Family saga / generational saga fiction
Simon & Schuster Ltd Strawberry Field Girls at War
Book SynopsisA brand new wartime saga, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Val WoodSummer, 1916 Despite the misery of war in the air, some things in the small hamlet of Strawbridge remain unchanged. The strawberry harvest is nearly ready and friends Leah, Alice and Dora still have each other. Before the war, the three women had found a tentative happiness but now war has torn their lives apart. Each woman must learn to live with their new life at war, dealing with the absence of their loved ones and finding courage in the hardest of times…
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Penguin Books Ltd The Woman in the Wood
Book SynopsisDiscover the addictive and gripping novel from the bestselling author of You''ll Never See Me Again, Lesley Pearse''A gripping novel'' HELLO! Magazine_______________London, 1960.The lives of teenage twins Maisy and Duncan change for ever the night their mother is sent away.Sent to live in the New Forest with their cold-hearted grandmother, Mrs Mitcham, they feel unloved and abandoned.And when one day Duncan doesn''t come home from exploring in the forest, no one - least of all his grandmother - appears to care about his disappearance. The police, who''ve found the bodies of other missing boys, offer little hope of finding Duncan alive.Yet Maisy refuses to give up.Though she doesn''t know the woods well, she knows someone who does. The strange old woman who lives at their heart . . .Dare Maisy enlist the help of the woman in the wood?And what will she find if she does?Trade ReviewFifteen-year-old twins Maisy and Duncan Mitcham have always had each other. Until the fateful day in the wood . . . * from the publisher's description *A real page-turner, a family story that is multi-layered just as you'd expect from Lesley Pearse, who is deservedly one of the world's favourite story tellers * My Weekly *A gripping new novel * HELLO! Magazine *Praise for Lesley Pearse * - *Heart-warming and evocative, a real delight to read * Sun *A narrative that gallops along, this is quintessential Pearse that will delight her army of readers * Daily Mail *Glorious, heartwarming * Woman & Home *Evocative, compelling, told from the heart * Sunday Express *
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Penguin Books Ltd Youll Never See Me Again
Book SynopsisBetty is running for her life . . . The gripping Sunday Times bestseller about one woman doing whatever it takes to survive''You are in the story within minutes of opening the book . . . A brilliant story full of twists and turns'' 5***** Reader Review''Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told. Storytelling at its best'' Daily Express''A gripping read. It kept me hooked from the start'' 5***** Reader ReviewFROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR LESLEY PEARSE_________ When her husband returns from the war broken and haunted, Betty knows her marriage is doomed. So she escapes. On the run and armed with a new identity, Betty becomes penniless and alone, quickly realising that starting again is much harder than she thought. And she never imagined it could end in murder . . . But sometimes you have to keep running if you want to survive.Trade ReviewPacy page-turner * Woman & Home, Best Books of Summer *Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told . . . Storytelling at its best * Daily Express *Must read * Daily Express *A suspenseful read that warms the heart * Woman *We loved this take of one woman's fight to escape her past * Take a Break *Fans of Poldark and Daphne du Maurier should enjoy this gripping historical novel . . . both hauntingly sad and darkly funny, this beautifully written novel sizzles with drama and suspense * The Lady *Don't miss this suspenseful and emotional read * My Weekly *Gripping, suspenseful tale * The People's Friend *A five star reading experience * Devon Life *Praise for Lesley Pearse * - *Storytelling at its very best * Daily Mail *Evocative, compelling, told from the heart * Sunday Express *Glorious, heartwarming * Woman & Home *Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written * Closer *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Winter Child
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA heartwarming and uplifting tale * Daily Express *A winner . . . Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page * Billy Hopkins, bestselling author of Our Kid *Catherine Cookson fans will love this * Woman's Own *Praise for Beryl Matthews * - *A delightful story told with the assured touch of a born storyteller. I couldn't put it down * Babara Erskine *A delightful and uplifting first novel * Gilda O'Neill *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Chocolate Box Girls
Book SynopsisRowntrees Factory, York 1936The aroma of chocolate was as familiar to Molly Freeman as the nose on her face. Living and schooling on Haxby Road alongside the Rowntrees Chocolate Factory, Molly watched the daily trudge of women employed there in their white uniforms as she sat at her school desk.When Molly secures a job on the production line at the factory, she''s excited to become one of these women. As she labours hard at the factory, she meets Connie. Quickly the two form a close friendship, and Molly begins to see the world differently.Living their lives to the fullest, loving the wrong men, working long hours, and sharing tears of friendship and heartbreak but always being known and being proud to be called The Rowntrees Chocolate Box Girls Molly and Connie make the most of their lives.
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Little, Brown Book Group The Fortune Tellers Secret
Book SynopsisFollowing on from the events of The Fortune Tellers, this heart-warming family saga can be enjoyed as a standalone, and is guaranteed to warm your heart.BLACKPOOL, 1922.Martha and Trisha may have escaped poverty, but their fortunes have yet to turn. Blissfully happy on her wedding day, Trisha''s new fairy-tale romance soon darkens as her husband, Walter, keeps her at arms length. Between his secrecy, and her mother-in-law''s coldness , Trisha feels a stranger in her own home, and lonelier than ever...Meanwhile a spectre from Martha''s past threatens the happiness she has found with Joshua and Bonnie. When she is called to help in her past love''s hour of need, she must decide whether to risk exposing a secret that could cost her the trust of her daughter...With winter fast approaching, Martha and Trisha take warmth and comfort in the strength of their friendship. But will Martha''s gift of foresight be enough to see them
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Orion Publishing Co Spring Comes to Emmerdale
Book Synopsis''Enthralling. Spring Comes to Emmerdale is beautifully written and researched'' - Lancashire Evening PostA must for fans of ITV''s Emmerdale, and readers who love heartwarming and heartbreaking stories set during wartime. ''Amazing!All the familiar names here, not least, the Dingles!'' - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars World War I wages on, and the families of Emmerdale are trying their best to move on from tragedy, while the effects of war still resonate throughout the village of Beckindale. Though grief and loss permeate, Maggie Sugden, Rose Haywood and the other inhabitants of the village are finding independence, the chance to make their own happiness - and even opening themselves up to find love. Featuring firm fan favourites like the Dingles, The Woolpack Pub and Emmerdale Farm itself, this will be a delight for any Emmerdale fan.''Totally brilliant and gripping - didn''t want it to end'' - Amazon reviewer o
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Orion Publishing Co Nurse Kitty: After the War
It is 1950 and Kitty Longthorne is now a Sister at Manchester's Park Hospital, and as busy as ever. With dizzying numbers of children with polio being admitted to the children's ward, a sharp uptick of major trauma from road accidents and growing political and racial conflict affecting her patients and staff, there's no shortage of drama at the hospital. But Kitty is determined that everyone is treated with respect.Outside of the hospital, Kitty is finally ready to marry her fiancé, Dr James Williams. But with the growing Cold War tensions, Kitty and James come under scrutiny because of two people close to their hearts. With any suspicious activity grounds for treason, their happily ever after is suddenly on shaky ground... will they ever be able to set a date for the wedding?Inspired by the brave nurses and doctors from the first NHS hospital, the Trafford General, which opened after the end of World War II. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife and The Nightingale Girls.
