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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Sagas
Brand new in Sheila Riley's brilliant, gritty Reckoner's Row series
Liverpool 1953 January sees the dawn of the Queen Elizabeth's
Coronation year as the mothers of Reckoners Row unite in
preparation for the celebration of the new Queen. Meanwhile Evie
Kilgaren is dreaming of her summer wedding to Danny Harris, but
trouble looms for Skinner & Sons with a new rival trying to put
them out of business, but no-one knows why.... Ada Harris is
summoned to the bedside of her estranged husband, who, in his dying
moment confesses to a deadly secret - he knows who really murdered
Evie's mam Rene all those years ago and the consequences are far
reaching. Has an innocent man been jailed and is there still a
murderer walking carefree? Will Evie get the happy-ever-after she
so longs for with Danny? And will The Mersey Mothers unite and
still be friends? Praise for Sheila Riley: 'A powerful and totally
absorbing family saga that is not to be missed. I turned the pages
almost faster than I could read.' Carol Rivers 'A fabulous story of
twists and turns - a totally unputdownable, page turner that had me
cheering on the characters. I loved it!' Rosie Hendry 'A thoroughly
enjoyable, powerful novel' Lyn Andrews 'An enchanting, warm and
deeply touching story' Cathy Sharp 'Vivid, compelling and full of
heart. Sheila is a natural-born storyteller.' Kate Thompson 'This
author knows the Liverpool she writes about; masterly storytelling
from a true Mersey Mistress.' Lizzie Lane
From the top-ten bestselling author of Beneath a Frosty Moon, Rita
Bradshaw, comes One Snowy Night, a sweeping family saga set between
the two world wars in the north-east of England. It's 1922 and the
Depression is just beginning to rear its head in Britain, but Ruby
Morgan is about to marry her childhood sweetheart and nothing can
mar her happiness. Or so she thinks. An unimaginable betrayal by
those she loves causes her to flee her home and family one snowy
night. Crushed and heartbroken, Ruby vows that despite the odds
stacked against her she will not only survive, but one day will
show the ones she left behind that she's succeeded in making
something of herself. Brave words, but the reality is far from
easy. Dangers Ruby could never have foreseen and more tragedy
threaten her new life, and love always seems just out of reach. Can
a happy ending ever be hers?
A Dance from the Heart introduces the Ramirez brothers-Antonio,
Arturo, and Angel-as one of the first families to bring the elite
Paso Fino show horses to the United States from Puerto Rico.
Carrying on the legacy of their grandfather and founder of the
breeding operations in Florida, they dominate the Paso Fino horse
business in ten countries around the world. Despite the growing
competition, Antonio, the eldest brother and CEO, has kept the
business strong, thriving in a world of high-stepping horses,
glamorous women, and ambitious men. But nothing has prepared him
for the strong-willed Cami Martin or her incomparable, stallion,
Tesoro. In an unexpected turn of events, they enter Antonio's
fast-paced and alluring world on the lush Island of Puerto Rico and
at the sophisticated American horse shows, determined to win this
year's Grand National Championship. And while Cami tries to stay
focused on Tesoro, she soon finds that resisting Antonio may be
even more difficult than capturing a national title.
G.M., Karo and Cody Colder are all over 6'8," and two of them are
abysmally non-athletic. From what they considered to be lamentable
childhoods in the heat and dust of New Mexico, the three men forged
a brotherly bond that allowed them to survive in a world built for
smaller people.
Now in their thirties, they will need that bond as they struggle
to find a life where each discover love, although at a cost. They
will also each suffer a crisis of faith that can only be resolved
in murder.
The BRAND NEW wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE
TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna Douglas
The war is over, but their friendship has just begun . . . Essex,
1918 Working at the local munitions factory has given Aggie the
freedom she's long desired. But the Great War is coming to an end,
and the men are coming home. Determined to hold on to her new-found
independence, Aggie decides to join the Women's Police Service and
become a Copperette. Like Aggie, Mim wants nothing more than to do
her bit for her country. Never one to shy away from hard work,
she's eager to help her fellow women and keep up morale - even if
that does mean opening her home to Aggie and helping her train.
