Family saga / generational saga fiction
Penguin Books Ltd The World According to Garp
Book SynopsisWinner of the National Book Award“Nothing in contemporary fiction matches it.” —The New Republic“Wonderful . . . full of energy and art, at once funny and horrifying and heartbreaking.” —Washington Post Powerful and political, with unforgettable characters and timeless themes, The World According to Garp is John Irving’s breakout novel. The precursor of Irving’s later protest novels, it is the story of Jenny, an unmarried nurse who becomes a single mom and a feminist leader, beloved but polarizing—and of her son, Garp, less beloved but no less polarizing. From the tragicomic tone of its first sentence to its mordantly funny last line—“we are all terminal cases”—The World According to Garp maintains a breakneck pace. The subject of sexual hatred and violence—of intolerance of sexual minorities,
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Songs in Ursa Major
Book SynopsisA scintillating debut from a major new voice in fiction, Songs in Ursa Major is a love story set in 1969, alive with music, sex, and the trappings of fame.Raised on an island off Massachusetts by a mother who wrote songs for famous musicians, Jane Quinn is singing in her own band before she''s old enough to even read music. When folk legend Jesse Reid hears about Jane''s performance at the island''s music festival, a star is born--and so is a passionate love affair: they become inseparable when her band joins his on tour. Wary of being cast as his girlfriend--and haunted by her mother''s shattered ambitions-- Jane shields her relationship from the public eye, but Jesse''s star power pulls her into his orbit of fame. Caught up in the thrill of the road and the profound and lustful connection she has with Jesse, Jane is blind-sided by the discovery she makes about the dark secret beneath his music. Heartbroken and blackballed by the industry, Jane is now truly on her own: to make the music she loves, and to make peace with her family Shot through with the lyrics, the icons, the lore, the adrenaline of the early 70s music scene, Songs in Ursa Major pulses with romantic longing and asks the question so many female artists must face: What are we willing to sacrifice for our dreams?
£10.80
Random House Publishing Group Tell Me Everything
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a “stunner” (People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.“Tell Me Everything hits like a bucolic fable. . . . A novel of moods, how they govern our personal lives and public spaces, reflected in Strout’s shimmering technique.”—The Washington PostSHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, NPR, Vogue, ParadeWith her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?”It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob go on walks and talk about their lives, their fears and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, is finally introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. They spend afternoons together in Olive’s apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known—“unrecorded lives,” Olive calls them—reanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning.Brimming with empathy and pathos, Tell Me Everything is Elizabeth Strout operating at the height of her powers, illuminating the ways in which our relationships keep us afloat. As Lucy says, “Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love.”
£13.50
Hachette Australia Paradise City
Book SynopsisThere's bound to be trouble in Paradise . . .Trade ReviewI loved every moment. Uniquely Australian, Paradise City was simply brilliant. C. J is a born storyteller that breathes a realism into her characters and situations that we've all found ourselves in. * Diva Book nerd *Duggan's writing is addictive, and I really didn't want to put this book down. * Escape Into Words *... really held my attention and I look forward to reading the next part * Livres Recommende *... I laughed, I got mad and my heart ached * Obsession with Books *Review * Sam's Book Reviews *Paradise City is going to be on my mind until I can get my greedy eyes on Paradise Road. I need that book yesterday! * The Book Catpin *... this story hooked me. * Twin Spin *I loved this book - it's the perfect beach read * Flying Through Pages *a fast paced read with so many steamy situations * Dreamy Addictions Blog *can't wait to read the next book * Ms Leif's Two Fangs About It *guaranteed her readers will come back for more * My Guilty Obsession *Duggan's writing is beautiful; fresh, humorous, full of heartache and yet full of hope ... I am internally chucking a full blown teenage tantrum that I have to wait until September to find out what happens next in the world of Lexie. Five Stars. * Do You Dare To Take a Look Into My Mind? *Paradise City is the same brand of feel good, fun and sexy romance that I have come to love from this author. * Book Briefs Blog *Another fantastic book from C.J. Duggan! * Lost in Literature *quality that means you can never just stop reading... I just had to finish it once I started. * Paein and Ms4Tune *convincing and authentic ... Perfect for fans of Abbi Glines and Anna Todd, Paradise City is a fun and exciting read about love, family and surviving high school * Fictional Thoughts *Review * Gemmareadstoomuch.co.uk *a great first book of the Paradise series * Sassy Mum Book Blog *A great new adult book and a great start to a new series! * Bewitchedbooks.co.uk *Review * Rottitude *It is a fun read with lots of teenage angst, misunderstandings and turmoil * Splashes Into Books *Again Ms Duggan had created a winner. Paradise City was a perfect introduction to the series and characters. I was left needing more and it had so much laugh-out-loud fun. This really did have everything from intrigue to addiction, realism of high school antics, steamy sizzles and fast paced readability. I am certainly hooked and desperately want more of all these characters. I highly recommend this to all new adult readers, fan-bloody-tastic! * Turner's Antics *Paradise City hooked me, * Bookish Things & More *Paradise City left me gasping for more. * The Book Geek 13 *Paradise City is the same brand of feel good, fun and sexy romance that I have come to love from this author * Book Briefs *a really promising start to a new series * Afternoon Reads *If you're looking for your next book boyfriend, look no further my friends. Ballantine will make you swoon all over the place. