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The Escape
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Clare Harvey
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A compelling wartime drama for fans of Lucinda Riley and Dilly
Court 'Yet another gripping, moving and impeccably researched read'
Jill Mansell, author of This Could Change Everything One winter
morning in Germany in early 1945, Detta passes a group of exhausted
British prisoners of war who are being force-marched westwards. One
man catches her eye and she cannot forget him. The following day
she receives an urgent message to contact the local priest: he
needs her help. Miranda is a photography student in Berlin in 1989
as the Wall falls. Trapped in an abusive relationship, her one hope
for escape is an old postcard of the village her grandmother,
Detta, was born in. As Miranda flees through the rubble of the
Berlin wall and into the East, she begins to suspect she's being
followed by the Stasi. Two very different timelines; two women who
share a history and a dark secret. Can they save each other now the
time has come to reveal it? Acclaim for Clare Harvey's novels: 'Had
me enthralled' Kate Furnivall 'Will delight all those who love a
good wartime story' Dilly Court 'A gripping story' Julie Cohen 'An
exceptional talent' Kate Rhodes 'A triumph' Jill Mansell
'Heartwarming, enjoyable and full of surprises' Elizabeth Chadwick
'A real page-turner' Ellie Dean
Those who do not remember family history are condemned to repeat it...Haunted by a failed marriage, a resentful son left deaf by a bout of meningitis, and the slow death of her artistic aspirations, Margaret Yearwood takes refuge in Blue Dog, New Mexico. There, in the shadow of Shiprock Mountain, and in the unlikely arms of Owen Garrett, she finds the courage to love again, and to be loved. And she comes to realize that even the most primal wounds scar over and that there's nothing so renewable or so healing as passion. This is a bittersweet story of ordinary people who must learn to heal family bonds before they are permanently severed.
An enchanting tale of secrets and deception that stretches from the
heaths of Suffolk to the banks of the Seine.Annie Sancerre is
looking for love. After her husband was killed in the trenches of
the Great War, she found herself putting motherhood before
everything else, whatever the cost. So when the kind and gentle
Fergus Cameron proposes, Annie realises a life with him could bring
both comfort and security. Then she meets debonair lawyer Richard
Ross near her home in Kew and her future is thrown into doubt. But
why does Richard seem to know more about her past than she does?
From bestseller Teresa Crane comes an elaborate mystery of love
both lost and found. Praise for Treacherous Waters 'This is
compulsive reading' Marina Oliver, author of The Accidental
Marriage
'I love Ashley Hay's writing . . . it's so poised and beautiful.'
Guardian 'A moving and lyrical story of marriage, motherhood and
age. Highly recommend.' Cari Rosen, author of The Secret Diary of a
New Mum (Aged 43 1/4) When Elsie Gormley leaves the Brisbane house
in which she has lived for more than sixty years, Lucy Kiss and her
family move in, eager to establish their new life. As they settle
in, Lucy and her husband Ben struggle to navigate their
transformation from adventurous lovers to new parents, taking
comfort in memories of their vibrant past as they begin to unearth
who their future selves might be. But the house has secrets of its
own, and the rooms seem to share recollections of Elsie's life with
Lucy. In her nearby nursing home, Elsie traces the span of her
life-the moments she can't bear to let go and the places to which
she dreams of returning. Her beloved former house is at the heart
of her memories of marriage, motherhood, love, and death, and the
boundary between present and past becomes increasingly porous for
both her and Lucy. Over the course of one hot Brisbane summer, two
families' stories intersect in sudden and unexpected ways. Through
the richly intertwined narratives of two ordinary, extraordinary
women, Ashley Hay uses her lyrical prose, poetic dialogue, and
stunning imagery to weave an intricate, bighearted story of what it
is to be human.
When Mara Gregory receives a letter from the father whom she
believed to have died when she was a child, her world is turned
upside down. Aaron Buchanan only discovered that he had a daughter
a couple of years ago and now he's desperate to play a part in her
life. In the face of her mother's opposition, Mara arranges to meet
her father and his family. In a breath-taking corner of the world,
amid a waterfront community on Australia's west coast, will Mara
find him the disappointment that her mother promises? And when
Australia brings another man into her life, she's faced with some
huge decisions and some heartrending choices.
