes In is a compelling first novel, a gritty page-turner - Lancashire Evening Post
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Little, Brown Book Group Moonlit Eyes
Book SynopsisWhen Pee Wee Poston and his wife Beulah are offered the chance to swap New York for London, they jump at the chance. Pee Wee, a highly talented saxophonist, has been asked to help launch a new jazz club in Soho. By accepting, the couple can be close to their son Julius, a high-flying diplomat at the American embassy.The Postons settle in Islington, only to find that some locals dislike having a black family in the area. But from their new neighbours - Albert and Jess Sykes, their daughter Ellie and son Paul - they receive the sort of warm welcome Londoners are known for. Before long, they are firm friends - a commodity which, with war looming, grows more precious by the day.As Hitler launches his bombing campaign on London, Pee Wee and his band play on, resolute in their defiance of the air raids. And then, in the middle of the tragedy and suffering, a moment of rare beauty blossoms. Julius plays one of his father''s records, ''Moonlit Eyes'', and asks Ellie to
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Little, Brown Book Group Goodnight Sweet Prince
Book SynopsisEmma Blair once again richly evokes the setting and characters of Scotland during the 30s. Continuing the story she began in Flower of Scotland, Emma invites the reader back into the lives of the Drummond family, who are still dealing with the aftermath of the First World War but now must also face up to the horrors of the Second.Andrew and Rose are running the distillery and have given a job to Jack''s son, Tommy. Tommy hates the work and longs to be a pilot but Jack, horribly disfigured after the first war, forbids it. The onset of the new war sweeps aside any such decision . . . Andrew and Rose must cope with the loss of their baby; Andrew tries to manage as Rose''s behaviour becomes increasingly bizarre but finds he must also face up to his own failing health . . . An enormously touching story and life, love and death.Praise for Emma Blair:''An engaging novel and the characters are endearing - a good holiday read'' Historical Nove
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Little, Brown Book Group Blackpools Angel Sandgronians Trilogy
Book Synopsis>''In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson''>Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass Blackpool, 1893Tilly has come a long way from the run-down tenements in which she grew up. She has a small but comfortable home, a loving, handsome husband, two beautiful little''uns - Babs and Beth - and she earns herself a little money weaving wicker baskets. Life is good. Until the day Tilly returns home to find a policeman standing on her doorstep. Her Arthur won''t be coming home tonight - nor any night - having fallen to his death whilst working on Blackpool tower. Suddenly Tilly is her daughters'' sole protector, and she''s never felt more alone.With the threat of destitution nipping at their heels, Tilly struggles to make ends meet and keep a roof over her girls'' heads. In a town run by men Tilly has to ask herself what she''s
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Orion Publishing Co Storm Over Burracombe
Book SynopsisTragedy threatens the Devonshire village of Burracombe...Trade Review"'A warm compelling novel of love and sacrifice in extraordinary times' My Weekly. 'Heart-warming characters that leave you wanting more' Dee Williams."
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Headline Publishing Group Love and War War changes one family forever
Book SynopsisLiving in their two-up-two-down in Rotherhithe in 1938, Eileen and Ronald Wells lead a happy and settled existence with their three daughters, all of whom have jobs, boyfriends and promising lives ahead of them. But soon the storm clouds of war engulf Europe and they suddenly find their idyllic family life thrown into chaos. Throughout the country young people hasten to join up, and Eileen watches anxiously as her two older girls do the same, one in the air force and one in the land army, while the youngest goes into a factory. With her family scattered and the war getting worse by the day, Eileen throws herself into the community, always on hand to help friends and neighbours when tragedy strikes, while savouring any rare moments of celebration.Trade Review'A cosy chair and a Dee Williams book is a little bit of heaven' Lesley Pearse Reissue
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Headline Publishing Group Days of Hope Even after the war hearts can still
Book SynopsisA heartwarming story set in 1940s Liverpool and Ireland about the hurdles two sisters, Chrissie and Grace, must cross on their journey to finding the happiness they seek.
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Headline Publishing Group thegirlfromcottonlane
Book SynopsisCotton Lane in dockland Bermondsey is one of the many small cobbled streets which serve the wharves. On the corner is Bradley''s Dining Rooms, the favourite eating place of the rivermen, trade union officials and horse and motor drivers. Since her marriage to Fred Bradley, Carrie has been running the dining rooms, and trade has picked up since the end of the Great War. But all is not well between Carrie and Fred. For although they have a little daughter they adore, neither of them is truly content. Will they ever know true happiness?