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a cute coming of age book that will make you chuckle and grin. * Chapter by Chapter *This is my first taste of Duggan's work and it won't be the last...It's a story that will have you coming back for more. * Sassy Book Lovers *This is what a teenage romance or a teenage story should be like: with its ups and downs, always keeping the reader invested in the story and enjoying the characters. * The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club *This series mixes bad boys and beaches - perfect for readers who love a local flavour to their romance reading. * Australian Bookseller & Publisher *Included in 'Great Mother's Day Picks' * Riverine Herald *CJ Duggan writes with such passion, creating such a beautiful sense of imagery, I could smell the salt air, feel the sun beat down on my face, I was easily lost in Paradise City -- Kristine Barakat * GlassPaperInk book blog *I can't wait to see where Duggan goes with the story next! * FeedYour FictionAddiction blog *Each chapter is a revelation into the experiences of youth. * little read riding hood blog *I will be waiting anxiously for Lexie and Luke and their steamy hot, first love romance on August 28th in Paradise Road. I highly recommend Lexie and hottie Luke and their Paradise City romance as a must read. * I Heart YA Books blog *Paradise City is the same sort of feel good, sexy romance that we've come to know from C.J. and her other books. * SleepsOnTables blog *Duggan doesn't disappoint with adding another swoon-worthy book under her belt. * Rolling with the moments blog *Paradise city gripped me from the beginning, the storyline flowed well and was easy to relate too. A book about adjusting to adulthood, self-discovery and first love!! * This Girl Loves Books blog *It has everything a book written by her always has: sexy boys, a place where everyone would like to live or spend the summer, romance and a moving story. * The Unofficial Addiction Book Fan Club blog *C.J. Duggan is an author on my watchlist now * genie in a book blog *Duggan is a good writer * taking it one page at a time blog *What should be your number one reason for reading Paradise city by C.J. Duggan? Luke. Ballantine. A sexy, bad boy surfer who does bad in such a sexy way. * chapter by chapter blog *I wasn't expecting a cliffhanger. What?! The wait for the next book will be impossible. * What's Beyond Forks blog *review * Bitten by Romance blog *review * Phishbowl's bookshelf blog *This was a fun read. * A Touch of Book Madness blog *review * lilian's book blog *- * I Am Kayiee blog *I can't wait to see what happens in the next book * Otherworldly Tales blog *
£11.39
Hachette Australia Leaving Ocean Road
Book SynopsisGod damn it, Gerry Clancy, couldn''t you have left well enough alone and stayed in Cork?Twenty years ago, Ellen O''Shea left her beloved Ireland to make a new life in Australia. Now a popular local in a small coastal town, but struggling to cope with the death of her much-loved Greek husband, Nick, Ellen finds her world turned upside down when an unexpected visitor lands on her doorstep. The arrival of Gerry Clancy, her first love from Ireland, may just be the catalyst that pulls Ellen out of her pit of grief, but it will also trigger a whole new set of complications for her and those she holds dear.Home is where the heart is - but where exactly is home? Can Ellen and Gerry''s rekindled romance withstand the passage of time, family, young adult children with their own lives, and the shock disclosure of a long-held secret that will put all their closest relationships at risk?Set in Ireland, Greece and small-town coaTrade Reviewa heart-warming positive tale about that journey everyone takes to find their own beloved place in the wide wide world. - Better Readinga warm-hearted, poignant story about treasuring memories and celebrating new beginnings - Eastern Courier MessengerLeaving Ocean Road crosses cultures and times, it is a beautiful and poignant story and a reminder to have a tissue handy. - Port Lincoln TimesLeaving Ocean Road is a warm-hearted, poignant story about treasuring our memories while celebrating our new beginnings - Country News insert
£12.34
Hachette Australia Leaving Ocean Road
Book SynopsisFrom coastal Australia to Santorini and Ireland, a slice of warm, character-driven fiction in the tradition of Maeve Binchy and Monica McInerneyTwenty years ago, Ellen O''Shea left her beloved Ireland to make a new life in Australia. Now, living in a small coastal town and struggling to cope with the death of her much-loved Greek husband, Nick, Ellen finds her world turned upside down when an unexpected visitor lands on her doorstep. The arrival of Gerry Clancy, her first love from Ireland, may just be the catalyst that pulls Ellen out of her pit of grief, but it will also trigger a whole new set of complications for her and those she holds dear.Set in Ireland, Greece and small-town coastal Australia, LEAVING OCEAN ROAD is a warm-hearted, poignant story about treasuring our memories while celebrating our new beginnings.''LEAVING OCEAN ROAD is warm, wise and full of humour. Esther Campion is a wonTrade ReviewA heart-warming positive tale about that journey everyone takes to find their own beloved place in the wide wide world - Better ReadingA warm-hearted, poignant story about treasuring memories and celebrating new beginnings - Eastern Courier MessengerLeaving Ocean Road crosses cultures and times, it is a beautiful and poignant story and a reminder to have a tissue handy. - Port Lincoln Times
£8.99
Headline Publishing Group Conner Streets War A heartrending wartime saga of
Book SynopsisBehind the grimy wharves of Londons dockland lies Conner Street, home to a close-knit community where women stand gossiping in doorways, small boys play marbles on the cobbles and the dockers pop down to the Eagle for a quick pint. Corner shops nestle beside the tiny terraced houses and two minutes away is the lively Tower Road market, where it is said, if you can''t buy something then it''s not made. Once World War Two breaks out, however, life in Conner Street changes dramatically - for ever...
£9.99
Headline Publishing Group A Mersey Duet A moving saga of love tragedy and
Book SynopsisWhen Elsa Gripper dies in childbirth on Christmas Eve, 1912, her grief-stricken husband is unable to cope with his two newborn babies, Lucy and Patsy, so the twins are separated. Lucy is taken home with Elsa''s parents, who run a successful business, Mersey Antiques, and she grows up spoiled and pampered with no interest in the family firm. Patsy has a more down-to-earth upbringing, living with their father and other grandmother above the Railway Arms. And through further tragedy she learns to be responsible from an early age. Then Patsy is invited to work for her grandfather at Mersey Antiques, which she hopes will bring her closer to Lucy. But it is to take a series of dramatic events for the twins to be drawn together.
