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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.'
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
Towards the end of the war as the Germans are in their final
retreat in November 1918, a British raiding party stumbles across a
strange and eerie scene in a ruined chateau, under fire. Following
the strains of a familiar tune, and understandably perplexed as to
who would be playing the piano in the midst of shellfire, they
discover a German officer lying dead at the keys, next to a
beautiful woman in full evening dress, also deceased. But the
officer is the spitting image of G B Bretherton, a British officer
missing in action.... So follows a tale of mystery and identity,
first published in 1930, which is not only an authentic account of
conditions at the Front, but also a remarkable thriller, with a
highly unusual plot, which won Bretherton comparisons to John
Buchan and the best of the espionage writers. John Squire, the
influential editor of the London Mercury said 'of the English
war-books, undoubtedly the best is Bretherton.' The Morning Post
thought it 'one of the best of the English war novels. I do not
expect anything much better.' The Sunday Times pinpointed its dual
attraction: it was both 'a mystery as exciting as a good detective
story and an extraordinarily vivid account of trench-warfare'.
December 1917: Germany opens the final, bitter round of the war
with a new and deadly weapon in the struggle for the seas. When the
Vulkan sails from Kiel Harbour, to all appearances she is a
harmless merchant vessel. But her peaceful lines conceal a
merciless firepower of guns, mines, and torpedoes that can be
brought into play instantly. For the Vulkan is the last of the
German commerce raiders, tasked with breaking through the British
blockade and then heading west and south to the open seas. And
under crack commander Felix von Steiger, her mission is to bring
chaos to the Allied seaways.
Can Polly finally escape her haunting past? Spring 1919: WW1 might
be over, but the inhabitants of Dorcalon in the Welsh Valleys still
feel the pain of the war that took so many of their men. Polly
Smith is trying to survive her own battle at home. After her
abusive husband, Gus, was finally jailed, Polly has been raising
her two-year-old son, Herby alone. But being a single mother isn't
easy, and Polly finds it harder still as Gus's criminal activities
leave her with a bad reputation. Lonely and struggling for money,
Polly retreats as she becomes the subject of cruel gossip. A job
offer throws her a lifeline, and as she grows closer to soldier,
Henry Austin, it seems that Polly might finally be changing her
life - until dark secrets from her past emerge, threatening her new
happiness. Can Polly clear her name? Or will the mistakes of the
past ruin her future? A captivating, romantic wartime saga that
fans of Rosie Clarke and Jean Fullerton will love. Readers are
loving Trouble in the Valleys: 'this is such a warm-hearted book...
I would ask all readers to read this book. I loved it' Reader
Review 'Lovely and romantic... This was such an emotional book.
Fully recommend it for everyone.' Reader Review 'Another great book
in the valley series. Good prevails and we can wait for the next
book to continue our look into their lives after the war.' Reader
Review 'The 4th book in a wonderful series, and in my opinion the
best one, full of suspense, twists and surprises. A massive 5 stars
are given for this book.' Reader Review 'Community and acceptance.
Lovely twists at the end. Loved it.' Reader Review 'Some sad parts,
some romantic parts, a small town you will fall in love with. I
enjoyed reading this story and I would recommend it.' Reader Review
'Realistic, well researched, and a portrait of the petty gossip,
criminal undertones and friendship and resilience of a small Welsh
community.' Reader Review
As Fenella Wilson points out in her Introduction to this collection
of Neil Munro's writings on war, the theme is represented in each
aspect of his career as a writer - in his fiction, journalism and
poetry. A number of the short stories here, including two Para
Handy tales, were published Munro's lifetime, as was his
introduction to Fred Farrell's 1920 The 51st Division War Sketches,
and some of the Poems. What has not previously 'seen the light of
day' since The Great War are the reports which Munro wrote as a war
correspondent, as a civilian and later in uniform, in 1914, 1917
and 1918. They are vivid, personal, accounts from the Western
Front, widely published in a range of newspapers of the time.
Stories of Scottish regiments - in kilts, with their Pipers -
abound. They cushion, but don't diminish, the reality of everyday
life both for soldiers on all sides in the conflict, and for the
local population, amid the 'havoc' of the battlefields; 'the filthy
job of human slaughter'.
The Last Poppy completes the Marsden trilogy of books, following
The Baker's Story and Arthur's War. The date is 1915 and the now
global conflict has had a considerable impact on the family. The
story continues to reflect the war overseas in Northern France and
in the Middle East as the fortunes of the Marsden family and their
immediate friends are played out against a backdrop of huge social
and military challenges. In this gripping finale, we also learn of
the psychological impact of war and the disturbing efforts of the
medical fraternity to solve it. The book concludes on armistice day
1918, read how the experiences of four years of war have changed
the family forever.
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