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Can friendship get them through the struggles of war? 1940,
Liverpool: Alice Turner and her best friend, Millie Markham, work
for the war effort at Rootes munitions factory, making shell caps
and Halifax bombers. Alice's sweetheart Terry is home from the
front for a brief period of leave. She's been in love with him
since school, and the women are excitedly planning a whirlwind
wedding. But the honeymoon is soon over. Terry must go back to the
dangers of Nazi-occupied France, and the ever-present air raid
sirens quickly bring Alice back down to earth. When a terrible
explosion at the factory leads to a tragic death, Millie receives
devastating news, and a loved one is announced missing in action,
the heartbreak of war is suddenly all too real. Alice must believe
Terry will make it home to keep up her strength. Her mother and
Millie need all her support, and morale at the factory is at an
all-time low. Can Alice and Millie help one another make it through
these dark times, even as the war stretches on with no sign of an
ending? The Factory Girls of Lark Lane is a heart-wrenching family
saga about women in World War II, the strength of friendship, and
hope. If you're a fan of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Donna
Douglas, you'll love Pam Howes! What readers are saying about The
Factory Girls of Lark Lane: 'Oh what a corker... Fantastic... I am
flabbergasted... The Factory Girls of Lark Lane literally moved me
to tears, filled my arms with goosebumps... Truly spell-binding...
Historical fiction at its finest' The Writing Garnet, 5 stars 'An
emotive and gripping read... I literally could not put it down...
Highly recommended' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars
'Heart-warming and heartbreaking... It's safe to say Pam has worked
a blinder with this book, have some tissues at the ready and get
yourself stuck in... This book is written beautifully and is really
difficult to put down once you start it... A first-class read' I
Love Reading, 5 stars 'A book full of love, friendship, family and
a general feeling of 'pulling together' as a community... I loved
this book... Would highly recommend this book!' Stardust Book
Reviews, 5 stars
It's 1946 and the war is over. In Liverpool, the blackout blinds
may be coming down, but one family is about to face devastating
misfortune... Dora Evans is finally marrying the love of her life,
Joe Rodgers, and her dreams of opening a dressmaking business look
as if they might come true. With twin daughters on the way, Dora
has everything she's ever wanted. But then tragedy strikes: one of
Dora's babies dies in infancy, and a catastrophic fire changes
their lives forever. Dora is consumed with grief, struggling to get
through each day and Joe is suddenly distant, finding solace in his
colleague, Ivy. With Ivy watching and scheming, and Dora battling
against her own demons, can she keep her family together? The Lost
Daughter of Liverpool is a heartbreaking and gripping story of
love, loss and hope. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney
Costeloe and Kitty Neale.
It's 1951 and rationing is finally coming to an end. But while
Liverpool is recovering from the ferocity of war, a family is about
to be torn apart... Dora Rodgers is adjusting to a new life in
Liverpool with her young daughters Carol and Jackie. After the fear
of the war years and a difficult break up with her husband Joe,
Dora is finally building a future with her children. But then an
unexpected knock at the door rips her family in two. To Dora's
horror, Carol is taken away by a welfare officer to live with Joe.
She is determined to fight for her child, but when a tragic
accident leaves her mother in hospital, and shocking news from Joe
breaks her heart again, she struggles to cope. With her family in
pieces and her marriage over for good, will Dora ever manage to get
her daughter Carol home where she belongs? The Forgotten Family of
Liverpool is a brave and tear-jerking story of one woman's quest to
protect her family. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Annie
Murray and Kitty Neale.
It's 1966 and in Liverpool two sisters are about to have their
lives turned upside down... Sisters Carol and Jackie haven't had
the easiest of childhoods, but as they grow up and begin their own
lives both hope for happier times ahead. Stylish Carol works in
Lewis's department store, while Jackie dreams of drama school, and
a career on the stage. But the sisters are heartbroken when they
discover they have been dating the same man, and an unexpected
pregnancy causes a rift between them. Parents Dora and Joe must
overcome their past hurts and help their daughters, despite the
meddling of Joe's second wife Ivy. As the sisters' troubles spiral
and difficult decisions must be made, can the family pull together
- or will Jackie and Carol's sisterly bond be destroyed forever?
The Liverpool Girls is a heart-breaking and compelling story of
family, loss and love. Perfect for fans of Annie Groves, Anne Baker
and Kitty Neale.
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