£9.99
Headline Publishing Group A Cross of Stars An epic Australian saga of love
Book SynopsisDecades of hard work have made Austin Broderick a rich man. His sheep station, Springfield, is one of the largest in Australia and the good relations between the native Aborigines and the Brodericks have made it one of the most peaceful. But with the arrival of the pious Reverend Billings all that looks set to change. Under the guise of friendship he enters the Aborigines'' camp and leaves with three six-year-old boys - eager for adventure but destined for misery.Meanwhile, Austin is facing the threat of the Selection Act - a bill which, if passed, will mean the loss of a large proportion of his land. His only hope is his son Harry and his influence as a Brisbane politician. But as the months go by it soon becomes clear that the family''s problems run far deeper than any of them had imagined and the answers lie in the last place they would think to look...
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group The Loveday Fortunes Loveday series Book 2
Book SynopsisCornwall: 1791. As the civil unrest in France gathers force, ripples of conflict are also reaching across the Channel, for the Loveday family are fighting their own private battles. Charles Mercer - Edward Loveday''s brother-in-law - has been found dead, the reputation of his eminent bank in tatters. Charles has left the Lovedays facing emotional trauma and financial ruin. But risk comes as second nature to the Lovedays. Adam Loveday finds refuge from the pressures of keeping the family boatyard solvent in the arms of gypsy-bred Senara - whom he is determined to marry despite his father''s threats of disinheritance. And his twin, St John, angry at having to curb his spending, throws in his hand with the Sawle brothers - the notorious smugglers who rule Penruan by intimidation and violence. Each one of the Lovedays must sacrifice personal ambition in the face of adversity. But to some of them, sacrifice does not come easily...Trade Review'Thrilling family saga... A fast-moving and exciting read and leaves the reader breathless for the next book in the series' Historical Novels ReviewA fast-moving and exciting read and leaves the reader breathless for the next book in the series' * HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW *PRAISE FOR ADAM LOVEDAY:'The whole spectrum of society is present in this fast-moving and exciting story' Historical Novels Review'First-class' West Briton'Fans of costume dramas and 18/19th century literature will enjoy ADAM LOVEDAY, a story of warring brothers and forbidden love' Chester Evening Leader'Rich in drama and passion, with the atmosphere and flavour of eighteenth century Cornwall, ADAM LOVEDAY...is a story of family relationships that transcends time, and heralds the emergence of an exciting new storyteller' North Cornwall Advertiser
£9.99
Headline Publishing Group Liverpool Lies One war Two sisters A multitude of
Book SynopsisIt is 1941 and Connie and Lottie Brinsley are training to be nurses at Liverpool''s Walton Hospital. When heavy bombing is followed by the news that their home has taken a direct hit and their parents and little brother are dead, the two sisters are utterly devastated. Later, they are shocked to discover that their uncle, Steve, is not who they thought he was, and the Brinsleys have been living a lie for years. And Steve''s not the only one who''s hiding the truth, for when Lottie meets and marries Waldo Padley, no one tells her that he''s a liar and a cheat. But, no matter what life throws at them, the sisters find the strength to face the troubles ahead...Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Baker's previous Merseyside sagas: 'A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition * Liverpool Echo *A compelling book that you just don't want to put down * Southport Visiter *A gentle tale with all the right ingredients for a heartwarming novel * Huddersfield Daily Examiner *Another nostalgic story oozing with atmosphere and charm * Liverpool Echo *
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Headline Publishing Group A Rare Ruby A touching saga of the devastation of
Book SynopsisWhen Ruby''s father returns, shell-shocked, from the front lines of the Great War, the young girl realises that things will never be the same again. Forced to leave school and help her mother wash clothes, Ruby closes the door on her childhood. When she takes a job at the local laundry, Ruby enjoys the friendship of the other women there, but there''s also bitchiness and jealousy amongst the workers. At home there''s growing tension with the live-in landlord as Ruby grows into an attractive woman, but not the kind who''s willing to use her charms to win favours. Ruby''s heart belongs to one man only, a local boy she''s known all her life, but there are many battles to be fought before they start a life together...
£9.99
Headline Publishing Group Always There A gripping saga where the past and
Book SynopsisAmidst the turmoil and disruption of 1950s Notting Hill, young mother Daisy Rivers has created a small pocket of tranquility in the bedsit she shares with her two daughters. Her life is by no means perfect but it is a far cry from the lonely years she spent in an orphanage as a child. Meanwhile in the plush surroundings of the Cliff Head Hotel in Torquay, June, the sister Daisy hasn''t seen since they were separated by adoption, is close to despair. A life of wealth and privilege and a happy marriage aren''t enough to erase the legacies of her past and a terrible secret, ignored for too long, forces her to seek out the sister she hasn''t seen in almost twenty years...Trade ReviewPraise for Pamela Evans's previous sagas: 'A good traditional romance, and its author has a feeling for the atmosphere of postwar London * Sunday Express *Very readable * Bella *The leading characters are finely drawn...crisp prose...a superb and heartwarming read * Irish Independent *A compelling book * Woman's Realm *Well peopled with warm personalities * Liverpool Post *There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters in Evans' novels... An uplifting love story with all the right ingredients * Lancashire Evening Post *This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely * North Wales Chronicle *
£9.99
Headline Publishing Group All or Nothing
Book SynopsisFrancine Champion loves her life working as a mechanic at her uncle''s Leicester garage. But when Eddie Taylor starts seeing her best friend, Stella, Frankie can''t help feeling uneasy. Eddie''s certainly charming, but Frankie can see he''s a bad lot. She''s shocked, then, when she finds out it''s she, Frankie, that Eddie wants. Within days he''s broken up her relationship with her steady boyfriend, ruined her friendship with Stella and started pursuing her so relentlessly that before she knows it, Frankie has agreed to marry Eddie. After a year the marriage is going well and Frankie can''t think why she had doubts about her husband. But she should have trusted her first instincts, because Eddie is far more dangerous than she ever imagined...Trade Review'Heartwarming Leicester-based '50s saga of working folk and their passions. She's good' Bookseller * the Bookseller *'It's a story to grip you from the first page to the last' Coventry Evening Telegraph * Coventry Evening Telegraph *
