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THE BRAND-NEW WARTIME SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON, MUCH-LOVED
AUTHOR OF THE HALFPENNY GIRLS 'In the grand tradition of sagas set
down by the late and great Catherine Cookson' Jean Fullerton on
Blackpool Lass BLACKPOOL, 1922. Martha and Trisha may have escaped
poverty, but their fortunes have yet to turn. Blissfully happy on
her wedding day, Trisha's new fairy-tale romance soon darkens as
her husband, Walter, keeps her at arms length. Between his secrecy,
and her mother-in-law's coldness , Trisha feels a stranger in her
own home, and lonelier than ever... Meanwhile a spectre from
Martha's past threatens the happiness she has found with Joshua and
Bonnie. When she is called to help in her past love's hour of need,
she must decide whether to risk exposing a secret that could cost
her the trust of her daughter... With winter fast approaching,
Martha and Trisha take warmth and comfort in the strength of their
friendship. But will Martha's gift of foresight be enough to see
them through? The second in a brand-new series from Maggie Mason,
much-loved author of The Halfpenny Girls. A heart-warming family
saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect
for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin
THE BRAND-NEW WARTIME SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON, MUCH-LOVED
AUTHOR OF THE HALFPENNY GIRLS 'In the grand tradition of sagas set
down by the late and great Catherine Cookson' Jean Fullerton on
Blackpool Lass Troubles lie ahead - will friendship see them
through? BLACKPOOL, 1918. Martha is seventeen and alone in the
world. Of Irish descent, her flashing green eyes see into your
soul. Foretelling the future is a gift passed down by her late
grandmother and is how she earns her living on Blackpool Promenade.
Though she spends hours in a little tent, waiting and hoping for a
customer. Trisha is Martha's neighbour and quickly becomes her
dearest friend, but she is pregnant and married to a brutal man.
And when tragedy strikes, she finds herself alone, her future
uncertain. Together, on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool,
the girls face poverty, as is their lot, but they're determined to
help each other any way they can, and they never stop dreaming of a
brighter future. Will a chance encounter on the promenade change
their fortunes? The first in a brand-new series from Maggie Mason,
much-loved author of The Halfpenny Girls. A heart-warming family
saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect
for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin Readers LOVE
Maggie Mason's Blackpool sagas: '5 stars - I wish I could give it
more. Wonderful read.' 'Another must read book' 'What a brilliant
book. I couldn't put it down!' 'I was hooked from the first page .
. . this author is a must read' 'A totally absorbing read'
THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON - MEET
THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . . 'In the grand tradition of sagas set down
by the late and great Catherine Cookson ' Jean Fullerton on
Blackpool Lass Will friendship see them through the struggles of
war? As war approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg fear for the safety
of their families, while trying to decide the best way they can do
their bit for their country. Alice decides to volunteer with the
Red Cross, helping those most in need, Marg is preparing to marry
her true love at the most dangerous of times, and Edith hopes to
finally realise her dream of becoming a teacher, and starting a
family of her own. Things have never been easy for The Halfpenny
Girls, but family, friendship and community spirit will always see
them through the darkest of days. . . The third in a brand new
series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny Girls at
War is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming
hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood,
Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin 'In the grand tradition of sagas set
down by the late and great Catherine Cookson' Jean Fullerton on
Blackpool Lass Readers LOVE Maggie Mason's Blackpool sagas: '5
stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read.' 'Another must
read book' 'What a brilliant book. I couldn't put it down!' 'I was
hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read' 'A
totally absorbing read'
THE SECOND BOOK IN A BRAND NEW TRILOGY BY Bestselling author Mary
Wood writing as Maggie Mason 'In the grand tradition of sagas set
down by the late and great Catherine Cookson' Jean Fullerton on
Blackpool Lass ______________ 1902 Babs and Beth are identical in
looks, but very different by nature. Kidnapped by gypsies a decade
ago as young girls, Beth has accepted their plight, but Babs has
always yearned for their real mother, Tilly, and their beloved
hometown of Blackpool. Convinced the best thing for them is to be
reunited with Tilly, Babs tries to persuade Beth to escape. But
Beth is too afraid, and Babs knows if she wants to find their
mother, she'll have to do it alone. 1914 Babs' life has been
blighted by misfortune since the night she walked away from her
sister, but at last she found peace and purpose as a nurse. She's
never given up hope of finding her family, but now the war is
sending her to France, away from them. Or so she believes. As the
Great War rips families apart, is it possible that Babs and Beth
will be reunited with each other, and their mother, at last? The
perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale, Val Wood and
Nadine Dorries
The war is over, but will Christmas be enough to bring them
together? The brand new novel by bestselling author Mary Wood,
writing as Maggie Mason 'In the grand tradition of sagas set down
by the late and great Catherine Cookson ' Jean Fullerton on
Blackpool Lass CHRISTMAS, 1918. The war may be over, but for newly
reunited sisters Babs and Beth, peace has yet to find them. Having
been taken from their mother at a young age and then separated
themselves for twelve years, their family has encountered enough
pain to last a lifetime. As the festive season approaches, they
realise their struggles are far from over, but if they want to look
forward to a happy future together they must work to put the past
behind them. Will the joys of Christmas be enough to unite their
family once more? The third and final book in the Sandgronians
trilogy by Maggie Mason. The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood,
Kitty Neale and Nadine Dorries Readers love the Maggie Mason's
Blackpool sagas . . . '5 stars - I wish I could give it more.
