Family saga / generational saga fiction
Hodder & Stoughton Golden Dreams: Book 2 in the gripping new Jubilee
Book SynopsisThe second book in the gripping and heartwarming new Jubilee Lake series, from multi-million-copy bestselling author Anna JacobsLancashire, 1895. Lillian Hesketh has taken a new name, and a brave step towards a happier life. Suddenly widowed after an unhappy marriage, and pursued by her unscrupulous in-laws, Lillian finds a fresh start in the beautiful Ollindale valley. Thanks to the kindness of her new neighbours, Walter Crossley and his family, she finally has a home to call her own - but the threat of discovery by her husband's family still casts a shadow over her new life.Meanwhile, Edward Ollerton has returned to the valley to rebuild his ancestral home. Hoping to one day to marry and start a family, Edward finds himself drawn to the shy, attractive widow - but not everyone is happy to see him reclaim his estate . . .Will their dreams fade to dust, or can a golden future blossom on the shores of Jubilee Lake?Readers love Anna Jacobs! '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 STARSBook 1 in the Jubilee Lake Saga, SILVER WISHES, is out now in hardback, eBook and audio ***Have you discovered all of Anna Jacobs' wonderful series? For a story of romance, drama and family ties on Daisy Street, try the BACKSHAW MOSS series:A VALLEY DREAMA VALLEY SECRETA VALLEY WEDDINGFor a heartwarming and emotional saga set in a Lancashire valley, try the BIRCH END series:A DAUGHTER'S JOURNEYA WIDOW'S COURAGEA WOMAN'S PROMISE
£16.50
Random House USA Inc Lucy by the Sea
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER ? From the Pulitzer Prize?winning author ofMy Name is Lucy BartonandOlive Kitteridgecomes a?poised and moving? (Vogue) novel about a divorced couple stuck together during lockdown?and the love, loss, despair, and hope that animate us even as the world seems to be falling apart.?Strout?sunderstanding of the human condition is capacious.??NPRA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, Oprah Daily, Entertainment Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, Time, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, PopSugar, She ReadsWith her trademark spare, crystalline prose?a voice infused with ?intimate, fragile, desperate humanness? (The Washington Post)?Elizabeth Strout turns her exquisitely tuned eye to the inner workings of the human heart, following the indomitable heroine of My Name Is Lucy Barton through the early days of the pandemic.As a panicked world goes into lockdown, Lucy Barton is uprooted from her life in Manhattan and bundled away to a small town in Maine by her ex-husband and on-again, off-again friend, William. For the next several months, it?s just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the moody, swirling sea.Rich with empathy and emotion, Lucy by the Sea vividly captures the fear and struggles that come with isolation, as well as the hope, peace, and possibilities that those long, quiet days can inspire. At the heart of this story are the deep human connections that unite us even when we?re apart?the pain of a beloved daughter?s suffering, the emptiness that comes from the death of a loved one, the promise of a new friendship, and the comfort of an old, enduring love.Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize
£999.99
Allison & Busby Kirstys Vineyard
Book SynopsisAnna Jacobs was born in Lancashire at the beginning of the Second World War. She has lived in different parts of England as well as Australia and has enjoyed setting her modern and historical novels in both countries. She is addicted to telling stories and recently celebrated the publication of her one hundredth novel, as well as sixty years of marriage. Anna has sold over four million copies of her books to date.