A tale of hardship and survival, The Doorstep Child is a
heart-rending story from bestselling author Annie Murray. From a
tender age little Evie struggled . . . Evie spent her early years
left outside on the step. With a drunk for a father and a
neglectful mother, all little Evie has ever craved is a safe home
and a normal existence. Her young eyes had seen so much but this
never tainted her spirit. If it wasn't for her best friend Gary,
and friendly dog called Whisky - Evie might never have made it to
the sixteenth birthday. At sixteen she meets Ken, a sweet
brown-eyed boy, not much older than she is. Perhaps her fortunes
have changed? But no sooner does she give over her heart, she is
betrayed, not for the first time in her young life . . . Will Evie
ever find the love and warmth she's always craved?
An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice. Annabel, once the
daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude
to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and
beastly. Her circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of
Lord Ranulf's bailiff---a revolting man who has made unwelcome
advances on Annabel in the past. Believing that life in a nunnery
is the best way to escape the escalation of the bailiff's vile
behavior and to preserve the faith that sustains her, Annabel is
surprised to discover a sense of security and joy in her encounters
with Lord Ranulf. As Annabel struggles to confront her feelings,
she is involved in a situation that could place Ranulf in grave
danger. Ranulf's future, and possibly his heart, may rest in her
hands, and Annabel must decide whether to follow the plans she has
cherished or the calling God has placed on her heart.
Two young women find the bond of lifelong friendship gives them the
strength to hold on to their dreams, in the hardship of 1920s
Liverpool. In Friends Forever, Lyn Andrews weaves an unforgettable
saga of friendship overcoming life's hardships. Perfect for fans of
Nadine Dorries and Joan Jonker. In 1928 Bernie O'Sullivan and Molly
Keegan catch their first glimpse of the bustling city they're about
to call home. Both seventeen, and best friends since childhood, the
girls have left Ireland behind to seek an exciting new life in
Liverpool. They are dismayed to discover that the relatives they
are to stay with have barely two pennies to rub together; the
promised grand house is a run-down building in one of Liverpool's
worst slum areas. Desperate to escape, Bernie secures a position as
a domestic servant, while Molly is taken on as a shop assistant.
Soon they have settled and find themselves in love with local men.
For both, though, love holds surprises and the danger of ruin in an
unforgiving world . . .
A story of struggle and hardship and one girl's battle for survival
from the best-selling author of If You Were the Only Girl and
Another Man's Child. Angela McCluskey comes to Birmingham from
Ireland with her family as a young girl to escape the terrible
poverty in her homeland. But the dream of a better life is dashed
as bad fortune dogs the family. When Angela marries her childhood
sweetheart, she has hopes of a brighter future, which are dashed
when her husband is called up to fight in the Great War. Tragedy
strikes and Angela is left to rear her frail daughter on her own,
though the worst is yet to come when Angela suffers another
terrible misfortune. Pregnant and destitute and already with one
mouth to feed that she can ill afford, there is nowhere left to
turn. What destiny awaits Angela and her unborn child? Caught
between the devil and the deep blue sea, will Angela forever be
punished for the choices that she makes?
THE SECOND NOVEL IN MILLY ADAMS' BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES. Perfect for
fans of Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell. 'I raced through it and
loved every word.' - Frost Magazine March 1944, West London: it's
been five months since Verity Clement fled home for a life on
Britain's canals and she could never have imagined how tough it
would get. Yet hauling cargo between London and Birmingham is far
easier to face than the turbulence she's left behind. When Verity's
sweetheart returns unexpectedly from the front line, she dares to
dream of a brighter future. But life aboard the Marigold is never
smooth sailing. New recruit Sylvia is struggling with demons from
her past while crewmate Polly must carry on in the wake of
devastating news. Verity does her best to help, but a shocking
discovery is about to turn her own life upside-down. As the
realities of war begin to take their toll, the waterway girls will
have to pull together if they are to survive the uncertain times
ahead... Praise for Milly Adams: 'Well researched, with an engaging
heroine and a delightful ending.' Anna Jacobs 'Milly Adams' readers
will find the story and its rich cast of characters very
appealing.' Lizzie Lane
From America to Bermondsey, a story of hope, heartbreak and
hardship, by the bestselling author of Custard Tarts and Broken
Hearts. London, 1930. He promised her the earth. She found herself
in hell. Handsome Frank Rossi took Matty Gilbie away from her
working class roots in Bermondsey, East London and promised her
fame and fortune. In America, the Cockney Canary would become a
movie star. As his wife, she would be half of a power couple, feted
and adored by all. But the Wall Street Crash of 1929 puts paid to
all that, and as Frank becomes more violent and unstable, Matty
flees in the dead of night. Once home in Bermondsey, she goes into
hiding and starts desperately looking for work. But only Peak
Freans, the hated biscuit factory, is hiring staff. Then, as a
secret from her past comes back to haunt her, Matty learns that
Frank is on the move, determined to find her and get her back.
