A brand new series full of friendship, singing and laughter as war
looms...Cleethorpes 1939 With the country teetering on the brink of
war everyone faces an uncertain future. Destitute after the tragic
death of her father, aspiring singer Jessie Delaney and her family
have no choice other than to accept the charity of relatives to
ensure a roof over their heads. Spiteful Aunt Iris soon has Jessie
dreaming of a life filled with colour and excitement that she knows
the theatre can offer. How can Jessie escape the drudgery, support
her family and pursue her dreams? Through her father's connections
Jessie finds work as a Variety Girl in a new show at the Empire in
Cleethorpes, a small seaside theatre on the east coast. But taking
the job means flying solo and leaving her family and her
sweetheart, Harry behind. Friendships are forged but will the
glamour of show business lose its shine without those she loves
close by? A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of
Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes. Praise for Tracy
Baines: 'A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work
and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by
jealousy and spite'. Rosie Clarke 'Immerse yourself in the
exciting, evocative world of Wartime musical theatre. I highly
recommend this book.' Fenella Miller 'An emotional, entertaining
read that had me gripped!' Sheila Riley 'An absorbing and poignant
saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend
it...' Elaine Roberts 'Terrific - beautifully written. The book
twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' Maisie Thomas 'A
pleasure from start to finish.' Glenda Young '...you will have to
read this well-researched song and dance of a novel in great gulps
as I did' Annie Clark 'I just loved this book! Molly Walton The
Variety Girls is terrific - beautifully written & with an
unusual background. The stage costumes twinkle with sequins and the
book twinkles with tiny details of theatre life that add depth and
atmosphere to this well-crafted and satisfying story. Maisie
Thomas, The Railway Girls 'A pleasure from start to finish.' Glenda
Young, Belle of the Backstreets '...you will have to read this
well-researched song and dance of a novel in great gulps as I did'
Milly Adams 'an evocative, busy, entertaining read, which has well
balanced touches of humour, vying with angst, and of course, more
than a dollop of tension.' Margaret Graham, Frost Magazine
'Characterisation is one of the book's strong points - the
individual characters stay in your mind long after you finish the
story.' Barbara Dynes, The Voice
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