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Orion Publishing Co A Mothers Secret
Book SynopsisKitty Neale is the undisputed queen of gritty Battersea-based family saga
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Orion Publishing Co A Family Secret
Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times Bestselling author.In a time of war, what''s holding them together could tear them all apart...London, 1940. Winnie Berry is at the heart of the community in her pub, The Battersea Tavern. Her door is always open to those in need of a cup of tea and sympathy.Winnie''s abusive husband has left and she finds herself foolishly falling in love with black-market trader, Have-it Harry Hampton. But Harry is married and Winnie soon finds herself tied up in his web of secrets.Meanwhile Winnie''s son is back in London - not to visit his own child, but to charm the latest barmaid at the Battersea Tavern, which will lead to devastating consequences for the family.With bombs dropping all around them, is it too late for Winnie to uncover the secrets of those closest to her in order to protect her true family?
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Orion Publishing Co A Wifes Courage
Book SynopsisLondon, 1944. With bombs raining over London, keeping the Battersea Tavern open is no easy feat for owner Winnie Berry - but the community need the warmth and familiarity of the pub more than ever.After marriage, Maureen Fanning had moved out to Wandsworth with her bad-tempered husband Brancher. But when he loses both his job and their lodgings, the only people who will take them in are her kindly grandparents, Len and Renee. Getting a cleaning job at the Battersea Tavern is the least she can do to pay them back. It would all be fine... if it weren''t for Brancher.Winnie is determined to take timid Maureen under her wing. But when tragedy strikes, it will be up to Maureen to find the strength she didn''t know she possessed...
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Hodder & Stoughton A Time to Rejoice
Book Synopsis''Anna Jacobs'' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around'' - Historical Novels Reviews''Anna Jacobs'' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions'' - Sunday Times''Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!'' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph***************The heartwarming third instalment of the Rivenshaw series from bestselling saga writer Anna Jacobs.After a stray bomb scored a direct hit on his childhood home in Hertfordshire, the only thing that has kept Francis Brady going while he works day and night salvaging what he can from the rubble is the thought that soon he''ll be joining war-time friends Mayne, Daniel and Victor as electrician in their new dream building firm in Lancashire. But things are not going to plan: Mayne isn''t answering any of his letters; Francis'' wife is having a change of heart about moving up north - and herTrade ReviewThis is that rare thing, a pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care about . . . [Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff! - Daily Mail on THE TRADER'S GIFTAnna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around. - Historical Novels Review[Anna Jacobs' books have an] impressive grasp of human emotions. - The Sunday Times
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Pan Macmillan The Buffer Girls
Book SynopsisThe Buffer Girls is an inspiring tale of love, heartache and ambition from bestselling author Margaret Dickinson.It is 1920 in the Derbyshire dales. The Ryan family are adjusting to life now that the war is over. Walter has returned home a broken man and so it falls to his son and daughter, Josh and Emily, to keep the family candle-making business going.The Ryan children grew up with Amy Clark, daughter of the village blacksmith, and Thomas 'Trip' Trippett, whose father owns a cutlery business in Sheffield. Romance blossoms for Josh and Amy while Emily falls in love with Trip, but she is unsure if the feeling is mutual. Martha Ryan is fiercely ambitious for her son and so she uproots her family to Sheffield, but all Josh wants is to continue the family business and marry Amy. As the Ryans do their best to adapt to city life, their friendly neighbour, Lizzie, helps Emily find employment as a Buffer Girl polishing cutlery at a local factory.Trade ReviewWith instantly likeable characters and a thoroughly engrossing story, you'll be gripped from the very first page * Sunday Express *The Queen of Saga * Daily Express *A gripping saga full of heart-rending drama * Yours *Her novels bring to life her love of the Lincolnshire landscape * Lincolnshire Echo *
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Dressmakers Secret
Book Synopsis‘A compelling saga that will hold you fast from the first page to the last. Loved it’ VAL WOOD, author of The Lonely WifePerfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope, The Dressmaker’s Secret is a moving and heartfelt family saga from the talented author of The Shop Girl’s Soldier. Dorset, 1876. When young Beatrice Cullen shows up in the local church with her illegitimate child in her arms, Reverend Michael Redfern takes it upon himself to help her. He finds her daughter, Lily, a home with a kindly couple. But when, at the age of 9, Lily loses her adopted parents, she is forced to live with her awful Aunt Doris and cousin Jez, who treat her no better than a slave. Lily can only seek solace in her dream of one day escaping her aunt and becoming a seamstress. Five years later, now aged fourteen, Lily makes a startling discovery: that her birth fathTrade Review‘A compelling saga that will hold you fast from the first page to the last. Loved it’ -- Val Wood, author of The Lonely Wife'This rollercoaster of a novel draws you in from the first page. Expertly researched and a fabulous storyline with real heart at the centre, the characters are so well-drawn they burst from the page but it's the art of dressmaking that is so beautifully captured here. Alongside the Dorset scenery it makes the perfect backdrop for this emotional, family saga. I devoured this in one sitting and look forward to more from this author. In short a gem of a read' -- Fiona Ford, author of Wartime at Liberty's'The characters in this novel are so believable that I cared deeply about them from the first chapter. A heartfelt, hopeful account of one young woman’s fight to keep her child safe when all the odds are against her. Atmospheric and beautifully written' -- JAN CASEY, author of The Women of Waterloo Bridge'The Dressmaker’s Secret was a delight to read. Dickson’s flowing prose swept me into the story from the very first page, immersing me in her meticulously realised Victorian world. Lily Hayter is a wonderful heroine whose resilience and integrity shine through as she struggles to claim a life of her choosing and find a family. At the heart of the story is a warmth and humanity that makes it a truly uplifting read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was sorry when I reached the end because I wanted to linger in Dickson’s world. I eagerly await more from Karen Dickson' -- Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Rose of Ruby Street
Book SynopsisA heart-warming and nostalgic family saga set in the East End of London, from the bestselling author of A Wartime Christmas and LIZZIE OF LANGLEY STREET. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Rosie Goodwin 'Surely one of the best saga writers of her time' - Rosie ClarkeWHILE THE NATION CELEBRATES, IS HER WHOLE WORLD ABOUT TO FALL APART?June 2nd, 1953. The residents of Ruby Street in London's East End are celebrating the new Queen's coronation. It's a day of joy and a new beginning for a nation still suffering the aftermath of the Blitz. But for Rose Weaver, it's a day that will change her life forever . . . When her husband Eddie is arrested on suspicion of theft, Rose uncovers disturbing truths about the man she married eight years ago, the man she thought she knew so well. As she struggles to provide for herself and two daughters, Rose rea
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W F Howes Ltd Remarkable Creatures
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Little, Brown Book Group Home Front Girls