PRAISE FOR BOURBON CREAMS AND TATTERED DREAMS: 'This book should
not be missed. I cannot recommend it highly enough' Mrs H, Amazon
reviewer. 'I LOVED this book. So much detail that I felt I was
there. Great characters and so emotional' Oriette, Amazon reviewer.
'Amazing, heartfelt and moving' 23reviewstreet. 'This book is
filled with love, laughter and hope, and while the characters do
have their share of misfortunes and tragedies, what comes across in
Gibson's writing is something that is sadly missing in today's
modern, fast paced world - Community' Andrea Pryke, Amazon
reviewer. 'The fascinating history combined with a story about real
people with real problems and a lovely romantic ending made me fall
in love with this book. I highly recommend this heartwarming story,
it has a lot of charm and character' Suze Alexander, Amazon
reviewer.
In Secrets at Bletchley Park by Margaret Dickinson, two young women
from very different backgrounds meet in the Second World War and
are plunged into a life where security and discretion are
paramount. But both have secrets of their own to hide . . . In
1929, life for ten-year-old Mattie Price, born and raised in the
back streets of Sheffield, is tough. With a petty thief for a
father and a mother who turns to the bottle to cope with her
husband's brutish ways, it is left to the young girl and her
brother, Joe, to feed and care for their three younger siblings.
But Mattie has others rooting for her too. The Spencer family, who
live at the top of the same street, and Mattie's teachers recognize
that the girl is clever beyond her years and they, and Joe, are
determined that she shall have the opportunity in life she
deserves. Victoria Hamilton, living in the opulence of London's
Kensington, has all the material possessions that a young girl
could want. But her mother, Grace, a widow from the Great War, is
cold and distant, making no secret of the fact that she never
wanted a child. Grace lives her life in the social whirl of
upper-class society, leaving Victoria in the care of her governess
and the servants. At eleven years old, Victoria is sent to boarding
school where, for the first time in her young life, she is able to
make friends of her own age. Mattie and Victoria are both set on a
path that will bring them together at Bletchley Park in May 1940.
An unlikely friendship between the two young women is born and
together they will face the rest of the war keeping the nation's
secrets and helping to win the fight. They can tell no one, not
even their families, about their work or even where they are. But
keeping secrets is second nature to both of them . . .
Nothing can come between a mother and her child in this haunting
sequel to Eden's Children from the #1 New York Times bestselling
author of the Flowers in the Attic and Landry series-now popular
Lifetime movie events. Faith Eden's brief foray into motherhood is
marked by tragedy. Distraught that her baby was ripped away from
her, she is determined to get little Paula back from the wealthy
family who adopted her. Her brother, Trevor, is also anxious to get
the baby back and will do anything necessary to do so. But when the
dark truth comes to light, this twisted family will stop at nothing
to keep outsiders out and secrets in-no matter the cost.
The third in the classic family saga about the Eliots of
Damerosehay. Despite the success and acclaim he has found as an
actor, David Eliot struggles with the demands of his career. His
brittle conversation and seeming arrogance earn him the dislike of
his new secretary, Sebastian Weber. But when Sebastian visits
David's family home, he discovers a different side to his employer.
As Damerosehay and its inhabitants weave their magic, Sebastian
slowly begins to lay his own demons to rest.
Duty Nell Goodman is a good daughter. Her job in the local brewery
is the only thing keeping her and her mother afloat. But with her
mother becoming increasingly eccentric and requiring more and more
attention, Nell is starting to feel the burden of her
responsibilities. Dreams When Nell goes to George Wilmot, the
brewery's owner, for help he offers her a job as a live-in servant
at Wilmot Grange. And then she begins to grow closer to Devlin,
George's son, and it looks like Nell's luck is finally changing.
Despair An unwelcome discovery and a tragedy mean that things
suddenly change. Devlin pulls away from Nell, her mother's
behaviour is becoming worse, and there are secrets around every
corner. Somehow Nell is at the heart of all the drama and yet she
has no idea of the part she is supposed to play . . .
A little girl is found abandoned on a beach one chilly Monday in
October, alone apart from the body of her mother, cold beside her.
