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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Sagas
A heartwarming read from Rosie Clarke's bestselling Mulberry Lane
series.LONDON 1949 Peggy is once more torn two ways and can only
hope that a reunion with her Mulberry Lane family and friends at
Christmas can help resolve her problems. Her eldest daughter Janet
is desperately unhappy and fears her husband is having an affair,
whilst her youngest daughter Fay has been talent-spotted to train
as a figure skater back in London. Peggy is faced with the dilemma
of moving her family back to London to pursue her daughter's
destiny. But will everyone be happy with this? Praise for the
Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke
is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish
Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example
of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is wonderful historical
fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived
on your street' 'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and
revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another great story of love and
heartache' What readers are saying about A Reunion at Mulberry
Lane: 'I just adore this book series and was delighted to read this
one.' 'What I loved about this book was the emotional sense of
comfort, good people facing sometimes-difficult challenges and
trying to do the right and kind thing with positive results.'
'Another wonderful book in this lovely series.' 'This is another
definite five star read for me, I absolutely adore this author's
work. This is a great read and quite possibly one of my
favourites.' 'Another fantastic book in this series, just like
checking in with old friends'
'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J Miller's characters and lose
yourself in another time and another place.' Lizzie Lane May 1940
There are new residents at Goodwill House - WAAF drivers Camilla
'Millie' Cunningham and Diane Forsyth, both eager to do their bit
for the war effort and excited to be helping the brave boys who
fly. And when Millie meets dashing and heroic Spitfire pilot Ted
Thorrington, they strike up an instant connection. But with Hitler
gaining more ground in Europe, there is danger brewing across the
Channel in Dunkirk and Ted is required to fly more and more
dangerous sorties, risking his life every time. With their hearts
and lives on the line, the courage of the girls in blue will be
tested like never before... Don't miss book two in the wonderful
new Goodwill House series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller!
Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 'Curl up in a chair with Fenella J
Miller's characters and lose yourself in another time and another
place.' Lizzie Lane 'Engaging characters and setting which whisks
you back to the home front of wartime Britain. A great start to
what promises to be a fabulous series.' Jean Fullerton
HOOD ANGELS is one of the first urban novels that tells a story of
when pushed to the limits four sexy beautiful outspoken women are
able to make an overnight transformation into Newarks' most
treacherous, ferocious, terrifying killers with breasts. Reading
this will show you that not only could niggas in the hood live a
gansta life, be a drug lord or commit murder. A female can also
live that life if not better and still face the average female
dilemmas, a cheating boyfriend, pregnancy and an envious bitch.What
started out to be a night out at the club turned into a melee that
lead into a beef that noone would ever forget. When Loddy along
with his brothers Mack and Smitty and his right hand man Ronnell
seeked revenge on some of Newarks' Detectives. A leak in their
organization leads the whole police dept. right to them. Forcing
them to lay low and leave their million dollar operation to their
family Teefah, Tabby, Ayesha and kyannah. After witnessing first
hand what exactly these girls were capable of, there was no doubt
in their minds that they possessed the potential to dismantle
anyone that gets in their way. Once you open this book it will have
you anticipating each and every next move. Don't underestimiate
these Exotic women they will leave you surprised at their
capabilities
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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Skull of the Lich Lord
(Hardcover)
D. P. Prior; Contributions by Anton Kokarev; Cover design or artwork by Valmore Daniels
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Strong-willed Deborah Nelson has already endured much in her
life. As the Great Depression invades northwest Kansas in 1930,
Deborah's denial cannot stop the raw emotions that spread their
pain through her once predictable life. Christian, her husband of
six years, has disappeared without a trace, leaving Deborah to care
for their boys and farm in a man's world-one made even more
challenging by threatening, unpredictable weather.
Determined not to wallow in self-pity, Deborah finds comfort in
knowing her childhood Indian mentor would want her to take
responsibility for her land. After rejecting her father's demands
that she return to Minnesota, Deborah bravely faces her cruel
reality. Haunted by dreams that her husband is dead and by the
racist remarks of Sheriff Stoddel, who believes she and her little
boys are Indians, Deborah's world could not be more challenging.