Book SynopsisThree girls all turn up for work, the day war is declared...Dotty has never known a life outside of the orphanage where she grew up, let alone love. Lucy is the sole carer of her little sister, now that her brother has gone to war. Annabelle has led a life of privilege but everyone has to pinch the pennies at the moment. Adjusting to life on the shop-floor at Coventry''s only department store is hard enough, but then the bombs begin to fall... As the devastating effects of war come to bear on the three women, their bond deepens. One thing''s for certain, the girls are going to need each other.Praise for Rosie Goodwin:''Goodwin excels in writing about relationships, the hardships of life, the ties of family and the joys of love and friendship.'' Lancashire Evening Post''Rosie is a talented storyteller.'' Dee WilliamsTrade ReviewHome Front Girls proves once again Rosie Goodwin's ability to create a dramatic, emotional plot ... a rewarding read. Birmingham Post A first-rate wartime saga of real warmth and charm . a richly engaging tale of friendship, love and loyalty. The Good Book Guide
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Headline Publishing Group Some Sunny Day Lavender Road 2
Book SynopsisIn Helen Carey''s poignant and nostalgic novel SOME SUNNY DAY, it''s 1940, and two young women are growing up in a world full of drama and danger. Perfect reading for fans of Kate Thompson and Donna Douglas.September 1940As Luftwaffe bombs rain from the skies over London, the women of Lavender Road are fighting their own battles.Shy Katy Parsons has always been sheltered by her over-protective parents. The war is her chance to see life from beyond her bedroom window. Enrolling as a nurse was always her dream, but the reality is tougher than she ever imagined. And falling in love isn''t all plain sailing either...Privileged Louise Rutherford secretly hoped the war would bring her some fun and romance. But far it has brought her pain and grief, and now she has a secret... something her strict father must never find out about.London during the Blitz is a dangerous place to live but the Lavender Road residents never stop believing Trade Review'Sparkling storytelling!' * Evening Standard *'Written with a lightness of touch, an emotional integrity and an historical accuracy which has brought her respect from critics and readers alike' -- Louis de Bernières'an extremely well-written and very absorbing tale. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series' * A Goodreads Member *
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Headline Publishing Group The Other Side of the Street Lavender Road 5
Book SynopsisTHE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET is an irresistible, romantic and heart-warming saga of south London''s women during the Second World War. ''A delightful experience... I can thoroughly recommend it'' Ellie DeanIt''s 1944. Londoners are weary of air raids and rationing. But now, with rumours of an invasion of France, the tide of war seems to be turning. In Lavender Road, however, everyone still has challenges to face.Young widow Louise Rutherford longs to make a new life for herself. When a glamorous American officer arrives at her factory to recruit volunteers for a secret project, she senses an opportunity, only to find her efforts hampered by ten-year-old war orphan, George Nelson.Jen Carter''s relationship with theatrical producer Henry Keller hits a hurdle when an old flame reappears. And when V1 retaliation rockets start hitting London, her mother Joyce''s tentative romance is threatened too.Will the war finally wear down the women of LavenderTrade ReviewPraise for previous Helen Carey novels: 'Written with a lightness of touch, an emotional integrity and an historical accuracy which has brought her respect from critics and readers alike' -- Louis de BernièresSparkling storytelling! * Evening Standard *A tale of ordinary people living extraordinary lives * Inside Soap *One of the best books I've read in a long time. I laughed and cried and didn't want it to end -- A Goodreads Member
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Headline Publishing Group The Sisters Secret
Book SynopsisThe moving fifth book in the beloved classic series from ''one of the nation''s favourite saga author'' (Lancashire Post) in the grand tradition of Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.Jennie''s heartwarming and heartrending sagas are richly praised!''Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped... if you enjoy reading books in the style of Catherine Cookson then this one is for you'' Books With Wine and Chocolate''Another superbly woven and character-rich story from a saga author who writes from the heart'' Peterborough Telegraph''Packed full of Jennie''s signature strong heroines, this book will keep you guessing'' MNR JournalCan she hide the truth to protect those she loves?Rowan Sykes is overjoyed when her beloved sister Laurel takes a new job and moves back to Fairley Terrace. Laurel is protectiTrade ReviewBelievable characters, a vivid sense of time and place, thoroughly enjoyable -- Rosie GoodwinFans of Katie Flynn will love this * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Fans of Katie Flynn will love this * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Enthralling... Jennie Felton...writes her stories straight from the heart...evokes time and place with compelling authenticity, and conjures up a feisty heroine and a cast of engaging characters * Lancashire Evening Post *Enthralling . . . Jennie Felton . . . writes her stories straight from the heart . . . evokes time and place with compelling authenticity, and conjures up a feisty heroine and a cast of engaging characters * Lancashire Evening Post *Has everything a family saga should have - happiness, extreme sadness, love, death, births, etc. but above all it was a real page turner... Thank you, Jennie, for writing such a wonderful book * Boon’s Bookcase *If you like the style of Catherine Cookson, Josephine Cox or Katie Flynn then you'll enjoy this * Books With Wine And Chocolate *A great read with a cast of believable characters * People’s Friend *
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Headline Publishing Group Far From Home
Book SynopsisLyn Andrews'' storytelling gift shines through on every page of her Sunday Times bestseller FAR FROM HOME - the perfect read if you enjoy the novels of Kate Thompson and Dilly Court.As daughter of the blacksmith in her tiny Irish village, sixteen-year-old Kitty Doyle knows little of the ways of the world, but she has to grow up fast when her widowed father re-marries and she has no choice but to leave the family home. Luckily there''s work to be found over the water in 1920s Liverpool and soon Kitty has a job in a grocer''s, where she also catches the eye of the owner. With Kitty''s input the business is soon thriving - but tragedy lies ahead, and she must endure many trials and tribulations before she can find true happiness...Trade ReviewPraise for Lyn Andrews: 'An outstanding storyteller' * Woman's Weekly *A vivid portrayal of life * Best *A compelling read * Woman's Own *The Catherine Cookson of Liverpool * Northern Echo *Gutsy...a vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning * Daily Express *
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Headline Publishing Group Across a Summer Sea
Book Synopsis For the sake of her children, a young mother endures a violent marriage - but there is hope of better things to come... Lyn Andrews writes a moving saga in Across a Summer Sea, a tale of a mother''s devotion and taking chances. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Cathy Sharp.Mary McGann''s marriage has always been difficult, thanks to her husband Frank''s drunken, jealous nature. Only because the little money he earns in the docks keeps food in the mouths of their children is Mary prepared to put up with him.When Frank throws them all out on the street, Mary flees to her family in Dublin. There she meets Richard O''Neill, a handsome and gentle man. Despite the attraction between them, Mary''s not looking for love, and when she hears that Frank needs her, she returns to Liverpool, foreseeing a future of yet more hardship.But there are surprises in store. Though tragedy and danger are looming, a brighterTrade ReviewPraise for Lyn Andrews: 'An outstanding storyteller' * Woman's Weekly *A vivid portrayal of life * Best *A compelling read * Woman's Own *Gutsy...a vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning * Daily Express *The Catherine Cookson of Liverpool * Northern Echo *
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Headline Publishing Group A Mothers Sacrifice
Book SynopsisA heartrending standalone saga, filled with romance, tragedy, drama, secrets and triumph in adversity from the author of the Families of Fairley Terrace series.
