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Alexandra Morton has a reputation round the close-knit Leicester
backstreets where she lives for being a bit of a matchmaker, as
there's nothing she enjoys more than offering useful advice to
courting couples. But when her beloved husband Gil is sacked from
work, having been wrongly accused of molesting a female member of
staff, her whole world is suddenly turned upside down. For the
first time in twenty-five years, Lex needs to get a job in order to
make ends meet, so she goes to work in a marriage bureau and puts
her skill to good use.
Cabbie Chas Tyme is shy, kind-hearted and always ready to see the
best in people. His main concern is for his widowed mother, Iris,
and, by working hard at Black's Taxis, he does all he can to
provide for her. But Iris just wishes he'd concentrate on finding a
nice girl who'd appreciate his worth. If only he had the courage to
ask someone out... Meanwhile, in a local firm of solicitors in
Leicester, a striking young secretary is realising that her fiance
- a handsome junior solicitor - is not the man for her and, sadly,
Harrie knows it's time to rethink her life. When she takes a
temporary position in the office of Black's Taxis, she soon
discovers that there are some people who have little respect for
the law nor care who they use to carry out their devious plans...
Kay Clifton has waited five, long, lonely years for her husband Bob
to come home from the war. Despite her excitement at his return,
their whirlwind romance prior to his departure makes her feel as
though she hardly knows him, so it's not surprising that Kay is
apprehensive when she meets him at the station. Kay's hopes of
starting their blissfully happy marriage are dashed by the presence
of Bob's fellow soldier Tony. Bob is indebted to Tony for saving
his life and seems hell bent on repaying that debt to the couple's
detriment. But as Tony starts acting more and more strangely, Kay
worries that something else happened during the war that Bob is
keeping secret. And Bob himself isn't behaving like the man whom
she waved off so tearfully all those years ago. But with the love
and encouragement of her family and friends, Kay is determined that
whatever it takes she will bring out the Bob with whom she first
fell in love and forge the future that they had envisaged before
the war wreaked its havoc.
When Maddie Ashman is tricked into giving up her baby for adoption
she is utterly devastated. Her mother has convinced Maddie that she
has no choice, as the child is illegitimate and the father has
deserted her. But this is the final straw for Maddie and she knows
she must leave home. It's now or never. But who can she to turn for
help? Catching the train to Leicester, she goes in search of the
one person who might take her in - even though she has no idea
where they live. And when she gets a job in a funeral parlour she
discovers that life is full of surprises - for love and laughter
can be found in the most unlikely places!
Set in a holiday camp in the late 1950s, Lynda Page's saga is full
of hilarious anecdotes and heartwarming adventures amongst the
holidaymakers and staff. Sure to appeal to fans of the hit musical
Dreamboats and Petticoats. When Rhonda Fleming runs away from home
the last place she expects to end up is at a Jolly's holiday camp.
But a chance encounter with a chalet maid at the train station
leads Rhonnie to Mablethorpe on a cold winter's day and her life
changes for ever. Thrown in at the deep end working for the boss's
wife, Rhonnie discovers there's never a dull moment at Jolly's -
particularly with staff like Dan around. From the beauty contest by
the pool to jiving in the Paradise dance hall and from the
rollercoaster at the fair to sitting on a moonlit beach, the
holidaymakers are guaranteed to have the time of their lives. But
when the boss's son reappears nothing can prepare Rhonnie for what
lies ahead...
Since the death of her husband May Jeffries has struggled to
provide for her only child, Jenny. Even now that Jenny's working in
a Leicester china shop, things are not easy. Jenny thinks that part
of the problem could be the good-for-nothing men that her mother
can't seem to resist, and she's delighted when May finally sees the
true colours of her latest flame and throws him out. But when he
turns up at the china shop and loses Jenny her job it seems their
troubles are far from over. And when a sudden thunderstorm forces
her to take shelter in a furniture warehouse on the way home things
seem worse than ever. But good fortune comes when you least expect
it...
Jolly's campers are guaranteed to have a holiday to remember, but
that's not always easy to achieve thanks to the array of colourful
characters who pour through Jolly's gates. Jackie Sims works in the
general office and her ambition is one day to be in charge. But she
never wanted her lucky break to come about through such tragic
circumstances... While Drina Jolly goes away to help her family
come to terms with their grief, she puts her faith in Jackie to
keep the business running smoothly and Jackie is determined she
will do whatever it takes not to let her down. Despite her
resilience and resourcefulness, Jackie can't run the camp on her
own and the abrupt, unapproachable temporary camp manager, Harold
Rose, seems unwilling to help her. But she has an ally in
fun-loving, red-headed receptionist Ginger Williams whose support
she will need to help her through the turmoil, chaos and heartbreak
that is about to come her way. Following on from The Time of our
Lives, Lynda Page's nostalgic saga of fun, frolics and mayhem at a
seaside holiday camp is sure to delight anyone who has ever enjoyed
an English holiday beside the sea.