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Headline Publishing Group A Cut Above A gripping saga of family rivalry and
Book SynopsisFor Kacie Cooper, life in Leicester in 1959 is almost perfect. She is the top stylist in a reputable hair salon, and her husband Dennis is dreaming of the big time with his rock ''n'' roll band. Only one thing mars Kacie''s happiness: her parents'' constant disapproval that she doesn''t have a ''proper'' job or a more respectable husband, like her sister Caroline. But when Caroline turns up on Kacie''s doorstep, asking to stay for a while, the revelation that follows plunges Kacie''s own life into chaos and threatens everything that matters...Trade Review'A welcome read for fans of Cookson and Cox' Express * Express *
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Headline Publishing Group Her Rightful Inheritance Can she find the
Book SynopsisMore than a decade has gone by since Esther Cunningham, weakened by the consumption which would soon take her life, left her precious daughter in her mother''s care. Now eighteen, Lorna Cunningham is eagerly awaiting the day when she can leave the Newcastle house in which she''s known only heartache. The Arabian ancestry of the father she has never known has meant that she has been nothing more than an unwelcome guest in her grandmother''s home, forced to take second place to her spoilt cousin, Rose, who has wanted for neither love nor material comforts.Lorna takes comfort from her growing friendship with bookseller Edwin Randall, who shares her love of reading and inspires her with his passion to improve the terrible conditions of the Newcastle slums. But their relationship is overshadowed by Lorna''s infatuation with the handsome and charismatic Maurice Haldane - the man Rose is determined she herself will marry and who has the power to change all their lives for ever...Trade Review'Romance, heartache and local history make a magical mixture...passion on every page' Northern Echo * Northern Echo *'An ultimately heartwarming tale. Unlike some sagas, all the main characters here are well drawn and their motivations clearly set down. Elsewhere, the baddies often have totally black hearts, and the goodies are angelic beyond belief, but Brown writes more subtly than that, which makes for a satisfying read' Historical Novels Review * Historical Novels Review *
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Headline Publishing Group Strolling With The One I Love Two friends come to
Book SynopsisA warm-hearted, tender and funny novel from one of Liverpool's bestselling writersTrade ReviewPraise for Joan Jonker: 'As usual our Joan has come up with a story full of laughter and smiles * Liverpool Echo *Hilarious and touching stories of life in Liverpool * Woman's Realm *
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Headline Publishing Group Where We Belong A moving saga of the search for
Book SynopsisOne day in 1964 Rachel West''s husband walked out on his wife and two young sons, leaving them nothing but pain and heartache. Now, two years later, struggling in a poorly paid job, Rachel feels her luck will never change. So when she finds herself the new owner of her late Uncle Chip''s Hammersmith boat-building business she wonders if it''s too good to be true. Why would Chip have left it to her when he has a son himself? The business is only just afloat - thanks to the hard work of Chip''s charismatic assistant, Ben - but Rachel is determined to restore it to its former glory for the sake of her sons. And before long, she realises that she''s falling in love with kind-hearted and handsome Ben. But her good fortune doesn''t last for long - someone is maliciously plotting to sabotage her plans...Trade Review'A compelling book' Woman's Realm'The leading characters are finely drawn...crisp prose...a superb and heartwarming read' Irish Independent'Very readable' Bella'A good traditional romance, and its author has a feeling for the atmosphere of postwar London' Sunday Express'Well peopled with warm personalities' Liverpool Post
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Little, Brown Book Group Cast A Long Shadow
Book SynopsisThe year is 1916 and twenty-year-old Poppy Barlow is clearing the desk of her late father when she comes across a faded photograph of her father with his two sisters - aunts that Poppy never knew she had - along with their address. Poppy contacts her aunts, and is thrilled when they invite her to stay with them in Sheffield. But while Dale House might look grand from the outside, on closer inspection, the place is run-down and crumbling.Poppy determines to change all this and applies for a job at the local scythe works - to the horror of her aunts. As Poppy learns to survive, she is tormented by many unanswered questions. Why had her father rejected Dale House? Why had he never mentioned his sisters or the past? And what could have happened between her aunts and Frederick Kenton, her new boss, that could cause them so much anguish every time his name, or the scythe works, is mentioned?
£7.99
Little, Brown Book Group Ginny Appleyard
Book SynopsisWhen Ginny Appleyard''s childhood sweetheart returns home after his racing season aboard the yacht Aurora, her hopes that he is bringing her an engagement ring are shattered, as Nathan disembarks with Isobel Armitage; the daughter of Aurora''s owner. Instead of the hoped-for proposal, Nathan tells Ginny that he is leaving their home town and following Isobel to London, to pursue his dreams of becoming an artist.Already distraught at the tragic death of her father, Ginny is devastated to hear that Nathan and Isobel are to be married and her heartache is compounded when she discovers that she is expecting Nathan''s child. Forced by her mother to choose between a loveless marriage of convenience to the rough sailor Will Kesgrave, and the more sinister option of being ''put away'', Ginny Appleyard''s future is far from certain . . .
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Little, Brown Book Group The Weavers Daughter
Book SynopsisA dramatic family saga, filled to the brim with scandal and intrigue
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Little, Brown Book Group To Be A Fine Lady
Book SynopsisAbandoned as a baby, Joanna was brought up by the cruel farmer who found her and put to work on his land as soon as she could walk. Despite such hardship, Jo still keeps her spirits up, strengthened by the knowledge that she was discovered in a luxurious blue velvet cloak - evidence that her true mother must have been a fine lady. When successful factory owner Abraham Silkin decides that she has the potential to make him a good wife, Jo believes that her dreams of living in splendour are finally coming true. But she hasn''t bargained on her forbidden attraction to Abraham''s godson. Nor does she realise that the truth about her family lurks just around the corner - and is getting ready to reveal itself on the most important day of her life . . .