Rendered completely silent by her traumatic experience, she is
given the name Monday by the woman who discovers her and takes her
to the Red Cliffs Ragged School - an old, crumbling building
perched above the Torquay bay. Her saviour, twenty-two-year old
Sarah Sullivan, has also had a tough life. But when she was
summoned to help out at Red Cliffs - a haven for poverty-stricken
children from the cities - by her godfather Samuel she also found
her own second chance within its walls. Now she will do anything to
help the mischievous, loveable children there. Especially Monday
whose continued silence tears at her heart. But with Samuel's
health failing and his grasping nephew Christian eager to inherit,
Red Cliffs is under threat. Sarah needs to fight - the children
need her, and surprisingly she find she needs them. Will she be
able to save the school and protect the little girl she's come to
love so much, the one she's named Monday's Child? Monday's Child is
the first in the Red Cliff Ragged School series, soon to be
followed by Orphans and Angels. Praise for Linda Finlay 'Warm and
atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express
'Take time out for a page-turner about family mysteries and
betrayal' Take-a-Break 'A compelling saga . . . with a surprising
and emotional ending which weaves together the storylines in a most
satisfying way. Strongly recommended and a great read on a Cornish
holiday' cjbrownecrimewriter.com 'A captivating and emotional novel
about a strong woman struggling to find her own way in the world
when others wish to see her fail' Winstone Books
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The Promise
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Lesley Pearse
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A heartbreaking, enduring and masterfully told story set in the
battlefields of the First World War from the international number
one bestselling author Lesley Pearse War threatens to take all she
has loved and lived for . . . On the outbreak of war, Belle
Reilly's husband Jimmy enlists and heads for the deadly trenches of
northern France. But Belle knows she cannot stand idly by when so
many are sacrificing their lives. Volunteering to help battlefield
wounded, Belle is posted to France as a Red Cross ambulance driver.
There, a tragic accident brings her face to face with Etienne - a
man from her past she's never quite forgotten. Torn between
forbidden passion, loyalty and love, Belle is caught in an
impossible situation. Will she succumb to the dark forces of this
most brutal of wars? Or will fate intervene and finally lead her to
lasting happiness? _________ 'Pearse will pull your heartstrings'
Sun 'Characters it is impossible not to care about' Daily Mail 'An
addictive tear-jerker with characters you'll adore, laugh with and
cry for' Bella 'Full of love, passion and heartbreak' Best
'Glorious, heartwarming' Woman & Home
In her nostalgic and heart-warming saga, Sunday Times bestselling
author Lyn Andrews evokes the ups and downs of life in the back
streets of 1930s Liverpool 'An outstanding storyteller' Woman's
Weekly Liverpool, 1935. Monica and Joan Copperfield are firm
friends. Monica dreams of a better life as a hairdresser - though
her parents are suspicious of such a glamorous profession. Joan has
her eye on a job at Crawford's biscuit factory, with cheap
chocolate biscuits as an irresistible perk. When Monica catches the
eye of her boss's son, she's flattered. But could he ever be
serious about a back-street girl? Meanwhile Glaswegian Jim is keen
on Joan - but she's grown up around a bad marriage, and is
suspicious of romance. Yet Jim's kindness and sense of humour are
hard to resist . . . Shocking secrets, lifelong friendships and the
unbreakable spirit of a working-class community facing war are
woven irresistibly together in Lyn Andrews' evocative novel.
Readers are loving The Girls From Mersey View 'What a delightful
story' ***** 'I loved the characters and the setting. This is a
story of hope and friendship and I highly recommend' ***** 'What a
delight this book was to read ... an inspirational story' ***** 'I
loved this book and would recommend it to anyone' *****
'1942 was going to be a very different type of year to its
predecessor, she decided resolutely. Gone would be the feckless
Evie, mooning over one faithless man after another, and in would
come a bolder and more positive Evie ' As a new year begins and the
world is at war, Evie Yeo is turning over a new leaf. Her nearest
and dearest in the little Devon village of Lymbridge, the war
effort for the boys on the front, and her class of infant pupils
will be getting all of her attention this year and nothing will
soften her resolve. Though rations are slim, and work is hard with
the men away, Evie knows she's lucky to have her friends and family
around her - even if they don't always agree on each other's
choices in fashion, hobbies or love. They have supported her
through a broken heart more than once so she knows they'll stick
together even when there are new suitors, new babies or new jobs to
contend with. But as the snow falls, Evie realises it might be
harder than she thought to put the past behind her and find her
happy ending. And when the trauma of war is felt even in the
usually peaceful village, will Evie and those she cares about
emerge unscathed?
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