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Headline Publishing Group Private Lies
Book Synopsis''A wonderful read with evocative descriptions and enough family secrets to create a gripping journey of discovery'' WomanWhat happens when you discover that your glamorous movie star mother could never have given birth to you?Fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Rachel Hore will be gripped by Muna Shehadi''s Private Lies.''Captures your interest straightaway'' 5* reader review''I adored this...so many twists and turns. I recommend this book highly'' 5* reader review..............................................................The three daughters of stunning but unstable movie star Jillian Croft and her famous acting-teacher husband, Daniel Braddock, grew up being treated as special, even after their mother''s tragic death. Years later, their world is overturned when they discover a medical document suggesting Jillian could never have given bi
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Headline Publishing Group The Miners Lass
Book SynopsisReal sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s Hour ''In the world of historical saga writers, there''s a brand new voice'' My Weekly''Heart-warming, emotional and simply wonderful . . . If you think family sagas aren''t for you, you''ve never read Glenda Young''s books - pick one up today and you''ll be converted'' 5 * reader reviewIf you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you''ll LOVE Glenda Young''s ''amazing novels!'' (ITV''s This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)''A super saga with a sparky heroine'' People''s FriendWhat readers are saying about Glenda''s heartwrenching sagas:''Better than a Catherine Cookson'' 5* reader review''Definitely an author not to be missed when it comes to family sagas'' The Book Magnet''Writes superb historical fiction that bring the era alive. Her books are unbTrade ReviewIn the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice * My Weekly *I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters -- Rosie GoodwinWill resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story -- Nancy RevellAll the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut -- Emma HornbyGlenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish -- Jenny HolmesI found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read -- Margaret Kaine
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Hodder & Stoughton Gifts For Our Time
Book SynopsisGermany 1939, and Christa Sommer boards the Kindertransport, unsure that she''ll ever see her beloved mother and father again.Once in England she is taken in by elderly Mrs Pelling, who grows to love Christa as the daughter she never had. But in 1945 Mrs Pelling dies. While her will cannot be found, her money-grabbing niece appears out of the blue to claim her inheritance and turfs Christa out, with only a suitcase to her name. The prejudice against Germans still runs high in England, and Christa is unable to secure a job or a place to stay...Luck comes her way when a lady she saves from being mugged turns out to be Mayne Esher''s friend Daniel''s mother. Taking pity on Christa, they take her to Rivenshaw where they plan to start a new life as part of the Esher building firm.There Christa is welcomed with open arms and she soon develops a love for the place, the people and, Daniel... But Esherwood is not the trouble-free sanctuary she first tTrade ReviewThis is that rare thing, a pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care about . . . [Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff! * Daily Mail on THE TRADER'S GIFT *Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around. * Historical Novels Review *[Anna Jacobs' books have an] impressive grasp of human emotions. * The Sunday Times *Catherine Cookson fans will cheer! * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
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Hodder & Stoughton A Widows Courage
Book SynopsisLancashire 1934. Three years after her husband''s sudden death, Stella comes into some money unexpectedly and decides to make a new start in the country. She settles on Ellin Valley, where she quickly begins to make friends. She falls in love with a cottage in Birch End, but an unscrupulous man wants it too. Will she be able to buy her dream home? Life has changed drastically for local handyman Wilf Pollard as well. When tragedy strikes, Wilf is left as the only support of his two young children. But his friends rally round to help so that he can pull his life together and take up an exciting new job with a well-respected builder. Some of the local council are eager to deal with the squalid conditions of the Backshaw Moss slum, but others will stop at nothing to keep their profitable rents. And Stella''s dream cottage is threatened by their plans to build yet more cheap housing. Can Stella, Wilf and the residents of Birch End pull togetTrade ReviewThis is that rare thing, a pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care about . . . [Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff! * Daily Mail *Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around * Historical Novels Review *[Anna Jacobs' books have an] impressive grasp of human emotions * The Sunday Times *
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Hodder & Stoughton A Womans Promise
Book SynopsisAs the only female cabinet maker in the valley in 1935, Frankie Redfern is unusual. She faces prejudice even from her own mother. But she''s content working for her father, and is unwilling to give up her independence or the work she loves for marriage. When her husband falls gravely ill, Frankie''s mother takes over, causing serious trouble for her daughter. And her cousin, an unscrupulous local builder, starts to help her for his own reasons.Jericho Harte has never met a woman he wanted to marry until he bumps into Frankie on the moors. When she comes to him the next day with an extraordinary suggestion, it seems a marriage of convenience might suit them both. Or could their relationship become more than that?But Frankie''s problems worsen as her father goes missing from hospital. Is there more to his illness than met the eye?Can Frankie and Jericho help uncover the truth and put an end to the danger she''s in before it''s too late?ReaTrade ReviewThis is that rare thing, a pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care about . . . [Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff! * Daily Mail *Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around * Historical Novels Review *[Anna Jacobs' books have an] impressive grasp of human emotions * The Sunday Times *
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Amazon Publishing In Farleigh Field: A Novel of World War II
Book Synopsis"Instantly absorbing, suspenseful, romantic, and stylish—like binge-watching a great British drama on Masterpiece Theater." —Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author Winner of the Left Coast Crime Award winner for Best Historical Mystery Novel and the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel. World War II comes to Farleigh Place, the ancestral home of Lord Westerham and his five daughters, when a soldier with a failed parachute falls to his death on the estate. After his uniform and possessions raise suspicions, MI5 operative and family friend Ben Cresswell is covertly tasked with determining if the man is a German spy. The assignment also offers Ben the chance to be near Lord Westerham's middle daughter, Pamela, whom he furtively loves. But Pamela has her own secret: she has taken a job at Bletchley Park, the British code-breaking facility. As Ben follows a trail of spies and traitors, which may include another member of Pamela's family, he discovers that some within the realm have an appalling, history-altering agenda. Can he, with Pamela's help, stop them before England falls? Inspired by the events and people of World War II, writer Rhys Bowen crafts a sweeping and riveting saga of class, family, love, and betrayal.Trade Review"…well-crafted, thoroughly entertaining thriller…a game of spy versus spy, and with every twist and turn, the reader is unsure whom to trust." —Publishers Weekly "The skills Bowen brings to her several mystery series, including Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness, inform the plotting in this character-rich tale, which will be welcomed by her fans as well as by readers who enjoy fiction about the British home front." —Booklist "In what could easily become a PBS show of its own, Bowen's novel winningly details a World War II spy game. It features an English aristocrat's daughter who works at London's top-secret home of code breakers, Bletchley Park, and a number of others with high-stakes plots and plans." —Library Journal "Suspenseful and thrilling, with some espionage too, this novel will keep readers deeply involved until the end." —Portland Book Review "In Farleigh Field delivers the same entertainment mixed with intellectual intrigue and realistic setting for which Bowen has earned awards and loyal fans." —New York Journal of Books "Well-plotted and thoroughly entertaining…With characters who are so fully fleshed out, you can imagine meeting them on the street…" —Historical Novel Society "This story of war, love, and mystery is extremely suspenseful... both realistic and believable. Through the character's eyes, readers will be drawn into the era and begin to understand the sacrifices and hardships placed on English society." —Crimespree Magazine "A thrill a minute…highly recommend." —Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick "Riveting…" —Military Press "Instantly absorbing, suspenseful, romantic and stylish - like binge-watching a great British drama on Masterpiece Theater." —Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author "In Farleigh Field is brilliant. The plotting is razor sharp and ingenious, the setting in World War Two Britain is so tangible it's eerie. The depth and breadth of character is astonishing. They're likeable and repulsive and warm and stand-offish. And oh, so human. And so relatable. All this would be enough to propel In Farleigh Field to the top of your favourites list, but what truly distinguishes this book, indeed all her books, is the quality of writing. Rhys Bowen is one of the very best fiction writers of the day. With a deep understanding of the wounded human heart, and an uncanny ability to capture the quiet emotions and the grand scale of war, she rises above her contemporaries. This is magnificently written and a must read." —Louise Penny, New York Times bestselling author "Irresistible, charming and heartbreakingly authentic. Rhys Bowen's knowing voice transports Downton fans into a unputdownable family saga…a compelling journey through history, loss, honor and love. When war gets personal, every heart is in peril." —Hank Phillippi Ryan, author of Say No More
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Amazon Publishing While the World Is Still Asleep
Book SynopsisThe first in a new series from Petra Durst-Benning, the bestselling author of The Glassblower series. An inspiring historical tale of one woman risking it all for her dreams set in 1890s Berlin. After the tragic death of her little brother, Josephine travels to the Black Forest to heal. There she discovers a feeling of freedom astride a brand-new invention: the bicycle. The very idea of a woman on a bicycle is beyond taboo—it is indecent and even illegal—but Josephine will not be deterred. Back home, Josephine rides under cover of night, while the world is still asleep so as not to provoke a scandal. But Berlin’s streets are dangerous and the winds of change are blowing. Can Josephine’s fighting heart help her overcome the obstacles in her path? Will the passion she feels for this new adventure lead her toward true love?