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Little, Brown Book Group Cockney Courage
Book SynopsisWhen Annie''s father is killed after being run over by a bus, Annie decides she can''t let the two children her father took in as lodgers with their mother (now vanished) be taken into care and inevitably separated. Instead, with the help of her Grandmother, Rhonda, who lives nearby, Annie uses what little money her job at the local cafe affords her and her inheritance from her father to raise Ronnie and Mary herself. Annie continues to search for the childrens'' parents but she soons discovers that Ronnie and Mary have different fathers and that Ronnie''s father will not take Mary, only his son. Again the children face separation unless Annie can come up with a solution.With the help of her lodger, Jack, with whom Annie falls in love, Annie begins her battle to adopt the children but various obstacles promise to make her fight a hard one...Trade ReviewMarvellous storytelling from the best * Martina Cole *A natural, with a great sense of place * Beryl Kingston *
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Little, Brown Book Group A Sisters Courage
Book SynopsisSacrificeWhen her mother passed away, Meg Parker was forced to sacrifice her chance at love for the sake of her family. She hopes she will be able to live a full life once again after her father remarries - until tragedy strikes a second time. Suddenly, Meg is facing a darker future altogether.StrugglesLady Alice Langton is travelling the Yorkshire Dales, spreading the suffragette message. Florence Brookes, the daughter of a prosperous grocer, accompanies her, impassioned by the cause but seeking distraction from her own troubles. Appalled by their lack of domestic skills, Meg decides to flee her old life and joins the two women as their maidservant as they make their way to London.StrengthWhen Meg is reunited with her old flame, she is hesitant about her feelings for him - not least because of the rift this causes between her and Lady Alice. It''s not until Florence''s actions land them in jeopardy that Meg realises she must find theTrade ReviewHard-hitting and powerful . . . Catherine King has written a first-rate novel * Maureen Lee, author of After the War is Over *Gritty and realistic . . . A very satisfying read * Anne Bennett, author of If You Were the Only Girl *Compelling . . . An enlightening insight on the Women's Suffrage Movement * Discover Your History *A powerful and page-turning saga * Dee Williams, author of Sunshine After Rain *She writes with authority, skill and confidence * Elizabeth Gill, author of The Secret *
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Little, Brown Book Group Three Brave Women
Book SynopsisLinked through marriage to three brothers, the Underwood women prove time and again that they are a force to be reckoned with.Jodie has travelled a hard road to reach her own prosperity, despite her husband''s constant unreliability. Yet she can''t bring herself to fully sever ties with John. But now with a potential new love waiting nearby, Jodie must make a decision she has been avoiding for too long.Widowed at a young age, Lariane believes her marriage to Rick was perfect. He also left behind twin daughters, but is Lariane sacrificing their future happiness by looking for perfection? Will another man ever be good enough to fill Rick''s shoes?Dee has everything she ever wanted: a husband she adores and a beautiful little girl. But she knows that her family''s happiness is founded on half-truths. How long before she must come clean with those she holds most dear?Heartfelt and captivating, Three Brave Women is a story of loyalty, family and
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Little, Brown Book Group There Will Be Better Days
Book SynopsisFlame-haired beauty Chloe Collard watched her mother struggle through life, scraping together pennies in order to provide for her and her brothers, so Chloe promised herself something a long time ago: she would get a proper education and make something of herself. This vow would carry Chloe through her entire life.When Chloe is offered a job as a personal assistant in a prestigious firm, she finally feels that her hard work is paying off. And with romance knocking at her door, a happy and fulfilled life is just around the corner. But all is not as it seems and the decisions Chloe has to make may not be as straightforward as they first appear . . . From the East End of London to Brighton, this rags-to-riches romance is a story of how a little hope and a lot of determination will see you through the toughest of times. It''s the perfect read for fans of Maureen Lee, Annie Murray and Pam Weaver.Trade ReviewIf you like your heroines pure, beautiful and universally beloved . . . and sentiment rather than emotion, look no further * Historical Novels Review *Full of warmth and domestic detail * Keighley News *
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Little, Brown Book Group When My Ship Comes In
Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasWill she sacrifice her dreams to care for her family?Essex, 1959.Keep the family together, that''s what her old mum always said. Put up and shut up. And that''s what everyone else did around there.Flo earns her money as a scrubber, cleaning the cruise ships and dreaming of a day when she might sail away from her life in the Dwellings, the squalid tenements of Tilbury docks. Then the Blundell family are evicted from their home.Fred, Flo''s husband, finds work at Monday''s, a utopian factory town. Suddenly, it seems like everything is on the up for Flo Blundell and her children. Even Jeanie, Flo''s sulking teenage daughter, seems to be thawing a little in her shiny new surroundings. But when Fred starts drinking again, he jeopardises the familyTrade 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... Wilsher has produced a remarkable debut, a gritty, rollercoaster story of love and loss, hardship and hope, family and friendship and an eye-opening reality check for a new generation of women for whom such limited options in life are now, in the main, just a part of history. Her evocation of a past era, with its struggles and stresses, and her charismatic cast of assorted characters - from lovable Flo to her more complex daughter Jeanie - are beautifully portrayed and make this a must-read for all women's fiction fans, and for book clubs and discussion groups everywhere. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