With the last days of war upon them, Aggie and Mim face shocking
loss. But in the face of great hardship, can they find a way to
work together? A heart-warming story of love, loss and friendship,
set against the backdrop of wartime England REAL READERS love Sue
Wilsher's novels: 'I loved reading about the wartime challenges Mim
and Aggie faced - a great combination of historical fact, emotion
and grit. I couldn't put it down' 'Another brilliant book from Sue
Wilsher bringing history alive. Unforgettable characters and great
storytelling' Brilliant book . . . the third one I've read by this
author and I can't fault it at all - would highly recommend' 'A
great story with local interest for anyone who knows Thurrock. A
tribute to those who lived through that time and endured so much'
The heartwarming follow on to Keep the Home Fires Burning, from the
creator of ITV smash-hit Home Fires - perfect for fans of Rosie
Clarke and Annie Groves. In the depths of war, the women of Great
Paxford will need all their strength . . . As enemy planes continue
to bombard the North West of England, the members of Great
Paxford's WI fight harder than ever to persevere. Teresa Lucas has
reshaped her life to become the perfect wife - but will the arrival
of a new guest throw her world off kilter? Laura Campbell is
grieving for her father, but in the midst of tragedy, a new future
beckons. Pat Simms plans to escape her difficult life at the end of
the war, but when things change at home, she finds herself
questioning everything she thought she knew. And for Steph Farrow,
it's not the threat of what's to come she fears, but whether she
can live with what she has done . . .
Renato Cisneros's great-great-grandmother Nicolasa bore seven
children by her long-term secret love, who was also her priest,
raising them alone in nineteenth century Peru. More than a century
later, Renato, the descendent of that clandestine affair, struggles
to wring information about his origins out of recalcitrant
relatives, whose foibles match the adventures and dalliances of
their ancestors. As buried secrets are brought into the light, the
story of Nicolasa's progeny unfolds, bound up with key moments in
the development of the Republic of Peru since its independence.
The thrilling new book from Sheila Riley in her Liverpool Saga
series 1916 LIVERPOOL Following the death of her father, Ruby
Swift, and husband Archie finally move back into Ashland Hall. As
the Great War rages, fathers and sons take the King's Shilling and
head off to fight the unknown enemy, not knowing what horrors lie
ahead. With Ned Kincaid in the Navy, Archie signs up to the
volunteer constabulary and nurses Anna Cassidy and Ellie Harrington
enlist to do their bit for King and Country. Soon the true
casualties of war are being brought home in droves, Ruby converts
Ashland Hall into an auxiliary hospital for wounded servicemen.
It's not long before the true cost of war is brought closer to home
and Anna and Ellie enlist in the British Military Nursing Corp and
soon find themselves in the battlefields of France in search of the
truth. But they soon discover more than they bargained for...
Praise for Sheila Riley: 'A powerful and totally absorbing family
saga that is not to be missed. I turned the pages almost faster
than I could read.' Carol Rivers 'A fabulous story of twists and
turns - a totally unputdownable, page turner that had me cheering
on the characters. I loved it!' Rosie Hendry 'A thoroughly
enjoyable, powerful novel' Lyn Andrews 'An enchanting, warm and
deeply touching story' Cathy Sharp 'Vivid, compelling and full of
heart. Sheila is a natural-born storyteller.' Kate Thompson 'This
author knows the Liverpool she writes about; masterly storytelling
from a true Mersey Mistress.' Lizzie Lane
'I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny and charming'
Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde 'Funny, wise, moving and full
of lovely moments...The characters are endearing and unforgettable'
Hazel Prior, author of the Richard & Judy Book Club Pick Away
with the Penguins 'Janice is a wonderful woman whose authenticity
pulls you along...the breadth and originality of supporting
characters makes this debut an immersive delight' Dorset Magazine
'Absolutely spellbinding...a warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny and
yet deeply poignant' Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane 'A
treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional and heartfelt with a
cornucopia of characters you'll love spending time with' Phaedra
Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found She can't recall
what started her collection. Maybe it was in a fragment of
conversation overheard as she cleaned a sink? Before long (as she
dusted a sitting room or defrosted a fridge) she noticed people
were telling her their stories. Perhaps they always had done, but
now it is different, now the stories are reaching out to her and
she gathers them to her... When Janice starts cleaning for Mrs B -
a shrewd and tricksy woman in her nineties - she meets someone who
wants to hear her story. But Janice is clear: she is the keeper of
stories, she doesn't have a story to tell. At least, not one she
can share. Mrs B is no fool and knows there is more to Janice than
meets the eye. What is she hiding? After all, doesn't everyone have
a story to tell? Readers are loving Sally Page: 'Oh my giddy aunt
what an amazing book...absolutely adored it from start to finish'
Jeannie 'Not what I was expecting at all...loved the way it ended'
Julie 'An absolutely wonderful, unputdownable book full of
delightful characters' Sue 'What a wonderful idea for a book...A
joy to read' Angela 'Beautiful story...I loved every minute of
reading it!' Rubie 'I felt every emotion reading this, and Janice
was delightful - I was rooting for her the whole time' Kate 'An
engaging debut featuring an unexpectedly heartbreaking story' Sarah
Gripping, emotional Second World War saga for fans of Annie Groves,
Shirley Dickson and Soraya Lane. 1943, and The Bluebird Girls are
at the top of their game. They are touring with ENSA, visiting army
bases across the world in order to boost the morale of the brave
boys fighting in the desert and the jungle. The hours are long and
the travelling uncomfortable, but Bea, Rainey and Ivy wouldn't be
anywhere else for the world. Then tragedy strikes the group and
their little showbusiness family. Their manager, Blackie, and
Rainey's mother Jo find themselves with heavy new responsibilities,
and the change in circumstances causes the girls themselves to
reconsider their lives. For years, singing on stage has been their
only dream, and they have made so many sacrifices to get where they
are. But now other possibilities - relationships, babies - are on
the horizon. Could this be the end for The Bluebird Girls?
