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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > Second World War fiction
Discover the brand new instalment in Lizzie Lane's bestselling
Tobacco Girls series! War is fleeting, but true love last
forever...May 1944 Hope and excitement is in the air when news
breaks of the allied forces landing in Normandy. D Day has arrived.
However, the day-to-day struggles for the Tobacco Girls continue.
Carole Thomas wants her old life back. She is burdened with the
guilt of being a young single mother and considers having baby
Paula adopted, but Maisie Miles will do anything to stop her.
Phyllis Mason having found the love of her life is getting married
in Malta to Mick Fairbrother, but will the dangerous legacies of
war plague her happy day? Bridget O'Neill finds herself posted to
one of the hospitals receiving the injured from the D-Day landing
beaches. Her most fervent hope is that her husband, Lyndon, does
not become one of them. Peace is on the horizon, but will their
wishes and dreams win through and bring them a happy ever after?
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
A moving and nostalgic saga from Pam Evans, set in London during
the Second World War. Perfect for readers of Katie Flynn, Kitty
Neale and Dilly Court. It is autumn 1940 and, as the bombs drop on
London, a close-knit community struggles to survive. Working at the
local post office, Bessie Green does her best to keep her
customers' spirits up, but when she receives a telegram addressed
to her parents, there's nothing she can do to prevent the heartache
that lies ahead. Then Bessie hears that eleven-year-old Daisy Mason
has been orphaned in a blast, and she's sure that taking Daisy into
their home is just what her parents need to help them overcome
their grief. At first, Daisy won't settle, then her handsome
brother Josh comes back on leave and things look up for all of
them. But the war brings further challenges for Bessie and her
friends - with more hearts broken and loved-ones lost - before they
can dare to dream of a brighter future... Readers love Pam Evans
heartwarming family sagas: 'A touching novel' Daily Express 'An
unforgettable tale of life during the war' Our Time 'Nostalgia,
heartbreak, danger and war: all the ingredients of an engrossing
novel' Bolton News 'There's a special kind of warmth that shines
through the characters' Lancashire Evening Post 'This book touched
me very, very much. It's lovely' North Wales Chronicle
The brand new instalment in Fenella J. Miller's bestselling
Goodwill House series.July 1940 With Hitler's bombs getting closer,
WAAF Diane Forsyth is determined to face the oncoming danger and do
her duty to support the brave RAF pilots who risk their lives as
they take to the skies. And there's one pilot in particular Di
hopes remains safe - Squadron Leader Freddie Hanover. But with a
romance between them growing, Di and Freddie know their duty must
always come first. How can they dream of a future together whilst
this terrible war continues? Lady Joanna Harcourt understands Di's
vow of duty - she's taken one herself. But Joanna also knows that
life is terribly precious and that one must make the most of every
single day...before it's too late. Don't miss the next
heart-breaking instalment in Fenella J. Miller's beautiful Goodwill
House series. 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
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