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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > First World War fiction
Can you leave the past behind and embrace the future? - A brand new
series from Tracy Baines. 'A new saga author has arrived. The Women
of Fisher's Wharf is a joy to read' - AnneMarie Brear Great
Grimsby, 1912 Newlywed fisherman Alec Hardy decides to make a fresh
start with his young wife Letty and move to the thriving fishing
port of Grimsby in search of a brighter future. Letty is from
farming stock and knows nothing of the hard life as a fishermen's
wife but is willing to embrace the challenge with Alec. But where
Alec goes, so does his widowed mother, Dorcas and she has trouble
coming to terms with taking second place in her son's life. With
Alec at sea for weeks on end, the two women clash and Letty seeks
escape from her bitter mother-in-law amongst the streets of Fish
Dock Wharf. Can Letty help them break free from the shadows of the
past or will she be bound by Dorcas' insistence that they cling to
the old ways? Praise for Tracy Baines: 'A saga about ambition, hard
work, courage ...and spite'. Rosie Clarke I highly recommend this
book.' Fenella Miller 'An emotional, entertaining read that had me
gripped!' Sheila Riley 'An absorbing saga. I loved it from the very
beginning and would highly recommend it...' Elaine Roberts
'Terrific - beautifully written. A well-crafted and satisfying
story' Maisie Thomas 'A pleasure from start to finish.' Glenda
Young 'an evocative, busy, entertaining read vying with angst, and
of course, more than a dollop of tension.' Margaret Graham, Frost
Magazine 'Characterisation is one of the book's strong points - the
individual characters stay in your mind long after you finish the
story.' Barbara Dynes, The Voice'I just loved this book! Molly
Walton
It was just another working day in the humdrum life of master
baker, Arthur Marsden, and his family. As he mixed dough for the
morning's bread run, he had no concept of the change that was about
to be unleashed, the repercussions of which would leave no corner
of the world untouched. Set in a West Yorkshire town, this powerful
story charts the life of the Marsden family as the country
sleep-walks into a conflict that will change lives forever. Using
detailed research, award-winning author, Alan Reynolds, has
constructed a moving saga that reflects the social conditions of
the time through the eyes of a working-class family - women's
rights, industrial unrest, and a class war that teetered on the
point of revolution. A riveting narrative that will keep readers
gripped while providing a powerful insight into what life was like
in the days leading up to the First World War.
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
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