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Author shortlisted for the Romantic Novelist Association's 'The
Romantic Saga Award 2023' for A Mother's War North Yorkshire,
September 1940. It's a year since war was first announced and the
dangers are becoming all too real for Rosina Calvert-Lazenby and
her courageous daughters. When Raven Hall is requisitioned by the
army, Rosina must do all she can to protect her family home from
the rowdy troops. After Rosina's burgeoning relationship with young
sergeant Harry is interrupted as he's posted abroad, the arrival of
an older officer who takes a keen interest in her could also spell
trouble... Meanwhile, Rosina's fearless second daughter,
twenty-year-old Evelyn Calvert-Lazenby, decides to join the
Auxiliary Fire Service. Determined to help with the Blitz effort in
London, she faces extreme danger. Two kind professional firemen,
the Bailey brothers, take her under their wing to help protect and
guide her. But with the bombings getting worse, there can be no
guarantees... Who will be safe? How can Rosina protect all those
she loves? And is love still possible with such high stakes? Praise
for Mollie Walton: 'A Journey. Compelling. Addictive' Val Wood
'Beautiful and poignant' Tania Crosse 'Feisty female characters, an
atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley 'Great
characters who will stay with me for a long time' Beth Miller
'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it' Miranda
Dickinson
A dramatic and heartwarming Victorian saga, perfect for fans of
Maggie Hope and Anne Bennett. Shropshire, 1875. Hettie Jones has
grown up in Ironbridge. She has never known her father and, since
her mother's death, has been brought up by the Malone family, who
treat her as one of their own. She works as a pit girl at the local
coal mine, alongside her childhood playfellow, Evan - although
lately, their friendship seems to be blossoming into something
more. But when Queenie King takes a fancy to her, Hettie's life is
transformed. Trained first as a lady's maid, and then hurtled into
a world of luxury and gentility, she finds her new position
difficult to reconcile with her past life. And with Queenie's
daughter-in-law scheming against her, Hettie's situation becomes
dire. Can Hettie really use her new position for good, and will she
find a way to bridge the divide between rich and poor? 'A
compelling blend of real history, rich period detail, and a gritty,
authentic story brimming with love, loss, intrigue, hope, and
bitter revenge, The Orphan of Ironbridge delivers a dramatic final
chapter to this exciting trilogy.' Lancashire Evening Post Praise
for The Daughters of Ironbridge: 'A Journey. Compelling.
Addictive.' Val Wood 'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling . .
. The Daughters of Ironbridge has all the hallmarks of a classic
saga. I loved it' Miranda Dickinson 'Feisty female characters, an
atmospheric setting and a spell-binding storyline make this a
phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley 'The Daughters of Ironbridge has
that compulsive, page-turning quality, irresistible characters the
reader gets hugely invested in, and Walton has created a
brilliantly alive, vivid and breathing world in Ironbridge' Louisa
Treger 'Such great characters who will stay with me for a long
time' Beth Miller 'The attention to period detail and beautiful
writing drew me right in and kept me reading' Lynne Francis 'Vivid,
page-turning drama' Pippa Beecheno 'A powerful sense of place and
period, compelling characters and a pacy plot had me racing to the
end' Gill Paul 'A story that is vivid, twisting and pacy, with
characters that absolutely leap off the page' Iona Grey 'Beautiful
and poignant. I'll definitely be reading The Secrets of Ironbridge'
Tania Crosse
'Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and
doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe 'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the
next instalment' Judy Summers 'A tender tale of love and strength
in the midst of war' Val Wood 'Stays with you long after you have
finished reading' Margaret Dickinson 'A highly enjoyable, immersive
read!' Sarah Sykes 'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me
hooked' Louisa Treger 'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's
Friend ___________ North Yorkshire, September 1939. Rosina
Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be
strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF
come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic - albeit
young - sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?
Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new
adventure. Joining the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the
safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of
secrecy. It's not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to
play in what's to come. With so much on the line, will Rosina and
Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown?
This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans
of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___________ Reader
reviews for A Mother's War: 'LOVED IT! The layout and the research
is stunning' 'A fabulous read' 'A definite 5 stars' 'Mollie Walton
has done it again!' 'An excellent book by an outstanding writer'
'Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and
doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe 'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the
next instalment' Judy Summers 'A tender tale of love and strength
in the midst of war' Val Wood 'Stays with you long after you have
finished reading' Margaret Dickinson 'A highly enjoyable, immersive
read!' Sarah Sykes 'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me
hooked' Louisa Treger 'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's
Friend ___________ North Yorkshire, September 1939. Rosina
Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be
strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF
come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic - albeit
young - sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?
Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new
adventure. Joining the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the
safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of
secrecy. It's not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to
play in what's to come. With so much on the line, will Rosina and
Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown?