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Headline Publishing Group One More for Saddler Street A touching saga of
Book SynopsisSaddler Street is like many of the other little backstreets of Bermondsey, with its row of two-up, two-down terraced houses standing in the shadow of Allen''s Wharf. Number 5 is home to the Johnson family, but the atmosphere inside the four walls is not always as happy as the neighbours may think. Lana Johnson - young, intelligent and strikingly attractive - is getting serious with the local small-time villain, Ben Ferris. And everyone except Lana herself is sure that the match will end in tears. Next door to the Johnsons lives Lottie Curtis, a kind-hearted widow they have taken under their wing. For decades Lottie has been foster mother to children from broken homes. Only Jimmy Bailey has ever demonstrated in a practical way the debt he owed to Lottie - until the war intervened and he was called up. But it''s 1946 and Lottie is facing her eightieth birthday alone. When Jimmy, now demobbed, teams up with Lana to organise a reunion of all the old lady''s children as a
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Headline Publishing Group Mersey Blues
Book SynopsisFor three friends, life after the Great War will never be the same again... Mersey Blues is a heart-rending portrayal of Liverpool in the years between the wars - of the rebuilding of the city, and the people''s dreams of peace, from bestselling author Lyn Andrews. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Dilly Court and Sheila Newberry. Mersey Blues is the sequel to Lyn Andrews'' much-loved wartime saga, Mist Over The Mersey.The Great War had ended and Scotland Road was left to count the cost. Many young men had not come back; those who had would never be the same again. Dee Chatterton and Abbie Kerrigan had seen the horrors of war for themselves as nurses in military hospitals abroad. While Abbie settled down in the familiar surroundings of Scotland Road, for others, different horizons beckoned. Dee went to live in Canada, while their friend Hannah Harvey became personal nurse to none other than Richard, seventh Earl of Ashenden, badly injured in the war. Moving to the splendours of Ashenden Hall was to bring her unimagined happiness, but also the heartache of being separated for ever from her family and friends.What readers are saying about Mersey Blues: ''Very good read, just could not wait to read it. Brilliant writer''''I enjoyed the story so much I immediately bought another Lyn Andrews. Somehow I just flew through the pages, which I think shows that the pace keeps you turning the pages''''Five stars''
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Headline Publishing Group The Time Of Our Lives At Jollys Holiday Camp
Book SynopsisSet in a holiday camp in the late 1950s, Lynda Page''s saga is full of hilarious anecdotes and heartwarming adventures amongst the holidaymakers and staff. Sure to appeal to fans of the hit musical Dreamboats and Petticoats.When Rhonda Fleming runs away from home the last place she expects to end up is at a Jolly''s holiday camp. But a chance encounter with a chalet maid at the train station leads Rhonnie to Mablethorpe on a cold winter''s day and her life changes for ever.Thrown in at the deep end working for the boss''s wife, Rhonnie discovers there''s never a dull moment at Jolly''s - particularly with staff like Dan around. From the beauty contest by the pool to jiving in the Paradise dance hall and from the rollercoaster at the fair to sitting on a moonlit beach, the holidaymakers are guaranteed to have the time of their lives. But when the boss''s son reappears nothing can prepare Rhonnie for what lies ahead...Trade ReviewPraise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm *Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 *In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail *If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *
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Headline Publishing Group Where Memories Are Made Trials and tribulations
Book SynopsisJolly''s campers are guaranteed to have a holiday to remember, but that''s not always easy to achieve thanks to the array of colourful characters who pour through Jolly''s gates. Jackie Sims works in the general office and her ambition is one day to be in charge. But she never wanted her lucky break to come about through such tragic circumstances... While Drina Jolly goes away to help her family come to terms with their grief, she puts her faith in Jackie to keep the business running smoothly and Jackie is determined she will do whatever it takes not to let her down.Despite her resilience and resourcefulness, Jackie can''t run the camp on her own and the abrupt, unapproachable temporary camp manager, Harold Rose, seems unwilling to help her. But she has an ally in fun-loving, red-headed receptionist Ginger Williams whose support she will need to help her through the turmoil, chaos and heartbreak that is about to come her way.Following on from The Time Trade ReviewA welcome read for fans of Cookson and Cox * Daily Express *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga... Expect the unexpected * Choice *Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Lynda weaves her usual lively tale... peopling it with credible characters * Leicester Mercury *Filled with lively characters and compelling action * Books *
