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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction
If you love Katie Flynn and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's
WWI story of love, loss and triumph!Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in
Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom's great-uncle has
bequeathed him in his will. The move to England couldn't have come
at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter
Uprising and Kitty's brother is now in prison. The house in Weaver
Street is all they hoped for, and after a shaky start with her new
neighbours, Kitty believes the world is her oyster. Until that is,
Tom is conscripted into the navy. With Tom away, it's up to Kitty
and the women of Weaver Street to get each other through the war.
Praise for Chrissie Walsh:'An authentic Yorkshire saga - you can
almost hear the clacking of the looms. Add a feisty mill girl,
determined to fight injustice, and you'll be reading through the
night' Alrene Hughes, on The Girl from the Mill. 'Full of joy,
sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' Elizabeth Gill, on The
Child from the Ash Pits 'A captivating story of family, relations
and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that
make you shed a tear. The Child from the Ash Pits is everything a
good read should be' Diane Allen, on The Child from the Ash Pits
What readers say about Chrissie Walsh:'I could not fault any of
this book, as the author brings all the characters to life, its
such an interesting story that will engross readers all the way
through. Loved it.' 'Really well written and very enjoyable,
keeping the reader engrossed and gripped until the very last page.'
'Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was engrossed from start to
finish. Good strong characters, and strong storyline. Great author.
I recommend.' 'The author writes so descriptively about the
characters you feel you know them inside out. A brilliant read and
I can't wait for the next novel to be published.'
1913 Lydia Miller, daughter of a German doctor, is training to
become a nurse when she first meets debonair Robert Ravening, the
nephew of a Lord and a keen aviator and promptly falls in love.
When the Great War begins in 1914, Robert enlists with the Royal
Flying Corps and as a nurse, determined to help all she can, Lydia
is sent to France. But her love affair with Robert has more than
one consequence as secrets and sins are disclosed. Also being both
British and German Lydia finds herself in No Man's Land, suspected
by one and imprisoned by the other. Previously published as Home
for Christmas 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
An enchanting novel about fate, second chances, and hope, lost and
found, by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Last of the
Moon Girls. Soline Roussel is well schooled in the business of
happy endings. For generations her family has kept an exclusive
bridal salon in Paris, where magic is worked with needle and
thread. It's said that the bride who wears a Roussel gown is
guaranteed a lifetime of joy. But devastating losses during World
War II leave Soline's world and heart in ruins and her faith in
love shaken. She boxes up her memories, stowing them away, along
with her broken dreams, determined to forget. Decades later, while
coping with her own tragic loss, aspiring gallery owner Rory Grant
leases Soline's old property and discovers a box containing letters
and a vintage wedding dress, never worn. When Rory returns the
mementos, an unlikely friendship develops, and eerie parallels in
Rory's and Soline's lives begin to surface. It's clear that they
were destined to meet-and that Rory may hold the key to righting a
forty-year wrong and opening the door to shared healing and,
perhaps, a little magic.
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