This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans
of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___________ Reader
reviews for A Mother's War: 'LOVED IT! The layout and the research
is stunning' 'A fabulous read' 'A definite 5 stars' 'Mollie Walton
has done it again!' 'An excellent book by an outstanding writer'
North Yorkshire, September 1940. It's a year since war was first
announced and the dangers are becoming all too real for Rosina
Calvert-Lazenby and her courageous daughters. When Raven Hall is
requisitioned by the army, Rosina must do all she can to protect
her family home from the rowdy troops. After Rosina's burgeoning
relationship with young sergeant Harry is interrupted as he's
posted abroad, the arrival of an older officer who takes a keen
interest in her could also spell trouble... Meanwhile, Rosina's
fearless second daughter, twenty-year-old Evelyn Calvert-Lazenby,
decides to join the Auxiliary Fire Service. Determined to help with
the Blitz effort in London, she faces extreme danger. Two kind
professional firemen, the Bailey brothers, take her under their
wing to help protect and guide her. But with the bombings getting
worse, there can be no guarantees... Who will be safe? How can
Rosina protect all those she loves? And is love still possible with
such high stakes? Praise for Mollie Walton: 'A Journey. Compelling.
Addictive' Val Wood 'Beautiful and poignant' Tania Crosse 'Feisty
female characters, an atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read'
Cathy Bramley 'Great characters who will stay with me for a long
time' Beth Miller 'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I
loved it' Miranda Dickinson
A dramatic and heartwarming Victorian saga, perfect for fans of
Maggie Hope and Anne Bennett. 1850s Shropshire. Returning to her
mother's birthplace at the age of eighteen, Beatrice encounters a
complex family she barely knows. Her great-grandmother Queenie
adores her, but the privileged social position of Beatrice's family
as masters of the local brickworks begins to make her
uncomfortable. And then she meets Owen Malone: handsome, different,
refreshing - and from a class beneath her own. They fall for each
other fast, but an old family feud and growing industrial unrest
threatens to drive them apart. Can they overcome their different
backgrounds? And can Beatrice make amends for her family's past?
Praise for The Daughters of Ironbridge: 'A Journey. Compelling.
Addictive.' Val Wood 'Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling . .
. The Daughters of Ironbridge has all the hallmarks of a classic
saga. I loved it' Miranda Dickinson 'Feisty female characters, an
atmospheric setting and a spell-binding storyline make this a
phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley 'The Daughters of Ironbridge has
that compulsive, page-turning quality, irresistible characters the
reader gets hugely invested in, and Walton has created a
brilliantly alive, vivid and breathing world in Ironbridge' Louisa
Treger 'Such great characters who will stay with me for a long
time' Beth Miller 'The attention to period detail and beautiful
writing drew me right in and kept me reading' Lynne Francis 'Vivid,
page-turning drama' Pippa Beecheno 'A powerful sense of place and
period, compelling characters and a pacy plot had me racing to the
end' Gill Paul 'A story that is vivid, twisting and pacy, with
characters that absolutely leap off the page' Iona Grey 'Beautiful
and poignant. I'll definitely be reading The Secrets of Ironbridge'
Tania Crosse
'A Journey. Compelling. Addictive.' Val Wood Perfect for fans of
Maggie Hope and Katie Flynn - the first in a heartwarming new
series set against an ironworks in 1830s Shropshire, by debut saga
author Mollie Walton. Anny Woodvine's family has worked at the
ironworks for as long as she can remember. The brightest child in
her road, Anny has big dreams. So, when she is asked to run
messages for the King family, she grabs the opportunity with both
hands. Margaret King is surrounded by privilege and wealth. But
behind closed doors, nothing is what it seems. When Anny arrives,
Margaret finds her first ally and friend. Together they plan to
change their lives. But as disaster looms over the ironworks,
Margaret and Anny find themselves surrounded by secrets and
betrayal. Can they hold true to each other and overcome their fate?
Or are they destined to repeat the mistakes of the past? Look out
for the next book in the Ironbridge series, The Secrets of
Ironbridge. Search ISBN 9781838770693 to pre-order now. 'Evocative,
dramatic and hugely compelling . . . The Daughters of Ironbridge
has all the hallmarks of a classic saga. I loved it' Miranda
Dickinson 'Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting and a
spell-binding storyline make this a phenomenal read' Cathy Bramley
'The Daughters of Ironbridge has that compulsive, page-turning
quality, irresistible characters the reader gets hugely invested
in, and Walton has created a brilliantly alive, vivid and breathing
world in Ironbridge' Louisa Treger 'Such great characters who will
stay with me for a long time' Beth Miller 'The attention to period
detail and beautiful writing drew me right in and kept me reading'
Lynne Francis 'Vivid, page-turning drama' Pippa Beecheno 'A
powerful sense of place and period, compelling characters and a
pacy plot had me racing to the end' Gill Paul 'A story that is
vivid, twisting and pacy, with characters that absolutely leap off
the page' Iona Grey 'Beautiful and poignant. I'll definitely be
reading The Secrets of Ironbridge' Tania Crosse
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