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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction > Second World War fiction
Bristol 1941 Having left her abusive husband for very good reasons,
Mary Anne Randall finds herself judged harshly by her friends and
neighbours, after courageously risking everything for a second
chance at happiness with Michael. With Michael away fighting Mary
Anne is less concerned by her tarnished reputation and focusses on
keeping her beloved children safe. But with the bombs beginning to
fall on Bristol, danger is all too close to home. Will Mary Anne
rise above her tarnished reputation and protect those she loves
from the uncertainty of a world at war? A sequel to A Wartime Wife.
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
Bristol 1941 Having left her abusive husband for very good reasons,
Mary Anne Randall finds herself judged harshly by her friends and
neighbours, after courageously risking everything for a second
chance at happiness with Michael. With Michael away fighting Mary
Anne is less concerned by her tarnished reputation and focusses on
keeping her beloved children safe. But with the bombs beginning to
fall on Bristol, danger is all too close to home. Will Mary Anne
rise above her tarnished reputation and protect those she loves
from the uncertainty of a world at war? A sequel to A Wartime Wife.
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
A secret from the war with the power to change one woman's
future... 1939: War has broken out, and in Albania Bekim's family
take in a Jewish family fleeing from Nazi Austria. The years of war
will shape his life in unimaginable ways as Bekim grows to love
Hannelore, doing everything in his power to protect her. But will
he be enough to keep her safe? 2019: Following a shock redundancy,
Ruth is taking an extended holiday in southern Italy where she
befriends local Zak. When Zak's dying father asks them to solve a
mystery from his past, Ruth leaps at the chance. Journeying through
his homeland of Albania, Ruth and Zak race to find the sacred
artefacts hidden in the mountains during the war. A stunning and
emotional novel of love and danger, perfect for fans of Lorna Cook
and Rachel Hore. Praise for Out of the Mountain's Shadow 'I have to
say this is one of the best World War II Historical Fiction books I
have read. I have not read any others that take place in Albania. I
loved all the characters in the book' Reader review 'Powerful,
gripping, and emotional. It's another look at the horrors of World
War II and how simple ordinary people went to great lengths to
protect those that were being persecuted. I highly recommend'
Reader review 'Outstanding - the best book I have read in a long
time. Before reading this book I knew nothing about the history of
Albania but learnt from reading this novel and it has instilled me
to find out more. The characters were all very likeable.' Reader
review 'My first book by this author and what a revelation ... a
tale of courage, hope and love. It's quite a harrowing journey, and
I'm so delighted to have had the privilege to be on it. This book
has been executed with such fine detail I have absolutely nothing
but 5-star praise for this book' Reader review
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Bristol - 1945 The war has ended; the men are returning home to
their loved ones, but for some things have changed. Charlotte
Hennessey-White's husband, David is no longer the gentle loving man
he once was and Charlotte, so independent during the war, is
devastated. Edna Burbage's strong fiancee, Colin has suffered
appalling physical injuries. He won't hold her to her promise of
marriage, but she insists her feelings are unchanged. But is that
true? Is she marrying him out of love or pity? And Polly Chandler's
sweetheart, Gavin who'd she'd planned her whole future around,
hasn't come home at all. War and suffering have changed their men
leaving the women to cope on their own. But they too are changed.
They harbour secrets best kept that could do untold damage to these
already fragile lives. 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
Theo Lawder and Zac Bonneval meet in the army at the outbreak of
World War II. They survive the horror of Dunkirk and become lovers.
Theo goes to work at Bletchley Park, where he becomes friendly with
Alan Turing. After the war he joins the Foreign Office, while Zac
works for MI6. They make a good life together. But this is a time
when homosexuals are criminalised, and the pressure of being
outcasts in society takes a terrible toll. Zac becomes deeply
depressed and goes away. Can their love survive society's hatred?
The first in a heartwarming saga series set during the Second World
War. Perfect for fans of Pam Howes and Elaine Everest. 1942 Working
in the greengrocers and playing the piano in the pub a couple of
nights a week isn't fulfilling nineteen-year-old Trixie Smith's
idea of helping Britain win the war. One day she sees a poster
advertising the Women's Timber Corps and decides to sign up - soon
she is on her way to Scotland for four weeks of training to become
a Lumberjill. On her journey north she meets Cy, an American
soldier on leave. Their attraction is instant and they both feel
that fate has brought them together. Although their time with one
another is brief, they promise that they'll be together as soon as
the war is over. But training to become a Lumberjill is hard;
working in all weathers, felling trees and hauling timber is
dangerous and exhausting. Luckily Trixie quickly makes friends with
three of her fellow Lumberjills. Each of them has different reasons
for signing up and travelling far from home, but running away from
your problems doesn't make them disappear.
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