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Pan Macmillan Beneath a Frosty Moon
Book SynopsisFrom the top-ten bestselling author of Snowflakes in the Wind comes a heart-breaking saga set in WWII Britain.In Rita Bradshaw's Beneath a Frosty Moon, it’s 1940 and Britain is at war with Germany. For Cora Stubbs and her younger siblings this means being evacuated to the safety of the English countryside. But little does Cora know that Hitler’s bombs are nothing compared to the danger she will face in her new home, and she is forced to grow up fast.However, Cora is a fighter and she strives to carve out a new life for herself and her siblings. Time passes, and in the midst of grief and loss she falls in love, but what other tragedies lie around the corner? As womanhood beckons, can Cora ever escape her troubled past and the lost love who continues to haunt her dreams and cast shadows over her days?Trade ReviewPraise for A Winter Love Song: A tale charmingly told * The Lady *Raw passion and power on every page * Northern Echo *A moving and gripping tale of love, loss and survival from one of the nation’s favourite saga queens * Lancashire Evening Post *Gritty and touching * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *
£17.00
Pan Macmillan The Silversmith's Daughter
Book SynopsisCourage, passion, ambition and tragedy under the storm clouds of war from the top ten bestselling author. It is 1915 and Daisy Tallis, headstrong, impassioned and a talented young silversmith, is desperate to make her parents proud. The family business is at the very heart of Birmingham’s jewellery quarter community.Daisy, having studied at the city’s celebrated School of Jewellery and Silversmithing, is now skilled enough to be a teacher. It is at the school that she meets her father’s notorious rival, James Carson. Although he’s a married man, Daisy finds herself dangerously drawn to his flattery.As war tightens its grip on the country, the jewellery quarter is thrown into turmoil as the men are forced to decide who will enlist. When tragedy strikes, can Daisy and her mother find what it takes to hold both the business and the family together?‘Full of drama, love and compassion’ Take a Break‘A tale of passion and empathy that will keep you hooked’ Woman’s OwnTrade ReviewThis heart-warming story is a gripping read, full of drama, love and compassion (Soldier Girl) * Take a Break *This epic saga will have you gripped from start to finish (Chocolate Girls) * Birmingham Evening Mail *An exceptional first novel (Birmingham Rose) * Chronicle *Just the right mix of mystery and nostalgia (Birmingham Friends) * Parents' Magazine *A tale of passion and empathy which will keep you hooked (Birmingham Blitz) * Woman's Own *
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Pan Macmillan Christmas at Woolworths: The Perfect Festive
Book SynopsisFollowing on from her bestselling historical fiction The Woolworths Girls, Christmas at Woolworths is the heartfelt second book in Elaine Everest's Woolworths series.Even though there was a war on, the Woolworths girls brought Christmas cheer to their customers.Best friends Sarah, Maisie and Freda are brought together by their jobs at Woolworths. With their loved ones away on the front line, their bonds of friendship strengthen each day. Betty Billington is the manager at Woolworths, and a rock for the girls, having given up on love . . . Until a mysterious stranger turns up one day – could he reignite a spark in Betty?As the year draws to a close, and Christmas approaches, the girls must rely on each other to navigate the dark days that lie ahead . . .With so much change, can their friendship survive the war?Trade ReviewExpect trouble and strife . . . and a big Christmas helping of love and goodwill as we join the girls for a seasonal visit to our favourite Woolworths store * Lancashire Evening Post *A real Christmas treat * Choice *Fabulous ... heartwarming * Take a Break *A warm, tender tale of friendship and love . . . sweet as a Woolies Pick 'n' Mix -- Milly Johnson (The Woolworths Girls)Heartwarming . . . a must-read -- Woman's Own (The Woolworths Girls)A lovely read -- Bella (The Woolworths Girls)Elaine brings the heyday of the iconic high-street giant to life in her charming novel -- S Magazine (The Woolworths Girls)
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Pan Macmillan The Storm Child
Book SynopsisFrom the top-ten bestselling author of One Snowy Night, Rita Bradshaw, comes The Storm Child, a sweeping family saga set during the run up to WW2 in the north-east of England.It’s mid-winter, and in the throes of a fierce blizzard Elsie Redfern and her husband discover an unknown girl in their hay barn about to give birth. After the young mother dies, Elsie takes the infant in and raises her as her own daughter, her precious storm child.Gina grows into a beautiful little girl, but her safe haven turns out to be anything but. Torn away from her home and family, the child finds herself in a nightmare from which there’s no waking, but despite her misery and bewilderment, Gina’s determined to survive.Years pass. With womanhood comes the Second World War, along with more heartbreak, grief and betrayal. Then, a new but dangerous love beckons; can Gina ever escape the dark legacy of the storm child?Trade ReviewGritty and touching * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *Raw passion and power on every page * Northern Echo *
£7.99
Austin Macauley Publishers Champions of Circumstance
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Pan Macmillan Secrets at Bletchley Park
Book SynopsisIn Secrets at Bletchley Park by Margaret Dickinson, two young women from very different backgrounds meet in the Second World War and are plunged into a life where security and discretion are paramount. But both have secrets of their own to hide . . .In 1929, life for ten-year-old Mattie Price, born and raised in the back streets of Sheffield, is tough. But Mattie’s neighbours and teachers recognize that the girl is clever beyond her years and they are determined that she shall have the opportunity in life she deserves.Victoria Hamilton, living in the opulence of London’s Kensington, has all the material possessions that a young girl could want. But Victoria's mother lives her life in the social whirl of upper-class society, leaving Victoria in the care of her governess and the servants. At eleven years old, Victoria is sent to boarding school where, for the first time in her young life, she is able to make friends of her own age.Mattie and Victoria are both set on a path that will bring them together at Bletchley Park in May 1940. Together they will face the rest of the war keeping the nation’s secrets and helping to win the fight. But keeping secrets is second nature to both of them . . .Trade ReviewQueen of Saga * Daily Express *Another page-turner with warm characters and an enthralling plot -- My Weekly on Daughters of CourageWith instantly likeable characters and a thoroughly engrossing story, you’ll be gripped from the very first page -- Sunday Express on The Buffer GirlsA gripping saga full of heart-rending drama -- Yours on The Clippie Girls
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Pan Macmillan A Child of the Dales