A riveting, heart-rending tale of betrayal and revenge. Erica and
Simon Dunmore have been happily married for fifteen years. The only
thing that casts a shadow over Rica's happiness is her failure to
have a baby and Simon realises he would do anything to provide her
with the child she so desperately craves. Then unexpectedly he
brings home a beautiful baby boy whose mother has given him up for
adoption and Rica cannot believe her luck - they can be a proper
family at last. Little does she realise the horror that lies ahead
when her husband and son go missing...
It is meant to be one of the happiest days of Vinnie Deakin's life:
her younger daughter's wedding day. But her joy soon evaporates
when Vinnie's husband calmly announces that he is leaving her.
Vinnie tries to hide the truth from her workmates, convinced that
her husband will come back to her, but kind and caring Betty
Trubshaw isn't a fool. She's heard the rumours about Tommy Deakin
and, when things go from bad to worse, Betty's friendship gives
Vinnie the strength to carry on. Betty is not the only person who
cares about Vinnie's future - her neighbour, Noreen Adler, though
brash and outspoken, surely means well; and her boss, Mr Hamlin,
has always had a soft spot for Vinnie, if only he had the courage
to let his feelings show. But there are people close to Vinnie who
are not what they seem and she must tread carefully if she is ever
going to trust again...
With the world at her feet, eighteen-year-old Cam Rogers has every
right to feel bitter at the legacy she is left to deal with when a
series of traumatic events take place that shapes her destiny for
ever. Instead, though, she does her utmost to overcome the
challenges that lie ahead and to make the best of what she's got.
Rose Rogers is not so forgiving. Consumed with bitterness for the
cruel way she feels that life has treated her, she does not care
who she hurts or how she uses people, even those closest to her.
For she will stop at nothing to get the life she has been denied.
Fifteen years is a long time to wait for a marriage proposal, but
it seems that Isobel Jenkin's patience has finally paid off.
Lawrence Clayton is getting married but - to Izzie's total
devastation - it's not to her but to another woman whom he'd been
secretly dating behind her back. When he mindlessly flaunts his new
bride, Izzie decides enough is enough. But how can she put his
betrayal behind her and start afresh? Izzie could never have
predicted that helping an elderly lady find her way back to her
residential home would provide the answer. The owner of the home,
Mrs Johnson, instantly recognises Izzie's worth and offers her a
job. But not everyone in the establishment is what they seem and
there are those who are using the atmosphere of openness and trust
to their own selfish advantage. Izzie soon finds she's embroiled in
devious goings-on she could never have anticipated.
All Connie Monroe has ever wanted is to be a hotel receptionist.
She is overjoyed, therefore, when Captain Fosedyke, the manager of
the Connaught where she works as a chambermaid, gives her a lucky
break and invites her to prove her worth on the reception desk.
Then the inexperienced owner of the hotel, Miss Griffin, arrives to
regain control of the neglected business and Connie grabs the
opportunity to show how resourceful she can really be. For, despite
their different backgrounds, Connie Monroe and Edelina Griffin are
about to discover they have a lot in common as they fight for the
survival of the hotel. But someone doesn't want them to succeed...
Twenty-four-year-old Lynnie Downs has a lot on her plate. First and
foremost are her plans to marry Ozzie Matthews - but the odds are
stacked against him ever settling down. Then there's her mother and
her younger brothers to worry about. Ray's due out of prison soon,
Jimmy and Dec have escaped from Leicester to avoid the police, and
Colin is up to no good, as usual. But at work Lynnie can forget all
this. For behind the counter at Cigar Sid's betting shop, where
hopes are dashed and dreams are made, Lynnie's own fortunes are
about to change...
For Kacie Cooper, life in Leicester in 1959 is almost perfect. She
is the top stylist in a reputable hair salon, and her husband
Dennis is dreaming of the big time with his rock 'n' roll band.
Only one thing mars Kacie's happiness: her parents' constant
disapproval that she doesn't have a 'proper' job or a more
respectable husband, like her sister Caroline. But when Caroline
turns up on Kacie's doorstep, asking to stay for a while, the
revelation that follows plunges Kacie's own life into chaos and
threatens everything that matters...
Francine Champion loves her life working as a mechanic at her
uncle's Leicester garage. But when Eddie Taylor starts seeing her
best friend, Stella, Frankie can't help feeling uneasy. Eddie's
certainly charming, but Frankie can see he's a bad lot. She's
shocked, then, when she finds out it's she, Frankie, that Eddie
wants. Within days he's broken up her relationship with her steady
boyfriend, ruined her friendship with Stella and started pursuing
her so relentlessly that before she knows it, Frankie has agreed to
marry Eddie. After a year the marriage is going well and Frankie
can't think why she had doubts about her husband. But she should
have trusted her first instincts, because Eddie is far more
dangerous than she ever imagined...
At eleven years of age, Albertina Listerman loses her parents in a
terrible accident. At twenty-one, she experiences further tragedy
when her half-brother commits suicide, having squandered the family
fortune. Robbed of her very last penny, Ally is thrust into a world
of hardship for which she is ill-prepared. Her salvation comes in
the form of Jack Fossett, a kind lad who takes pity on this
beautiful, bedraggled girl, and welcomes Ally into his heart. But
Jack's mother Flo is less convinced, and time must pass and secrets
must be revealed before Ally and Flo see eye to eye - particularly
when they discover that Ally is not as destitute as she thought...