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Little, Brown Book Group Little White Lies
Book SynopsisFor sixteen-year-old Lizzie McDougall, life in the Glasgow tenements comes as a culture shock after her sheltered upbringing in the Highlands. But for her father, who has just lost his job in the tiny town of Tomintoul, Glasgow offers employment. Her new life enables Lizzie to work in a factory as a seamstress - and it opens her horizons to new friends as well. Especially the spirited Pearl, who introduces Lizzie to her boyfriend Willie, and her cousin, the handsome, happy-go-lucky Jack - a real bobby-dazzler . . . It''s not just Lizzie who faces temptation in the big city. Her father Doogie, also working in a factory, is exposed to it in the shape of the buxom Daisy. He moved here for the sake of his family''s future, but now he''s in danger of throwing that future away. Praise for Emma Blair:''An engaging novel and the characters are endearing - a good holiday read'' Historical Novels Review''All the tragedy and passion you cou
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Little, Brown Book Group The Patron Saint of Second Chances
Book Synopsis THE FEEL GOOD NOVEL OF THE YEAR''I loved this funny, heartwarming read'' Libby Page, author of The Lido The Patron Saint of Plumbing is not answering Nino Speranza''s prayers.Without the thousands of euros in taxes that he could never bring himself to collect from his neighbours, the water board will cut the town off. All 212 inhabitants will be forced to leave.So, in a desperate bid to save his hometown, he starts a rumour that major movie star Dante Rinaldi is filming his next movie in the village. Soon, all the locals want to be involved: Speranza''s assistant has written a screenplay and the local butcher will invest - each of his fifteen enormous sons is given a role. It seems the only way to save the town is to actually make the movie. And Nino Speranza starts to think he might have created the second chance they all needed . . . until word of the production reaches Dante Rinaldi himself. Funny, chaTrade ReviewThe Patron Saint of Second Chances is a rare treasure: both hilariously funny and beautifully written. I was sad to say goodbye to these delightful, large-hearted characters when I turned the final page. Sequel, please. -- Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Better Luck Next Time and Be Frank With MeA glorious romp of a book with a cast of characters to fall in love with. Gorgeous, hilarious and brimming with joy. Christine Simon's writing is just a delight. -- Helen Paris, author of Lost Property'The Patron Saint of Second Chances is the most charming, original and hilarious novel I have read in ages. I laughed out loud on almost every page. Simon is the master of creating lovable, quirky and relatable characters that feel like your best friends. All I want for Christmas is to meet Signor Speranza and have my vacuum cleaner repaired at his shop. And I'm desperate to be in the movie, with or without Dante Rinaldi. This novel is something special. Everyone with a sense of humor must pick this up immediately.' -- Elyssa Friedland, author of Last Summer at The Golden Hotel[A] sparkling, hilarious debut... Simon's wit pervades every page, with colorful portrayals of Speranza and the town's quirky inhabitants. This triumphant farce is a gem. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Full of slapstick humor (including a rescue from a wild goat) and a large cast of quirky characters, Simon's debut is brimming with heart... Fans of Fredrik Backman, Phaedra Patrick, and other chroniclers of small-town humour will savour this. * Booklist (starred review) *
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Orion Publishing Co The Clematis Tree
Book SynopsisA powerful novel about a family, and how their lives are torn apart in a single, devastating moment.Trade ReviewAmbitious * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *She has crafted a compelling story about the way a family copes with a catastrophe. The isolation ofthe parents within an apparently loving family is acutely observed -- Bel Mooney * THE TIMES *A delight, a very polished read * CATHOLIC HERALD *An accomplished first novel * TATLER *
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Headline Publishing Group Second Chance of Sunshine A young mothers battle
Book SynopsisIt''s 1956, and while many women are doing jobs they''d never dreamed of before the war, Molly Hawkins is chained firmly to the kitchen sink. Her husband Brian believes his wife''s place is in the home, but is too idle to seek regular employment for himself. Molly worries that her six-year-old daughter Rosa is going without, but is willing to sacrifice luxuries - and her own happiness - for her little girl to have a dad.Then a family friend dies suddenly, leaving Molly a share in a successful pottery business. To Brian''s horror, it''s on condition that Molly takes a job at the pottery. Seizing the chance to bring in much needed income, Molly accepts the position, and soon gains strength from her new-found independence. It''s a strength she will need to take her through the tragedy that lies ahead...Trade Review'Evans has a real fell for the people and places of the South East. In this colourful picture of life in post-war London there is a trong sense of community and a finely drawn illustration of the tension caused by the changing role of women in society... Warm, entertaining and peopled with lovable characters' Lancashire Evening Post * Lancashire Evening Post *
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Headline Publishing Group Hopes and Dreams War breaks both hearts and
Book SynopsisIt''s 1942 and Dorothy Taylor, now eighteen, dreams of distant lands far from the grey backstreets of Rotherhithe where she has spent all her life. As the war rages on, excitement comes in the form of the Americans posted in London. Although Dolly is engaged to Tony, a boy from her street who has been called up, she can''t help but fall in love with Joe, a dashing American GI who eventually asks her to marry him. But America is not all she imagined it would be, and she''s shocked by the cool welcome Joe''s mother gives her. As she struggles to make friends and understand the man she''s married, Dorothy begins to realise that she made a terrible mistake when she walked away from Tony, and wonders if he even remembers the innocent young girl who broke his heart. Only when she returns to Rotherhithe can she find out if there is still a chance of happiness for the two of them.
