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Portsmouth in the Second World War is the setting for this heartwarming saga of life on the home front.

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A 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 *

The Spirit of Nelson Street

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: 15/03/2004
      ISBN13: 9780340819623, 978-0340819623
      ISBN10: 340819626

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Portsmouth in the Second World War is the setting for this heartwarming saga of life on the home front.

      Trade Review
      A 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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