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Goose Lane Editions Reading by Lightning
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Breathtakingly good." -- Nikki Gemmell"Joan Thomas's writing is so precise, so surprising, that on any given page you might stop, only to read the words again slowly." -- Kristen Den Hartog"We experience this writing with our noses and ears and eyes and fingertips." -- Lisa Moore"A compelling story burnished by spare and powerful writing. This is a fabulous novel, full of grace and delicious discovery, haunted by the flavour of memory and the prairies in World War II." * Amazon.ca First Novel Award jury, 2009 *"Lily Piper's search for home — a place where life can be at once familiar and momentous — is utterly absorbing, told with consummate grace." -- Beth Powning"In fresh, exhilarating, masterful prose, Joan Thomas's novel explores the question of belonging. The wit, the wisdom and the quality and generosity of psychological insight make Reading by Lightning the unanimous selection of the judges." * Commonwealth Writers Prize jury, 2009 *"Thomas writes like an angel... Her prose is carefully considered, troubled, alert to the texture of experience... singular, thoughtful writing that makes the world seem strange." * Globe and Mail *"A stunning prairie novel... The dialogue between characters blends emotions and words in an alchemy of tension... If Joan Thomas is an unknown name to you, that's about to change." * Winnipeg Free Press *"Thomas's finely nuanced sensibility variously evokes Austen, Alice Munro, and Richard B. Wright. Most first-time novelists strain for the gold ring; Joan Thomas grabs it effortlessly in this wonderful book." * Quill & Quire *"Like the man in the whirlwind, the reader of this fine novel is snatched away, deposited in a different place — and profoundly changed by the experience." * The Literary Review of Canada *"Thomas's novel is a beautifully described and carefully detailed intersection of competing landscapes. ... Precise, complex, and elegant, Reading by Lightning flashes with wit and insight and illuminates our understanding of what it means to be a sojourner in all the familiar places." * Prairie Fire Magazine *"The book is destined to be classic of Canadian Prairie Literature. With writing as fresh and as beautiful as a Prairie landscape, Joan Thomas weaves a tale of mythical proportions." * Blog Business World *
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Goose Lane Editions Catch My Drift
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Genevieve Scott's Catch My Drift is a brilliant novel in linked stories, a mother/daughter tale like none I've read before. Scott writes with a sharp beauty that leaves me not just breathless but wanting more. I love her prose." -- Joseph Boyden"Like the best contemporary novels, Genevieve Scott’s Catch My Drift is alchemical. Scott harnesses the flinty realism and breathtaking prose of short fiction, mixes it with the emotional urgency and scope of a layered intergenerational drama and creates a compelling and thoroughly original portrait of the modern family. Rendered with sensitivity and insight, Catch My Drift is elegant, ambitious and tender, a rare novel in which an entire family comes of age." -- Nancy Lee
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Viking Society for Northern Research Egils Saga
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Viking Society for Northern Research Illuga Saga Gridarfostra
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Pan Macmillan A Woman of Courage
Book SynopsisRita Bradshaw was born in Northamptonshire, where she lives today. At the age of sixteen she met her husband whom she considers her soul mate and they have two daughters, a son and six grandchildren. To her delight, Rita's first novel was accepted for publication and she has gone on to write many more successful novels since, including the number one bestseller Dancing in the Moonlight.As a committed Christian and passionate animal-lover her life is busy, and she enjoys reading, eating out and visiting the theatre & cinema, as well as being involved in her church and animal welfare.
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Hodder & Stoughton The Nurses of Eastby End
Book SynopsisRachel Norris wants to forge a new life and career. And she wants to forget her past.When Rachel qualifies as nurse, she does so because she wants to help others and make a difference. But she is also running from a past life that must stay hidden forever.Completing her training, Rachel moves to London but misses home desperately, so when she hears about an opportunity to train as a district nurse in a village near Rochdale, she seizes the opportunity, even though it will take her closer to the trouble she left behind. She knows nothing about Eastby End and she is shocked to find it a little more than a slum. It''s clear she will need to work hard and keep her wits about her to win the trust of the villagers.Joss Townley has been reluctantly working in his father''s factory but is dismayed at the conditions the workers endure. When his father dies, he sells up immediately to begin travelling but is called home by his mother in an emergency - in order t
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