£8.09
Transworld Publishers Ltd The Cobblers Daughter
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewQueen of raw family romances * Telegraph *Humour, toughness, resolution and generosity are Cookson virtues . . . In the specialised world of women's popular fiction, Cookson has created her own territory * Helen Dunmore, The Times *Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals * Mail on Sunday *
£9.49
Open Road Media Kur of Gor
Book Synopsis An alien race bent on conquering Counter Earth has Tarl Cabot in its sights. The Kur race once had a planet of its own, but somehow it was rendered unviable, either destroyed or desolate, apparently by the Kurs’ own hands. So they searched for a new home and found not one but two suitable planets—planets they set their minds to conquering. But these planets, Earth and its sister planet Gor, the Counter Earth, were not undefended. The Kur attempted their conquest four times, only to be beaten back by the mysterious Priest-Kings, rulers of Gor. As the Kurii lurk deep within an asteroid belt, awaiting the chance to seize their prize, their attention is drawn to a human, Tarl Cabot. Tarl was once an agent of Priest-Kings but is now their prisoner, held captive in a secret prison facility. But what is their interest in Tarl Cabot? Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire
£25.16
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Benediction Classics The Forsyte Saga (Complete)
£36.37
Random House USA Inc Weather
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved author of the nationwide best seller Dept. of Speculation comes a “darkly funny and urgent” (NPR) tour de force about a family, and a nation, in crisis. Lizzie works in the library of a university where she was once a promising graduate student. Her side hustle is answering the letters that come in to Hell and High Water, the doom-laden podcast hosted by her former mentor. At first it suits her, this chance to practice her other calling as an unofficial shrink—she has always played this role to her divorced mother and brother recovering from addiction—but soon Lizzie finds herself struggling to strike the obligatory note of hope in her responses. The reassuring rhythms of her life as a wife and mother begin to falter as her obsession with disaster psychology and people preparing for the end of the world grows. A marvelous feat of compression, a mix of great feeling and wry humor,
£10.80
Gallery / Saga Press The Veiled Throne
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Boldwood Books Ltd Rainy Days for the Harpers Girls: A heartbreaking historical saga from bestseller Rosie Clarke
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Harpers Emporium and The Mulberry Lane Series.1914 Oxford Street, London - There are hard times ahead for the Harpers Girls...It is two years since Harpers Emporium opened its doors and life is good for Sally and Ben Harper as they look forward to the arrival of their first child.Beth Burrows is settling into married life with Jack and is gradually recovering from her miscarriage and Aunt’s tragic death.Harpers welcomes some new faces and they all become part of the daily life at the busy store. However, whilst the sun is shining on the streets of London, dark clouds gather over Europe as war looms threatening rainy days for the girls…A heart-warming saga following the lives, loves and losses of the Harpers Girls. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes and Dilly Court.What readers are saying about Rainy Days For The Harpers Girls: 'Oh how FANTASTIC to be back with the Harper girls''As with the rest of the Harper's series this was a great read' 'Absolutely loved Rainy days for the Harper's girls. It ended before I was ready for it to''The writing is outstanding''I've enjoyed all the Harper Girls books. Another one you can't put down'
£23.27
Simon & Schuster Shadows of Foxworth
Book SynopsisForbidden passions have been the hallmark of the Dollanganger clan since Flowers in the Attic debuted more than forty years ago. In this third book of a new related trilogy, witness the birth of the Dollanganger curse as Corrine Foxworth’s children learn that family is but destiny by another, crueler name.As a young girl in France, Marlena Hunter’s life was a fairy tale. She had a talented artist for a father, a doting mother, and a brother she couldn’t be closer to. She loved her family; she just didn’t know what her family actually was. When a car crash kills their parents, Marlena and Yvon lose not only France, but also their identity. Sent to Richmond, Virginia, they arrive at the home of two aunts they’ve never met before, who tell them that their true last name is Dawson, that their father had fled the family years back—and that now the family is calling in the debt. Trapped in a mansion with as many secrets as rooms, Marlena yearns for escape. But in America, you can either make friends or make profit, and Yvon suddenly seems much more interested in the latter. While he is free to leave the house, Marlena is left to avoid lecherous tutors and the secretary-to-wife track expected of a woman. Caught between mastering the game to escape it and falling prey to its allure, she needs to learn fast—for Malcolm Foxworth has cast his eye in her direction. And no family name can protect her from the twisted roots of the Dollanganger family tree.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bellefleur
Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestselling AuthorBack in print in a new trade paperback edition, a classic Gothic novel from Joyce Carol Oates—a literary masterpiece of invention, artistry, and power “Bellefleur is proof . . .that Oates is one of the great writers of our time. . . . A magnificent piece of daring, a tour de force of imagination and intellect.”—John Gardner, New York Times The wealthy and notorious Bellefleurs live in a region not unlike the Adirondacks, in a mansion on the shores of the mythic Lake Noir. Powerful and influential, this prolific and eccentric clan includes several millionaires, a mass murderer, a spiritual seeker who climbs mountains looking for God, and a noctambulist who dies from a chicken scratch.Bellefleur traces the lives of several generations of this unusual family. At its center is Gideon Bellefleur and his imperious, somewhat psychic, very beautiful wife Leah, their three children (one with frightening psychic abilities) and the servants and relatives, living and dead, who inhabit the castle and its environs. Their story offers a prfound look at the world’s changeableness, time and eternity, space and soul, pride and physicality versus love. Bellefleur is an allegory of caritas versus cupiditas, love and selflessness versus pride and selfishness. It is a novel of change, baffling complexity, mystery.Written with a voluptuousness and startling immediacy that transcends Joyce Carol Oates’s early works, Bellefleur is widely regarded as a masterwork—a feat of literary genius that forces us, “to ask again how anyone can possibly write such books, such absolutely convincing scenes, rousing in us, again and again, the familiar Oates effect, the point of all her art: joyful terror gradually ebbing toward wonder” (John Gardner).
