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Childhood sweethearts Mary and Jonty have battled against the odds to be together. Forced to run away from home because Mary''s father disapproved of their relationship, they''ve built a happy new life for themselves. Now they long to be blessed with a child, but it seems that''s not to be. Until one stormy night when a yacht is dashed upon the rocks near their home. Mary and Jonty rush to the crew''s rescue. Amid terrible carnage, they manage to save a baby, who they name Charlotte and keep her as their own. Charlotte grows up to be devoted to her parents, but fate intervenes when she decides to train as a nurse in Liverpool. For Liverpool is where her ''real'' family lives: and it seems that past secrets are to be uncovered - with shocking consequences.

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'A fast-moving and entertaining novel, with a fascinating location and warm, friendly characters' * Bradford Telegraph and Argus *
'[A]n immensely enjoyable read' * Coventry Telegraph *
'Anne Baker spins a good yarn which engages the reader's interest until the final page' * Leicester Mercury *

The Best of Fathers A moving saga of survival

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      Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
      Publication Date: 21/08/2008
      ISBN13: 9780755340774, 978-0755340774
      ISBN10: 0755340779
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      Book Synopsis
      Childhood sweethearts Mary and Jonty have battled against the odds to be together. Forced to run away from home because Mary''s father disapproved of their relationship, they''ve built a happy new life for themselves. Now they long to be blessed with a child, but it seems that''s not to be. Until one stormy night when a yacht is dashed upon the rocks near their home. Mary and Jonty rush to the crew''s rescue. Amid terrible carnage, they manage to save a baby, who they name Charlotte and keep her as their own. Charlotte grows up to be devoted to her parents, but fate intervenes when she decides to train as a nurse in Liverpool. For Liverpool is where her ''real'' family lives: and it seems that past secrets are to be uncovered - with shocking consequences.

      Trade Review
      'A fast-moving and entertaining novel, with a fascinating location and warm, friendly characters' * Bradford Telegraph and Argus *
      '[A]n immensely enjoyable read' * Coventry Telegraph *
      'Anne Baker spins a good yarn which engages the reader's interest until the final page' * Leicester Mercury *

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