Book SynopsisSet deep in the Yorkshire Dales, Diane Allen’s A Child of the Dales is a sweeping novel of family, deceit, separation and love.Abandoned as a baby on the steps of a remote inn, Ruby Blake has been raised by the innkeeper’s wife, Martha Metcalfe, unknowing of the family searching for her. One wild stormy night, Ruby is reunited with her long-lost father, who wants to whisk her away to Banksgill Farm for a happy life with her true family. Feeling betrayed by Martha, Ruby follows her father for the chance of a new life.However, for her Romani heritage, Ruby is quickly outcast from her real family by everyone – everyone except the charming stable hand, Tom Adams.Struck with loneliness in a village of people who find ways to make her miserable, she seeks friendship and love in Tom. As their relationship blossoms, Ruby is faced with the temptations of a handsome local miner and, when rumours begin to spread, Ruby feels more lost and confused than ever.With his long-lost daughter now safely under his wing, Reuben Blake is still desperately searching for Ruby’s mother, and vows he will not rest until he finds his true love. With Rueben’s mission leading him to the darkest corners of Brough Hill, his search shows only signs of heartbreak and despair.As neither father or daughter feel quite whole, will either finally find where they truly belong?
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Pan Macmillan Secrets of the Chocolate Girls
Book SynopsisFrom Annie Murray, the bestselling author of The Bells of Bournville Green, comes Secrets of the Chocolate Girls, another gritty family saga about love, war and chocolate . . . September 1940, Birmingham.While her husband and daughter work at the Cadbury's Bournville factory, Ann Gilby has her hands full at home with her other daughter, Sheila, newly returned home with baby Elaine. With Sheila's husband away doing his bit in the RAF, Ann knows she should be grateful to have all her children safe under one roof. But she can't help but fear for their uncertain future as bombs fall ever closer to her Birmingham home. Part of her yearns for the carefree days of her youth when she also worked the line at Cadburys, filling trays of chocolate shells.But mostly Ann tries not to think of the past at all since that would mean she would have to confront her oldest secret, one she's kept since the last war and the one that could easily rip her family apart . . .Trade ReviewThis heart-warming story is a gripping read, full of drama, love and compassion * Take a Break on Soldier Girl *This epic saga will have you gripped from start to finish * Birmingham Evening Mail on Chocolate Girls *A tale of passion and empathy which will keep you hooked * Woman's Own on Birmingham Blitz *
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Pan Macmillan The Woolworths Girl's Promise
Book SynopsisThe Woolworth Girl’s Promise is the heart warming eighth novel in Elaine Everest’s bestselling Woolworths series that follows the turbulent life of a much-loved Woolworth girl.After losing her beloved fiancé at Ypres in 1917, seventeen-year-old Elizabeth Billington faces a lonely future estranged from her upper-class parents due to her association with Charlie Sayers and his working-class family. No longer able to live under her parent’s roof she is taken in by Charlie’s father, escaping the suffocating demands of her parents.Betty soon learns all too well about the realities of life after an accident at the Woolwich Arsenal munitions works. Spotting an advertisement for a nearby job at Woolworths, Betty starts on a new and thrilling journey starting at the bottom of the employment ladder in the well-known store.Her work journey leads her to Ramsgate in Kent to work in a newly built store and with it the chance of marriage, but can she ever forget Charlie and the promise she made to him . . . ?Read this exciting early chapter in the life of well-known Betty Billington and follow her journey before she arrives at the Erith store and meets fellow Woolworths Girls in 1938 as war is again on the horizon . . .'Another uplifting read from the master stpryteller.' - Lancaster PostTrade ReviewWonderfully nostalgic Woolies series . . . With its enchanting mix of drama, romance, friendship and family, and lots of twists and turns to enjoy along the way, this is an enthralling account of the early life of one of Everest’s best-loved Woolworths girls and another uplifting read from a master storyteller. * Lancaster Post *A warm, tender tale of friendship and love . . . sweet as a Woolies pick’n’mix -- Milly Johnson on The Woolworth GirlsA heart-warming story about finding strength in the hardest of times * Woman’s Own *
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Cornerstone The Winter Rose: The heartwarming festive novel
Book SynopsisThe heatwarming festive follow-up to The Rose Queen, from beloved Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Flynn._____________________________________________Liverpool, 1941: After German bombs shatter the life Cadi has built for herself in Liverpool, she is more determined than ever to sign up and do her bit. Joining the WAAF also means she is closer to her beau - until Jez is sent thousands of miles from home.While Jez is in Africa, someone from the past starts spreading vicious rumours that could threaten their relationship, and Cadi finds herself torn between keeping secrets and telling the truth to protect those she holds dear.Cadi has always believed that their love can weather any storm but as the snow sweeps in, she faces an impossible choice. Will her decision leave her broken-hearted or will Cadi and Jez be reunited in time for Christmas?_____________________________________________'A story of heartbreak and love, this book will keep you enthralled from start to finish' Northern Echo_________________________________________WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN...'Her characters are like old friends''Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy''Heartwarming romance''Hard to put down'
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Transworld Publishers Ltd No Man's Island: A beautifully uplifting and
Book SynopsisA magical and emotionally powerful novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Susan Sallis, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy, Fiona Valpy and Rosamunde Pilcher.READERS ARE LOVING NO MAN'S ISLAND, THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!"This is my first Susan Sallis book and it certainly won't be my last." - 5 STARS"Couldn't put it down." - 5 STARS"I loved the way the story had a twist at the end. Great book." - 5 STARS*********************ON A WILD AND WINDSWEPT ISLAND, THE SECRETS OF THE PAST UNRAVEL...When she hears the news of the death of her ex-husband, Binnie feels like her tranquil life in the West Country is over.To her surprise, she discovers that he has left her the island in the beautiful archipelago off the coast of Cornwall and the dilapidated house where he spent his childhood, and Binnie has to take her family to the island - revisiting it for the first time in years - and work out what to do.As she becomes involved in the life of the island, and its inhabitants, she has to embark upon a whole new life and discovers many things about her husband - and her own past - that will change everything forever...