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Headline Publishing Group Against the Odds An unforgettable saga of family
Book SynopsisTwenty-four-year-old Lynnie Downs has a lot on her plate. First and foremost are her plans to marry Ozzie Matthews - but the odds are stacked against him ever settling down. Then there''s her mother and her younger brothers to worry about. Ray''s due out of prison soon, Jimmy and Dec have escaped from Leicester to avoid the police, and Colin is up to no good, as usual. But at work Lynnie can forget all this. For behind the counter at Cigar Sid''s betting shop, where hopes are dashed and dreams are made, Lynnie''s own fortunes are about to change...Trade ReviewPraise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm *Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 *In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail *If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *
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Headline Publishing Group So Many Children A young woman struggles for a
Book SynopsisBeth Hubble has grown up in extreme poverty in Dock Cottages and although she loves training to become a nurse, problems at home are never far from her mind. Doctors have told her mother that, after fourteen pregnancies, she is too frail to survive another, but they will do nothing more. Beth is determined to help, but, in 1920, birth control is a taboo subject, and her quest for knowledge is thwarted at every turn. Meanwhile Beth has fallen for Andrew Langford, a hospital lab technician, who she hopes will take her away from the tenements for good. But will Beth ever find the love and happiness that she deserves?Trade ReviewWarm and evocative * Bookseller *
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Headline Publishing Group A Mansion by the Mersey Sometimes the past cant
Book SynopsisIt''s July 1930 and Lorna Mathews couldn''t be happier. She thought she was about to lose her job but instead the business''s new owner, Mr Wyndham, wants to keep her on. Lorna''s mother, though, is horrified by the news and finally confesses that Lorna was the result of an affair with Oliver Wyndham, whose family cast her out when Oliver died and the pregnancy was revealed. Shocked to the core to learn that the man she has always thought to be her beloved father simply adopted her at birth, Lorna resolves to find out everything she can about the past and especially about the tragic death of Oliver Wyndham. Working with the Wyndhams, she soon begins to stir up old secrets and the truth starts to emerge. But Lorna hasn''t reckoned with falling in love with a member of the family she should hate...Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Baker's previous Merseyside sagas: 'A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition * Liverpool Echo *A compelling book that you just don't want to put down * Southport Visiter *A gentle tale with all the right ingredients for a heartwarming novel * Huddersfield Daily Examiner *Another nostalgic story oozing with atmosphere and charm * Liverpool Echo *
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Headline Publishing Group In Love and Friendship An enchanting saga of
Book SynopsisNewcastle, 1890. A school outing to Cullercoats Bay almost ends in tragedy when two girls are cut off by the incoming tide. But from the panic and confusion something wonderful emerges - a lifelong friendship between three girls; Ruth, Lucy and Esther. Each is a world apart from the other two, but together they form a strong and unbreakable bond that will see them through the years ahead, when the happy, carefree days of childhood are nothing but a distant memory...Trade Review'Bursting with the flavour of the period... Breathe in deeply and you could almost be there' Northern Echo * Northern Echo *'This is a delightful, carefully interwoven story of passion, love, loss and the power of friendship - a rollercoaster ride of emotions' Sunderland Echo * Sunderland Echo *
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Headline Publishing Group The Captains Daughters A passionate and
Book SynopsisWhen his beautiful young wife dies in childbirth, Captain Samuel Walton is grief-stricken. He had idolised Effie, despite her spoilt and headstrong ways, and he now faces the task of raising their two daughters alone. Fifteen years later, and the baby girl who brought such tragedy is the mirror image of her mother. But flaxen-haired Flora is also showing signs of Effie''s tempestuous temperament. Sensible Josie worries her younger sister may be led astray. But even she could not predict how a chance meeting between Flora and a seductive stranger would plunge the whole family into danger...Trade ReviewPraise for Benita Brown: 'Romance, heartache and local history make a magical mixture...passion on every page * Northern Echo *An ultimately heartwarming tale. Unlike some sagas, all the main characters here are well drawn...a satisfying read * Historical Novels Review *A splendidly powerful and touching saga of love, passion and lust * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *Captures the atmosphere and emotion of the first part of the 20th century * Sunderland Echo *A must for Catherine Cookson fans * Wiltshire Times *You won't be able to put it down * Yours magazine *A powerful story * Lancashire Evening Post *A wonderfully Dickensian flavour... Everyone in the book is alive and believable * Historical Novels Review *
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Headline Publishing Group When Wishes Come True A moving wartime saga of
Book SynopsisEvelyn Wilkinson married Charles Lister-Sinclair just hours before he left for war, unaware that she would never see him again and that she was already carrying his child. When Amelia is born, Charles''s parents refuse to accept that she is their grandchild, so, penniless and afraid, Evelyn moves to the backstreets of Liverpool where she dreams of escaping. Meanwhile, as little Milly grows up she discovers that a world of happiness lies on her doorstep.Trade ReviewPraise for Joan Jonker: 'As usual our Joan has come up with a story full of laughter and smiles * Liverpool Echo *Hilarious and touching stories of life in Liverpool * Woman's Realm *
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Headline Publishing Group Keep The Home Fires Burning A thrilling wartime
Book SynopsisLovely young Cathy is left pregnant with her first child when her husband is killed in the war. For a while she lives with her in-laws, but she leaps at the chance to return as a maid to the household where she worked before her marriage. With the birth of her daughter she is compelled to return to her parents-in-law, a less than ideal situation, particularly when in due course Cathy is being courted by dear old friend. When Cathy marries again and sets up in the antiques business with her husband, it looks like at last she will find the happiness she deserves, but she has made an enemy who can''t bear to see Cathy enjoying her life...Trade ReviewWith characters who are strong, warm and sincere, this novel is a joy to read * Coventry Evening Telegraph *
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Headline Publishing Group No Going Back New beginnings New hopes New
Book SynopsisLooking back over the past forty years, Judith Chambers realises she has led a sad and lonely life. Her parents never loved each other, let alone their only daughter. And, by forcing Judith to stay at home and work in the family business, her parents stopped her from making friends or finding happiness. Then her father''s death gives her the chance to spread her wings. At first, she struggles to survive in the outside world, but just as she is making headway, an unexpected visitor from her past arrives. Not only does this threaten to destroy the new life she has built for herself, but it also forces her to deal with difficulties she is ill equipped to cope with. For Judith Chambers, though, there''s no going back.Trade ReviewPraise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm *Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 *In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail *If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *
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Headline Publishing Group Whatever It Takes A moving saga of life after the