But just as the investigation into Christian's disappearance leads
to suspicions about both Deborah and family friend Victor
Whitesong, a revenge-seeking deputy makes maters much worse.
In this poignant historical tale, one woman must call upon all
her strength to face life on her beloved land without the love and
protection of her missing husband.
Deborah Jorgenson is just four years old when she witnesses racism
for the first time. Unfortunately, the hatred is directed at her.
Born to Swedish parents in Minnesota in the early 1900s, Deborah
believes her dark hair and skin come from a great-grandmother. When
a fellow student bullies her and tells her she is an Indian,
Deborah wonders why. Taught by her elderly Hopi Indian mentor to
solve all her problems without resorting to violence, the
strong-willed Deborah continues to hold her head high throughout
her challenging coming-of-age journey. But when she is thirteen,
her parents inexplicably turn against her and one another, setting
off a chain of events that change the course of Deborah's future
forever. She marries her childhood sweetheart Christian Nelson, and
they have two sons, Jonathan and David. In 1929, they buy a farm in
Northwest Kansas-ignoring concerns about the future economy and
drought. Christian worries about those in their county who believe
Deborah to be Indian. Neither can begin to predict the challenges
that await them. The Mourning Dove's Message shares the
unforgettable journey of one woman's brave struggle to survive in
the face of the chaos and adversity that overshadows 1930s America.
This epic novel, which spans six generations of mothers and
daughters, begins in 1815, during Britain's war with Napoleon, and
ends after World War II. These life stories, knitted together into
an ongoing family saga, show the vast changes to English society.
These women were witnesses, participants, and survivors through the
Regency Period, the Victorian Age, the Industrial Revolution, and
on into the twentieth century, with its world wars and social
reforms.
At the heart of the novel are the lives, loves, and social
causes of six strong women-Violet, a kitchen maid; Amanda, her
illegitimate daughter who marries an aristocrat; Felicity, a
pianist who dreams of marrying a duke; Norma, the battered wife of
a wealthy scoundrel; Prudence, a women's suffragist and social
reformer; and Christine, a World War II photojournalist.
As different as each of these women is from the others, they all
remain true to the motto coined by Violet, who wished a better
future for her daughter: "Grasp every opportunity that life offers
you."
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All Change
(Paperback)
Elizabeth Jane Howard
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R376
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All Change is the fifth and final volume in Elizabeth Jane Howard's
bestselling The Cazalet Chronicles, where the old world begins to
fade from view and a new dawn emerges. It is the 1950s and as the
Duchy, the Cazalets' beloved matriarch, dies, she takes with her
the last remnants of a disappearing world - houses with servants,
class, and tradition - in which the Cazalets have thrived. Louise,
now divorced, becomes entangled in a painful affair, while Polly
and Clary must balance marriage and motherhood with their own ideas
and ambitions. Hugh and Edward, now in their sixties, are feeling
ill-equipped for this modern world, while Villy, long abandoned by
her husband, must at last learn to live independently. But it is
Rachel, who has always lived for others, who will face her greatest
challenges yet. As the Cazalets descend on Home Place for
Christmas, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same
again. With cover artwork exclusively designed by artist Luke
Edward Hall, this is the heartbreaking and heartwarming final
instalment of Elizabeth Jane Howard's bestselling series. 'She is
one of those novelists who shows, through her work, what the novel
is for . . . She helps us to do the necessary thing - open our eyes
and our hearts' - Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall
Should this 1950s wife and mother stay at home with the children .
. . or leave her marriage to reignite the career in music she gave
up years ago? 1950s. Zina Marchand is hurt when her husband Peter,
a successful actor, cancels their tenth anniversary lunch date with
barely a thought. He expects her to put aside everything to support
him in his career - but she has her own ambitions, and soon is
faced with a choice: follow her dreams, or put a possibly fatal
strain on her marriage . . .
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