£13.59
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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Pan Macmillan All the Days of Our Lives
Book SynopsisIt is 1946 in Birmingham: the Second World War is over and three young women face a new kind of life. But peacetime brings its own pressures . . .Katie O'Neill's childhood has been dominated by her temperamental mother and by frightening secrets that she barely understands. Innocent, yet hungry for love, she is easily taken in by male charm and is left outcast and alone with her young son.Emma Brown has spent the war at home in Birmingham, longing for her husband Norm to return and meet the son he has never seen. But she soon finds that the joy of homecoming only brings a whole new set of problems.And Molly Fox, after a sad and brutal childhood, found a place to belong during the war, in the women's army, the ATS. Now, the women are no longer wanted and Molly finds peacetime a bleak, difficult challenge. Finding work in guesthouses and holiday camps, she keeps running from herself, in search of a place she can call home.All th
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Dorothys War
Book SynopsisThis emotional and uplifting saga full of twists and turns by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox. I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they''ve got the lot, and they''re quality writing as well -- SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOURAnother first class read -- ***** Reader reviewAbsolutely loved this book. Ruth Hamilton is possibly my favourite author... -- ***** Reader reviewAnother great read, didn''t want it to end. [I] always feel bereft when I''ve finished one of Ruth''s books -- ***** Reader reviewA very good read. I couldn''t put this book down and go to bed. Had to read it all in one go -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************ONE WOMAN'Trade ReviewPowerfully atmospheric * Lancashire Evening Post *Compelling reading * Nottingham Evening Post *
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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.
£9.49
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 . . .
£10.44
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
£17.09
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
£11.69
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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Ebury Publishing A Mother's Ruin
Book SynopsisWill she give in to temptation?When 18-year-old Eve runs away from her small village to start a new life in the city, she quickly discovers that Leeds is not everything she expected it to be. Wandering the cold streets in search of shelter, timid Eve can only find work as a barmaid at the Bluebell Inn - a place her strict parents would never approve of. Serving ale and cheap gin to the rowdy crowd, Eve eventually catches the eye of dashing Sergeant Joseph Oates – but his intentions are not honourable and he will leave her with more than just a broken heart…A gritty and heart-breaking saga set in Leeds from the author of The Girl from Pit Lane.
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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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Canelo Wild Heritage: An uplifting tale of friendship
Book SynopsisCaught between the past and the future, can friendship survive in changing times?Thirteen years have passed since the railway came to the Borders, bringing changes that would radically alter the lives of the people who lived there. Yet the steam train was not the only legacy from the men who built the railway – in their wake they left several fatherless children.One such child is Kitty Scott. Wild through neglect and an outcast within the community, Kitty is a loner… until she rescues newcomer Marie Benjamin from the taunts of her classmates – the same taunts that have clouded Kitty’s own life. So begins a friendship that lasts beyond their childhood in the Scottish Borders, to Edinburgh, London, and finally Paris, where the influence of heredity comes full circle and friendship’s true worth is recognised.The second book in the A Bridge In Time series, this is an engaging saga of hope and love for fans of Tessa Barclay and Val Wood.
£999.99
Stairwell Books Eboracvm Carved in Stone
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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
£7.19
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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