Book SynopsisKay Clifton has waited five, long, lonely years for her husband Bob to come home from the war. Despite her excitement at his return, their whirlwind romance prior to his departure makes her feel as though she hardly knows him, so it''s not surprising that Kay is apprehensive when she meets him at the station. Kay''s hopes of starting their blissfully happy marriage are dashed by the presence of Bob''s fellow soldier Tony. Bob is indebted to Tony for saving his life and seems hell bent on repaying that debt to the couple''s detriment. But as Tony starts acting more and more strangely, Kay worries that something else happened during the war that Bob is keeping secret. And Bob himself isn''t behaving like the man whom she waved off so tearfully all those years ago. But with the love and encouragement of her family and friends, Kay is determined that whatever it takes she will bring out the Bob with whom she first fell in love and forge the future that they had envisaged before Trade ReviewPraise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm *Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 *In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail *If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *
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Headline Publishing Group A Lucky Break A compelling saga of ambition
Book SynopsisAll Connie Monroe has ever wanted is to be a hotel receptionist. She is overjoyed, therefore, when Captain Fosedyke, the manager of the Connaught where she works as a chambermaid, gives her a lucky break and invites her to prove her worth on the reception desk. Then the inexperienced owner of the hotel, Miss Griffin, arrives to regain control of the neglected business and Connie grabs the opportunity to show how resourceful she can really be. For, despite their different backgrounds, Connie Monroe and Edelina Griffin are about to discover they have a lot in common as they fight for the survival of the hotel. But someone doesn''t want them to succeed...Trade ReviewPraise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm *Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 *In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail *If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *
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Headline Publishing Group For What Its Worth A heartwarming saga of true
Book SynopsisTaxi driver Chas Tyme has a heart of gold. His widowed mother just wishes he'd try to find a nice girl who'd appreciate it...Trade ReviewPraise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm *Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 *In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail *If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *
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Headline Publishing Group In The Dark Streets Shining A touching wartime
Book SynopsisWhen Rose Brown''s husband is killed at Dunkirk in 1940, she feels as though she''s lost a part of herself. Rose can''t imagine the future without Ray, but she''s certain he would have wanted her to start again. She decides to volunteer as a postwoman in West London, and when she courageously rescues a young boy from a bombed-out house and takes him home, she finds a new sense of purpose. Traumatised from losing his mother in the ruins, seven-year-old Alfie is also rebellious and withdrawn. However, he touches the hearts of Rose''s family, and with kindness, patience and love, they eventually win his trust. But then a handsome stranger, Johnny Beech, turns up on the doorstep, looking for his son, and everything changes...Trade ReviewPraise for Pamela Evans's previous sagas: 'A good traditional romance, and its author has a feeling for the atmosphere of postwar London * Sunday Express *Very readable * Bella *The leading characters are finely drawn...crisp prose...a superb and heartwarming read * Irish Independent *A compelling book * Woman's Realm *Well peopled with warm personalities * Liverpool Post *There's a special kind of warmth that shines through the characters in Evans' novels... An uplifting love story with all the right ingredients * Lancashire Evening Post *This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely * North Wales Chronicle *
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Headline Publishing Group A Safe Harbour A passionate and evocative saga of
Book SynopsisCullercoats Bay, 1895. Titian-haired Kate Lawson is eighteen when the sea claims her beloved and leaves her with a broken heart - and a shameful secret. Banished from home by her violent father, Kate relies on the kindness of her aunt, until she too is cruelly taken from her. When Kate meets Richard Adamson, the owner of a fleet of steam trawlers, she knows she should despise the man who''s stealing the livelihood of hardworking fisherfolk - yet she finds herself falling in love with him. Has Kate found her safe harbour at last, or will the sins of the past destroy her chance for happiness?Trade Review'You won't be able to put it down' Yours magazine * Yours magazine *
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Headline Publishing Group Fortunes Daughter An emotional and thrilling saga
Book SynopsisDaisy Belle, a gifted singer from the Tyneside backstreets, is devastated when her baby daughter Rose goes missing. Little does she know Rose has been stolen and given to a wealthy woman who, tricked into believing she''s an orphan, adopts her and renames her Rosina. Worse still, it was all arranged by Daisy''s ruthlessly ambitious agent, Jack Fidler. Years later, when tragedy strikes, Rosina runs away to join a theatrical troupe and her natural talent for singing wins the hearts of the crowds. But this brings her into direct competition with one of the northern music halls'' established stars, Daisy Belle - and back into the path of Jack, who is determined to destroy her...Trade ReviewPraise for Benita Brown: 'Romance, heartache and local history make a magical mixture...passion on every page * Northern Echo *An ultimately heartwarming tale. Unlike some sagas, all the main characters here are well drawn...a satisfying read * Historical Novels Review *A splendidly powerful and touching saga of love, passion and lust * Newcastle Evening Chronicle *Captures the atmosphere and emotion of the first part of the 20th century * Sunderland Echo *A must for Catherine Cookson fans * Wiltshire Times *You won't be able to put it down * Yours magazine *A powerful story * Lancashire Evening Post *A wonderfully Dickensian flavour... Everyone in the book is alive and believable * Historical Novels Review *
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Headline Publishing Group Carousel Of Secrets A chance meeting A new future
Book SynopsisIt''s 1931 and eighteen-year-old Greta is working in a laundry in Liverpool, where she lives with her widowed mother and thirteen-year-old brother Kenny. When a scruffy black and white collie follows Greta home one day, Kenny wants to keep the animal, but they can''t afford to feed him. And so Greta tracks down the owner: Mungo Masters, a wealthy man who runs funfairs in three towns. Mungo falls for Greta, though he''s her mother''s age, and doesn''t bother to tell her that he''s married already. When Mungo gives Greta and Kenny jobs at one of his fairs, it seems life is looking up. But Mungo is not good news...Trade ReviewPraise for Anne Baker's previous Merseyside sagas: 'A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition * Liverpool Echo *A compelling book that you just don't want to put down * Southport Visiter *A gentle tale with all the right ingredients for a heartwarming novel * Huddersfield Daily Examiner *Another nostalgic story oozing with atmosphere and charm * Liverpool Echo *
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Headline Publishing Group A Mothers Sin A harrowing saga of shame and
Book SynopsisThings have never been easy for Dee Kirby. With her looks and personality she never wants for admirers, but as soon as people discover her mother is a prostitute, Dee is treated with disgust and cruelty. And when Dee''s mother dies owing a huge amount of money to a local gang, a grieving Dee finds herself face to face with ruthless criminals... Meanwhile, Calum Jackson, convicted of a crime he didn''t commit, has just been released from prison and is determined to get a decent job and make a new life for himself. It''s not long before Dee crosses his path and he is instantly smitten. But will he be able to protect her, and give her the happiness she deserves?Trade ReviewPraise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm *Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 *In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail *If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole *Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine *Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *
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