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Hodder & Stoughton A Valley Dream: Book 1 in the uplifting new
Book SynopsisThe new heartwrenching story from the Queen of the Rural Saga, million-copy bestseller Anna JacobsCan she find happiness in her new home? 1935. At thirty-six, Bella Porter is dependent on her abusive cousin, acting as an unpaid servant. When a kind relative leaves her a house in the village of Backshaw Moss, Thomas tries to take it from her, but she defies him and grasps this chance of a new start in Lancashire.It is not going to be easy, though. The house is on the edge of a slum and in a state of disrepair, let out as flats. As kind people help her find her feet, however, her confidence grows and when she meets struggling, widowed father-of-three Ryan, she begins to hope she may find the happy family she's always dreamed of.She's offered partial help with her renovations by the local council who are planning to clear up the slums, but other landlords will do anything to avoid costly improvements and protect their profits. And when Thomas follows her, still after the inheritance, not only is Bella's newfound happiness threatened but also her life. Can her new friends help her rid herself of her tormenter once and for all and finally achieve her valley dream?Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Kitty NealeReaders love Anna Jacobs' Birch End Series!'Amazing' - 5 STARS'Thank you, Anna, for the pleasure you give in all your books' - 5 STARS'Another brilliant, hard-to-put-down book' - 5 STARS'Can't wait for the next instalment' - 5 STARS'A real page turner, I can't wait to read the next one' - 5 STARS'Another triumph for Anna Jacobs' - 5 STARS'BRILLIANT READ' - 5 STARSTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR ANNA JACOBS:This is that rare thing, a pacy page-turner with a ripping plot and characters you care about . . . [Anna Jacobs is] especially big on resourceful, admirable women. Great stuff! * Daily Mail *Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around * Historical Novels Review *[Anna Jacobs' books have an] impressive grasp of human emotions * The Sunday Times *
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Quercus Publishing A Miner's Daughter
Book SynopsisWhen Rosalind West leaves her native Durham for a job in London with the Doxbridge Motor Company she is determined to escape her background and build a new life. London is excitingly different and tantalisingly glamorous - especially when she meets the handsome and aristocratic Freddie Harrington, a rally driver, and the son of a once-wealthy Northumberland landowner. Against her friends' better judgement Freddie and Rosalind begin a relationship. But Freddie's family have plans for him which do not include marrying a Durham miner's daughter. Turning to a close companion for consolation, Rosalind suddenly finds herself torn between two men, both of strong passions, and fierce ambition.Note: this book was previously published under the title Home to the High Fells.Praise for Elizabeth Gill'Original and evocative - a born storyteller' Trisha Ashley 'A wonderful book, full of passion, pain, sweetness, twists and turns. I couldn't put it down' Sheila Newberry 'Elizabeth Gill writes with a masterful grasp of conflicts and passions' Leah Fleming 'An enthralling and satisfying novel that will leave you wanting more' Catherine King'If you love Catherine Cookson then you will love Elizabeth Gill' Northern EchoTrade ReviewOriginal and evocative - a born storyteller * Trisha Ashley *A wonderful book, full of passion, pain, sweetness, twists and turns. I couldn't put it down * Sheila Newberry *Elizabeth Gill writes with a masterful grasp of conflicts and passions * Leah Fleming *An enthralling and satisfying novel that will leave you wanting more * Catherine King *If you love Catherine Cookson then you will love Elizabeth Gill * Northern Echo *Original and evocative - a born storyteller * Trisha Ashley *Elizabeth Gill writes with a masterful grasp of conflicts and passions hidden among men and women of the wild North Country * Leah Fleming *
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Quercus Publishing A Home of Her Own
Book SynopsisFrom the author of A Daughter''s Wish comes a gritty tale of one woman''s determination to find a home to call her own, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs and Ellie Dean.Abandoned by her father as a baby, Lorna Robson spends her days working long hours in her aunt''s hat shop in County Durham.When she unexpectedly inherits a property in the city from the grandfather she never knew, her aunt is furious at her for leaving and tells Lorna never to return.Arriving at Snow Hall, Lorna can''t help but fall in love with the dilapidated old house she''s been given. But with her grandfather''s disreputable family prepared to do anything to take it from her, will Lorna be able to keep Snow Hall and turn this house into a home?Readers love Elizabeth Gill''Everything you want from a novel . . . A damn good read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Elizabeth Gill has the ability to bring her characters to life'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''I loved this book and couldn''t put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review''Well written and researched as per usual'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
£18.70
Amazon Publishing On Far Malayan Shores
Book SynopsisHamburg, 1898. As Ella nurses her beloved adoptive father on his deathbed, he uses the last of his strength to scribble down a name: ‘Richard F’. Convinced this man must hold the key to her unknown origins, Ella hunts for more clues, uncovering years of unexplained monthly payments from the British colony of Malaya. With no other leads and nothing left in Hamburg, she sets sail for the Far East in search of the truth. The trail leads her to a rubber plantation owned by the Foster family—could they have something to do with the mysterious Mr F? But before she can find proof of her heritage, Ella is caught up in tensions between colonial forces and the Malayan resistance—in more ways than one. With a high-ranking official vying for her attention, how can she admit to anyone, let alone herself, that she’s fallen for a local rebel? As her head and heart struggle with the secrets that lie in her past and her present, Ella must ask herself what price she is willing to pay for the truth—and for freedom.
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Black Rose Writing Cannibal Club
Book SynopsisArmed with extraordinary medical talent and a winning smile, newly trained surgeon, Chase Callaway, enters the world of private practice in Los Angeles, only to be greeted by a wall of stunning peer rejection. A charge of malpractice is levied a mere three days into his career, followed by professional attacks intended to ruin, effectively ending his surgical practice after only one month. Battling back to respectability takes many years, but even then, dark clouds linger. Significant mental injuries still fester, reinforcing his growing fear and belief in a multi-generational family curse, eventually prompting a return to academic medicine at his alma mater, Far West Texas University. Under the direction of his former mentor, he is given the charge to develop a multidisciplinary breast center, a new concept in the late 1980s, in the midst of a controversial revolution in breast cancer management. Energized by his abiding belief that the California experience served a Providential purpose to strip away personal gain in favor of group excellence, Dr. Callaway''s indomitable spirit meets head-on with unrelenting tribulation.