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Molly's story continues in this gripping saga of love, betrayal and
secrets that can't stay hidden . . . perfect for fans of Dilly
Court, Libby Ashworth and Rosie Goodwin. Kent, 1814 Molly Dawson,
now a respectable married woman, lives with her husband, head
gardener Charlie, on the Woodchurch Manor estate, where they have
brought up three delightful daughters. Her life appears idyllic . .
. but she has suffered the torment of a secret since she was
eighteen years old. When George Smith - a young stranger fresh out
of the Navy - appears at the estate's annual garden party, Molly's
life is set to change again . . . Could he be a suitable match for
one of her daughters? Or is this charming young man a threat to her
hard-won happiness? Can Molly ever overcome the consequences of a
decision she made long ago to find true joy and fulfilment at last?
Praise for Lynne Francis: 'An impressively researched Cinderella
tale of a sweetly ambitious country girl, deserving of a better
life than being her aunt's drudge. I loved this five star book' Kay
Brellend 'An engaging, thoroughly researched tale of youthful
naivety and courage in the face of adversity, full of rich detail
and imagination. Highly recommended!' RoNA award-winning,
bestselling novelist Tania Crosse 'A compelling and captivating
historical saga rich in atmosphere, emotion and heart . . . a
poignant tale of broken promises, devastating betrayals and triumph
over adversity from a master storyteller' Goodreads Reviewer
1915. Margaret and Philip Tallis are happily married, have a
thriving business and three children, Daisy, John and Lily. At 20,
Daisy is an impassioned, headstrong girl, determined to follow her
parents' footsteps in Birmingham's jewellery trade. While studying
at the college for silversmiths she meets an old rival of her
father's. James Carson is married, but Daisy finds herself
dangerously drawn to him . . . As war tightens its grip on the
country, the Jewellery Quarter is thrown into anguish as the men
are forced to decide who will enlist. In the turmoil, will Margaret
be able to hold her business and her family together? The
Silversmith's Daughter is the emotional sequel to the Sunday Times
bestseller Sisters of Gold by Annie Murray.
After Lord Aaron Marlo receives a disturbing letter from his
brother notifying him that the city of Timora has been decimated by
assassins, he realizes that times have changed. The Great Alliance,
which has kept a measured peace for more than two millennia, is
dying. The East is rising, every allegiance will be tested, and
unfortunately this strife is just the beginning.
Eighteen years earlier, Aaron and Eve unite in a marriage of
convenience brought about by two great houses-the House of Marlo
and the House of Langdon. All seems well at first-until the joy and
vitality of their relationship suddenly begins to fade. Tensions
grow, and they eventually part ways. As they spend the next twenty
years pulled in separate directions by the divergent roles they
play in life, and the tides of time, neither has any idea that in
mid-life, they will rediscover one another-just as their world
undergoes upheaval and great historic change.
In this epic saga of an ancient family dynasty, Aaron and Eve
soon discover they may have important roles to play in the outcome
of their world, especially now as a rising tide of aggression and
change threatens their future.
Jack Nelson finds himself at the center of a storm. An unexpected
candidate for President, he is virtually guaranteed to win if he
follows the advise of his political advisors. But following their
advise requires a compromise of his principles, and a betrayal of
his father's memory. Jack Nelson is forced to deal with staff
members more concerned with their professional success than his
election. He and his family must confront a media biased in favor
of controversy over accuracy, and the threat of scandal created by
an unscrupulous incumbant President fighting to hold on to power.
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