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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > Second World War fiction
BRISTOL 1943 and life for the Tobacco Girls isn't getting any
easier...Bridget Milligan has donned a uniform and joined the
nursing services where she becomes intrigued with the miracles of
modern medicine. She's also torn between family loyalty, her new
career and Lyndon O'Neill, the love of her life. Is it too
impossible to hope that everything will come out right in the end?
Phyllis Harvey is still serving in Malta where she sees the
casualties of war first hand. Finally it seems like Phyllis is
blessed with true in love, but fate can sometimes be a rocky road
and nothing is that certain. Maisie Miles is left holding the home
front at the tobacco factory but with the sudden death of her
grandmother finds herself once more alone in the world. However,
thanks to a substantial inheritance, she is able to extend a
helping hand to a friend in desperate need. There are tears and
laughter, goodbyes and new arrivals along with the hope that new
beginnings are not far over the horizon. 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
PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER... 'A fantastically engrossing story. I
love it' KELLY RIMMER 'Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you
how much I loved this book' RACHEL BURTON 'A gorgeously rich and
romantic novel' KATE FORSYTH Her Mother's Secret is the story of a
brave young woman chasing her dream against society's disapproval,
perfect for fans of Gill Paul, Kate Furnivall and Penny Vincenzi.
********* 1918, England. Armistice Day should bring peace into
Leonora East's life. Rather than making cosmetics secretly in her
father's chemist shop, Leo hopes to now display her wares openly.
Instead, Spanish flu arrives in the village, claiming her father's
life. Determined to start over she boards a ship to New York City,
where she meets debonair department store heir Everett Forsyth . .
. 1939, New York City. Everett's daughter, Alice, a promising
ballerina, receives a mysterious letter inviting her to star in a
series of advertisements for a cosmetics line. If she accepts she
will be immortalized like dancers such as Zelda Fitzgerald,
Josephine Baker and Ginger Rogers. Why, then, are her parents so
quick to forbid it? MORE PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER... 'If you enjoy
historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book'
Sally Hepworth 'Stunning . . . Will have you captivated' Liz Byrski
'This romance will have you enchanted' Woman's Day 'Natasha Lester
is our generation's Louisa May Alcott' Tess Woods 'What a GEM!'
Sara Foster 'Natasha Lester brings bold, brave women to life'
Courier Mail 'I love this book' Rachael Johns 'Exquisite!' Vanessa
Carnevale 'Engaging' Herald Sun 'An essential addition to
Australian fiction' AusRomToday 'Utterly compelling' Good Reading
'Emotion that will touch your heart and soul deeply' Jodi Gibson
'Fascinating, evocative and meticulously researched' Annabel Abbs
'Entertaining and provocative' Perth Festival 'Lester has woven a
fine, original story of everlasting quality.' BetterReading 'A
captivating tale' Daily Examiner 'A delightful and multi-faceted
romp through the jazz era' Natalie Salvo 'Excellent historical
fiction' The Book Muse 'You will love this even if you're not a
regular reader of historical fiction' Jess Just Reads 'Storytelling
at its finest' Great Reads & Tea Leaves
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
Shortlisted for the CWA/Ian Fleming Award, The Interrogator is a
masterful spy story set in the darkest days of the Second World
War. The Enigma Code has been broken - but what if German High
Command can read our naval signals, too? For all readers of John le
Carre and Robert Harris - 'Terrific... Robert Harris had better
watch out' Daily Mail. Spring, 1941. The armies of the Reich are
masters of Europe. Britain stands alone, dependent on her battered
navy for survival, while Hitler's submarines - his 'grey wolves' -
prey on the Atlantic convoys that are the country's only lifeline.
Lieutenant Douglas Lindsay is amongst just a handful of men picked
up when his ship is torpedoed. Unable to free himself from the
memories of that night at sea, he becomes an interrogator with
naval intelligence, questioning captured U-Boat crews. He is
convinced the Germans have broken British naval codes, but he's a
lone voice, a damaged outsider, and his superiors begin to wonder -
can he really be trusted when so much is at stake? As the Blitz
reduces Britain's cities to rubble and losses at sea mount, Lindsay
becomes increasingly isolated and desperate. No one will believe
him, not even his lover, Mary Henderson, who works at the very
heart of the intelligence establishment. Lindsay decides to risk
all in one last throw of the dice, setting a trap for his prize
captive - and nemisis - U-Boat Commander Jurgen Mohr, the man who
sent his ship to its doom.
Discover the bestselling Mulberry Lane historical series by Rosie
Clarke.London 1958 Life has moved on since the war and the
youngsters of Mulberry Lane are growing up fast. Peggy's Ronaski's
family is struggling with growing pains but she is always there,
strong, reliable and ready to help whenever a crisis hits.
Meanwhile, Maureen Hart has family problems of her own to contend
with. Together they will work hard to conquer all of what life has
to throw at them... Join Peggy and Maureen as their siblings embark
on life's new adventures and try to forge a partnerships for
success. What does the future hold for the families and friends of
Mulberry Lane? 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'
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