Wonderful read.' 'Another must read book' 'What a brilliant book. I
couldn't put it down!' 'I was hooked from the first page . . . this
author is a must read' 'A totally absorbing read'
______________ Maggie Mason is the pen name of bestselling author
Mary Wood ***Previouslypublished as BLACKPOOL EVACUEE in hardback
only*** 'In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and
great Catherine Cookson' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass
Blackpool's Angel - the first book in Maggie Mason's brand new
Sandgronian trilogy - is OUT NOW. ______________ England, 1940
Clara is forced to flee her home as the Nazis invade the beautiful
island of Guernsey, leaving her mother Julia behind. She's scared
and alone, but her spirits lift a little when she learns she's
headed for Blackpool. Her slight hopes are crushed however when she
is housed with and at the mercy of a cruel shopkeeper, Miss
Brandon. Clara is worked like a dog, but the warmth of some newly
made Blackpool friendships will go far to save her. Separated from
her beloved daughter, Julia heads to London to try and track Clara
down but she is thwarted at every turn. With no idea where her
daughter is, and the trials of war keeping them far apart, will
they ever be reunited? The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood,
Kitty Neale, Val Wood and Nadine Dorries
______________ 'In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the
late and great Catherine Cookson' Jean Fullerton Blackpool's Angel
- the first book in Maggie Mason's brand new Sandgronian trilogy -
is OUT NOW. Maggie Mason is the pen name of bestselling author Mary
Wood. ______________ Orphaned and destitute, will Grace find her
own way in the world? When Grace's Ma passes away and her Da's ship
sinks with all hands, Grace is utterly alone in the world. She's
sent to an orphanage in Blackpool, but the master has an eye for a
pretty young lass. Grace won't be his victim, so she runs,
destitute, into the night. In Blackpool, she finds a home with the
kindly Sheila and Peggy - and meets a lovely airman. But it's 1938,
and war is on the horizon. Will Grace ever find the happiness and
home she deserves? Perfect for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale, Val
Wood and Nadine Dorries.
______________ THE FIRST BOOK IN A BRAND NEW TRILOGY BY Bestselling
author Mary Wood writing as Maggie Mason The next instalment -
Blackpool Sisters - is available to PRE-ORDER NOW! 'In the grand
tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine
Cookson' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass ______________ Blackpool,
1893 Tilly has come a long way from the run-down tenements in which
she grew up. She has a small but comfortable home, a loving,
handsome husband, two beautiful little'uns - Babs and Beth - and
she earns herself a little money weaving wicker baskets. Life is
good. Until the day Tilly returns home to find a policeman standing
on her doorstep. Her Arthur won't be coming home tonight - nor any
night - having fallen to his death whilst working on Blackpool
tower. Suddenly Tilly is her daughters' sole protector, and she's
never felt more alone. With the threat of destitution nipping at
their heels, Tilly struggles to make ends meet and keep a roof over
her girls' heads. In a town run by men Tilly has to ask herself
what she's willing to do to keep her family together and safe - and
will it be enough? The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty
Neale, Val Wood and Nadine Dorries
The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale, Val Wood and
Nadine Dorries Clara is forced to flee her home as the Nazis invade
the beautiful island of Guernsey Separated from her mother, far
away from anything familiar, she is at the mercy of a cruel
shopkeeper. Clara is worked like a dog, but the warmth of her
Blackpool friendships will go far to save her. Julia just wants to
find her beloved daughter - but the trials of war will keep them
far apart. They will meet again - but the war will change
everything for mother and daughter...
'In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great
Catherine Cookson' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass Blackpool, 1893
Tilly has come a long way from the run-down tenements in which she
grew up. She has a small but comfortable home, a loving, handsome
husband, two beautiful little'uns - Babs and Beth - and she earns
herself a little money weaving wicker baskets. Life is good. Until
the day Tilly returns home to find a policeman standing on her
doorstep. Her Arthur won't be coming home tonight - nor any night -
having fallen to his death whilst working on Blackpool tower.
