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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > First World War fiction
Bristol 1927 Ten year old Magda Brodie's world is torn apart when
her mother dies in the workhouse two weeks before Christmas. Her
wastrel father arranges for her sisters to be sent to their
grandparents in Ireland and for her younger brother to be adopted
leaving Magda distraught with worry as her family are scattered far
and wide. Magda, as the eldest girl is sent to live with her Aunt
Bridget who for whatever reason, holds a bitter resentment towards
Magda. But adversity makes Magda strong and determined. She dreams
of happier times, to reunite her family and make her Christmas Wish
come true. Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline
that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is
another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read
for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a
past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship,
drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.'
Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga
then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller
The unputdownable historical novel by the acclaimed and bestselling
author of WAKE and EXPECTATION: a devastating story of love and
madness at the brink of the Great War. 'Absolutely heart-breaking.
One of the best books I've ever read' DINAH JEFFERIES, author of
The Tea-Planter's Wife 'Compelling, elegant, insightful' OBSERVER
1911: Inside an asylum at the edge of the Yorkshire moors, where
men and women are kept apart by high walls and barred windows,
there is a ballroom vast and beautiful. For one bright evening
every week they come together and dance. When John and Ella meet it
is a dance that will change two lives forever. Set over the
heatwave summer of 1911, the end of the Edwardian era, THE BALLROOM
tells a rivetting tale of dangerous obsession, of madness and
sanity, and of who gets to decide which is which. It is a love
story like no other. *****************************************
Praise for Anna Hope's The Ballroom: 'Beautifully wrought, tender,
heartbreaking' Sunday Express 5/5 'Moving, fascinating' Times 'A
tender and absorbing love story' Daily Mail 'Unsentimental and
affecting' Sunday Times 'Exquisitely good' Metro 'Absolutely
fantastic . . . I'm in real awe of her writing' ELIZABETH MACNEAL,
author of The Doll Factory ______________
If you love Katie Flynn and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's
WWI story of love, loss and triumph!Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in
Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom's great-uncle has
bequeathed him in his will. The move to England couldn't have come
at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter
Uprising and Kitty's brother is now in prison. The house in Weaver
Street is all they hoped for, and after a shaky start with her new
neighbours, Kitty believes the world is her oyster. Until that is,
Tom is conscripted into the navy. With Tom away, it's up to Kitty
and the women of Weaver Street to get each other through the war.
Praise for Chrissie Walsh:'An authentic Yorkshire saga - you can
almost hear the clacking of the looms. Add a feisty mill girl,
determined to fight injustice, and you'll be reading through the
night' Alrene Hughes, on The Girl from the Mill. 'Full of joy,
sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' Elizabeth Gill, on The
Child from the Ash Pits 'A captivating story of family, relations
and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that
make you shed a tear. The Child from the Ash Pits is everything a
good read should be' Diane Allen, on The Child from the Ash Pits
What readers say about Chrissie Walsh:'I could not fault any of
this book, as the author brings all the characters to life, its
such an interesting story that will engross readers all the way
through. Loved it.' 'Really well written and very enjoyable,
keeping the reader engrossed and gripped until the very last page.'
'Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was engrossed from start to
finish. Good strong characters, and strong storyline. Great author.
I recommend.' 'The author writes so descriptively about the
characters you feel you know them inside out. A brilliant read and
I can't wait for the next novel to be published.'
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