Grace Wilkins and Bessie Rudney have been neighbours for over
twenty years but it takes the outbreak of World War Two for them to
become friends. The more time Grace spends with Bessie, her six
boistrous children and her loving husband Tom, the more she
realises what has been missing from her own loveless marriage. As
the war takes its toll on Leicester, and one by one the men folk
leave to join the fighting, Grace finds comfort in helping others.
Each day, as she takes on another new challenge, Grace realises
that her daughter might have been right all along - it's time to
break out, really make something of her life, and possibly find
true love, before it's too late...
An unexpected windfall gives Peggie Cartwright the lucky break she
deserves. At last she can save her family from financial ruin. Ever
since Cyrus Crabbe stole her father Septimus's brake and claimed it
as his own vehicle, Sep has dreamed of the day he would run a bus
service for the villagers of Leicester to put the Crabbes out of
business once and for all. It now looks like that day is in sight.
But Cyrus Crabbe is a dangerous man, determined to stop the
Cartwrights from succeeding. A wicked remark from his acid tongue
forces Septimus to abandon his beloved brood, and as Sep's absence
stretches from weeks to months, Peggie watches her mother sink into
a deep decline. Peggie's brothers and sisters are used to heartache
but when Billy is beaten black and blue and Cyrus's son Reginald
turns his attentions to young Letty it seems that none of the
family is to be spared... Peggie knows it's up to her to keep the
business afloat and spirits raised. For no matter what obstacles
are thrown her way she is determined to fulfil her father's dream.
Evie Grayson has always had a flair for fashion, so when she is
promoted to the General Office at Dawson's hosiery factory in
Leicester, she rises to the challenge. But then Evie stumbles upon
sinister goings-on in the accounts department and, to her surprise
and confusion, she realises her spiteful sister Florrie could be
involved... Despite her career success, romance has always eluded
Evie, and it is not until she meets Edward Bradshaw that she falls
deeply in love. But why are their families so opposed to the union?
And what is Evie's mother trying to conceal about the past?
When Charlie Higgins is unfairly dismissed from his job in a
Leicester shoe factory his family become crippled by poverty.
Refusing to surrender to her husband's misfortunes, Annie manages
to keep food on the table and faith in their hearts. Until tragedy
strikes again. With the threat of the workhouse looming over them,
Annie and her young son Georgie seek refuge with their only
relatives: the Burbages - a family they have never met and know
nothing about. Adapting to farmlife is a gruelling experience for
Annie and Georgie, but hard work and cheerfulness earn them
respect. But at the back of Annie's mind, she knows that one day
she must return to Leicester to confront the memories she has left
behind and begin a new life for herself and her son...
Things have never been easy for Dee Kirby. With her looks and
personality she never wants for admirers, but as soon as people
discover her mother is a prostitute, Dee is treated with disgust
and cruelty. And when Dee's mother dies owing a huge amount of
money to a local gang, a grieving Dee finds herself face to face
with ruthless criminals... Meanwhile, Calum Jackson, convicted of a
crime he didn't commit, has just been released from prison and is
determined to get a decent job and make a new life for himself.
It's not long before Dee crosses his path and he is instantly
smitten. But will he be able to protect her, and give her the
happiness she deserves?
Kelly McCallan has more than her fair share of worries. Her mother
is dying and needs constant care; her father has returned to
Leicester from the Second World War but is an emotional wreck; and
her brother Mickey has turned to a life of crime that is putting
the whole family at risk. Kelly's boyfriend Rodney and his sister
Glenda know that she's scared of what Micky might do next. But they
turn a blind eye to her fears - with disastrous consequences for
them all. When Kelly has lost eveything she holds dear, she and
Glenda pick up the pieces and start again. And one man in
particular, Alec Alderman, is there when she needs him most. But
Alec has problems of his own...
In a run-down cottage, deep in woodland on the outskirts of
Leicestershire, sixteen-year-old Tilda Penny lives in fear of her
drunken father's violent attacks.. Born with a withered arm, Tilda
is branded an outcast in the community and her only comfort is
drawn from her friendship with seven-year-old Eustace Sprocket.
Suffering from his aunt's intolerable abuse, he too is no stranger
to rejection. Entering her cottage one evening, Tilda stumbles apon
a young man about to steal her life savings. But instead of
throwing Ben McCraven out into the cold night air, she takes pity
on him and offers him shelter for the night. Tilda's one simple act
of kindness is to have far-reaching consequences...
For Josie Rawlings, caring for her cantankerous old grandmother and
running her vegetable stall in Leicester's market square is hard
work. But then things get a whole lot worse when Josie's
inheritance is stolen and her granddmother's death brings eviction
from the only home she's ever known. Determined to rise above these
bitter blows, Josie struggles to support herself, and, desperate
for affection, stumbles into an ill-fated love affair. But there
are those around who do recognise Josie's worth, and, although she
is unaware of it, one man in particular is keeping a close eye on
her progress...
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