Suddenly Tilly is her daughters' sole protector, and she's never
felt more alone. With the threat of destitution nipping at their
heels, Tilly struggles to make ends meet and keep a roof over her
girls' heads. In a town run by men Tilly has to ask herself what
she's willing to do to keep her family together and safe - and will
it be enough? The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale,
Val Wood and Nadine Dorries
THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON -
MEET THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . . 'In the grand tradition of sagas set
down by the late and great Catherine Cookson ' Jean Fullerton on
Blackpool Lass Will their prayers be answered at the most wonderful
time of the year? As Christmas approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg
continue to face hardships growing up on one of the poorest streets
in Blackpool. Penniless, their friendship has helped them survive
this far, but it'll take more than that to see them through the
dark days that lie ahead . . . Newly married Alice receives
shocking news about her pregnancy that threatens the future she's
always dreamed of, Marg is struggling to care for her ailing mother
and ensure her little sister receives the education she deserves,
and Edith is grieving the loss of her family while preparing to
marry her sweetheart. The Halfpenny Girls once again are faced with
a struggle, but with the festive season upon them will family,
friendship and Christmas spirit see them through? The second in a
brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny
Girls is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming
hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood,
Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin. Readers LOVE Maggie Mason's
Blackpool sagas: '5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful
read.' 'Another must read book' 'What a brilliant book. I couldn't
put it down!' 'I was hooked from the first page . . . this author
is a must read' 'A totally absorbing read'
THE BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON - MEET THE HALFPENNY
GIRLS. . . 'In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late
and great Catherine Cookson ' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass Down
on their luck, all the have left is friendship . . . It is 1937 and
Alice, Edith and Marg continue to face hardships every day, growing
up on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool. Penniless, their
friendship has helped them survive this far, but it'll take more
than that to see them through the dark days that lie ahead . . .
Alice is coping with a violent father and the weight of the duty
she carries to support her family, Marg is left reeling after a
dark secret about her birth comes to light and threatens to destroy
the life she knows, and Edith is fighting to protect her alcoholic
mother from the shame of their neighbours and keep her brother on
the straight and narrow. A chance encounter at the Blackpool Tower
Ballroom promises to set their lives on a new path, one filled with
love and safety and hope for a brighter future. Will The Halfpenny
Girls, who have never known anything but poverty, finally find
happiness? And if they do, will it come at a price? The first in a
brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny
Girls is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming
hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood,
Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin. Readers LOVE Maggie Mason's
Blackpool sagas: '5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful
read.' 'Another must read book' 'What a brilliant book. I couldn't
put it down!' 'I was hooked from the first page . . . this author
is a must read' 'A totally absorbing read'
Separated for years - will the Great War reunite them? The brand
new novel by bestselling author Mary Wood, writing as Maggie Mason
'In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great
Catherine Cookson ' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass 1902. Babs and
Beth are identical in looks, but very different by nature.
Kidnapped by gypsies a decade ago as young girls, Beth has accepted
their plight, but Babs has always yearned for their real mother,
Tilly, and their beloved hometown of Blackpool. Desperate to be
reunited with their mother, Babs hatches a plan to escape. But Beth
is too afraid and Babs realises if she ever wants to go home she'll
have to leave her sister behind. 1914. Babs' life has been blighted
by misfortune ever since she walked away from her sister. She's
never given up hope of finding her family, but now having found
peace and purpose as a nurse, the war is sending her to France,
away from them. Or so she believes . . . As the Great War continues
to tear families apart, could it be that Babs, Beth and Tilly will
be reunited at last? The second instalment in the Sandgronians
trilogy, the perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale and
Nadine Dorries. Readers love the Maggie Mason's Blackpool sagas . .
. '5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read.' 'Another
must read book' 'What a brilliant book. I couldn't put it down!' 'I
was hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read' 'A
totally absorbing read' *Don't miss Maggie Mason's brand new novel,
A BLACKPOOL CHRISTMAS, coming 12th November 2020 and available now
to pre-order*
The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale, Val Wood and
Nadine Dorries Orphaned and destitute, will Grace find her own way
in the world? When Grace's Ma passes away and her Da's ship sinks
with all hands, Grace is utterly alone in the world. She's sent to
an orphanage in Blackpool, but the master has an eye for a pretty
young lass. Grace won't be his victim, so she runs, destitute, into
the night. In Blackpool, she finds a home with the kindly Sheila
and Peggy - and meets a dashing airman. But it's 1938, and war is
on the horizon. Will Grace ever find the happiness and home she
deserves?
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