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Turner Publishing Company The Hive
Book Synopsis2021 Indie Best Contest Winner2021 Finalist for American Book Fest’s for Best Book AwardA 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Winner for Best Cover DesignA 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist for Best Second NovelRural Missouri, a hot summer day on the Mississippi River during the Great Recession. The four Fehler sisters want to be more than “bug girls” in their family’s fourth-generation pest control business, but their path is fixed. When the patriarch suddenly dies, and his succession goes according to plan but not expectation, they each must plot a course for themselves in uncertain and changing times. Through it all, their mother, Grace, weighs her own choices, and whether her passion to save her family as a doomsday prepper also includes blowing up her world with a forbidden romance. In their small town and around the dinner table, the Fehlers embody Midwestern resilience as they come together to save the company’s finances and the family’s future, and work to preserve what they have by evolving as a hive. Once again, Flood author Melissa Scholes Young has readers buzzing with the story of an unforgettable family, grieving, and rising again.Trade Review"You’ll buzz through The Hive, Melissa Scholes Young’s vibrant second novel about a close family and their closely held secrets . . . A loving portrait of a family that closes ranks even as it opens its heart." —Mary Kay Zuravleff, author of Man Alive!"I love books about sisters, and I love The Hive, which has all the eccentricity and yearning of some of my favorite sister stories, like We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson and Sisters by a River by Barbara Comyns. From the very first chapter, The Hive is a deft, delightfully weird, and often comical family saga." —Timothy Schaffert, author of The Perfume Thief“The Hive [is] the kind of authentic and deeply felt novel that could only be crafted from personal experience . . . Melissa Scholes Young gracefully and compassionately captures the moving story of four young women seeking out their own independence while drawn, inexorably, back, and back again, into the family business.” —Dean Bakopoulos, author of Summerlong“I love when an author takes me someplace I’ve never been. Much like an epic Jane Smiley novel, Melissa Scholes Young transports us to rural America, inside a family-owned pest control business and four sisters’ struggle to keep it afloat in a changing political landscape. The Hive is a moving and completely immersive reading experience.” —Marcy Dermansky, author of Very Nice"The Hive by Melissa Scholes Young is real and raw and will pin you back in your seat. It’s a powerful portrait of a family coming to terms with a changing world that some are ready for, and others are not. The Fahler family is beautifully rendered in their messy complexity―flawed, tragic, and hopeful, all at once. I loved it." —Alex George, author of The Paris Hours, owner of Skylark Bookshop"The Hive has so many things that readers look for in a novel—great characters and musings on family dynamics, feminism, and grief. The sisters will stay with you long after you make the journey with them to break free, take adventures, accept risks, make choices, have hope. Kudos to Melissa Scholes Young. The Hive is the family saga I have been waiting for." —Pamela Klinger-Horn, Valley Bookseller“Filled with the messiness of family emotions and presumptions, along with the age-old question of 'Who do I want to be, and how do I fit in?' this sweet and delightfully quirky novel will draw you in and not let go.” —Betsy Von Kerens, The Bookworm Omaha"The Hive is a rich and complex family narrative . . . Imperfect, real, and true-to-life characters are presented in a page-turning story line that book clubs will devour!" —Mary Webber O'Malley, Skylark Bookshop"I know a book is good when I wake up at 4 a.m. on a Sunday and pick up where I left off . . . a front row seat to the challenges women face in a small town in Midwest America." —Shelf Unbound"Readers won’t easily forget the voices of the Fehler women." —Portland Book Review“The Hive puts a finger on what American media has been chasing since the Tea Party formed and through Donald Trump’s term as president: small-town Midwest Americans’ motivations . . . What carries The Hive more than the themes and the characters is the gorgeousness of the prose. Scholes Young invites us into the Fehler family dynamic and the fascination of white Midwestern lifestyles with potent language." —Mom Egg Review"A captivating story . . . The Hive is a novel worth reading." —Washington Independent Review of Books"How about a nice, new family drama with more than its share of comic spirit, marked by its Midwestern flavor? The Hive by Melissa Scholes Young." —Chicago Tribune"The Hive is a memorable saga of sisterhood, life-testing challenges, and ties that bind, highly recommended." —Midwest Book Review "An honest and stunningly beautiful portrait of life in rural America that readers from all walks of life will appreciate." —Travis Naughton, Boone County Journal "A book with a heart that grows bigger than its central metaphor . . . It’s the love that Scholes Young instills in The Hive that makes this book such a memorable, complex, and layered study of a family whose hearts have grown beyond the various institutions that underpin their values." —Megan Cummins, The Rumpus "[Melissa] Scholes Young artfully paints vibrant pictures of the Fehler women . . . and highlights their trials and triumphs while navigating life in rural Missouri." —Corinne Ahrens, Ms. magazine “Melissa Scholes Young defines what it truly means to be a family . . . A moving portrait . . . With five distinct voices, the Fehler womens’ stories are guaranteed to connect with readers and remind them of the importance of family as the Fehler’s learn that each day is not guaranteed. The Hive centers on the feeling we all crave: a sense of belonging.” —Sundress Reads “Grace Fehler is so authentic one wouldn’t be surprised to meet her at a Walmart store in her hometown of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, or at a camp where survivalists learn to prepare for the end of the world . . . Scholes Young writes that story by peeling away the mask of motherhood layer by layer, ultimately exposing what Maushart describes as ‘a countenance of infinite expressiveness.’ Through the lens of Grace’s experience, Scholes Young gifts readers with a mother figure who ‘womans up’ in the best conceivable way.” —Teresa Burns Murphy, Literary Mama “This compelling family drama by a local author explores family and identity in moving, gorgeous prose.” —Hannah Grieco, Washingtonian “The narratives are woven masterfully against the backdrop of the election of President Barack Obama—an election about which the family members have differing opinions. Despite their differences, the Fehler women are resilient and resourceful in this story of sisters and survival.” —Jen Roberts, St. Louis Magazine
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Allen & Unwin After the Fall
Book SynopsisIn the quiet of a New Zealand winter's night, a rescue helicopter is sent to airlift a five-year-old boy with severe internal injuries. He's fallen from the upstairs veranda of an isolated farmhouse, and his condition is critical. At first, Finn's fall looks like a horrible accident; after all, he's prone to sleepwalking. Only his frantic mother, Martha McNamara, knows how it happened. And she isn't telling. Not yet. Maybe not ever. Tragedy isn't what the McNamara family expected when they moved to New Zealand. For Martha, it was an escape. For her artist husband Kit, it was a dream. For their small twin boys, it was an adventure. For sixteen-year-old Sacha, it was the start of a nightmare.They end up on the isolated east coast of the North Island, seemingly in the middle of a New Zealand tourism campaign. But their peaceful idyll is soon shattered as the choices Sacha makes lead the family down a path which threatens to destroy them all.Martha finds herself facing a series of impossible decisions, each with devastating consequences for her family.Trade ReviewOriginal, wonderfully written and utterly gripping, this is a corker of a tale. * The Sun *After The Fall is a gripping tale that would appeal to fans of Jodi Picoult and Joanna Trollope... A page turning book to while away a winter's evening. * Red Online *Jodi Picoult had better look over her shoulder - she's got a new contender by the name of Charity Norman. * Sydney Morning Herald *A gripping story, which touches on the fragility of trust, the strength of love and, of course, second chances. This is Norman's second novel. Her style is emerging as reminiscent of bestselling author Jodi Picoult. * Sunday Canberra Times *Will appeal to devotees of Joanna Trollope and Jodi Picoult... [Norman] is hot on their heels. * Daily Mail on Freeing Grace *Easy to read, hard to put down, it'll move you to tears. * Easy Living on Freeing Grace *
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