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The BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Harpers Emporium
series!London Spring 1920 Harpers is beginning to flourish once
more after the end of the war but for Sally Harper the problems
continue. Husband Ben is moody, sometimes distant, and she feels he
is shutting her out at home and at work, but why? It takes a
terrible tragedy to make them realise their love and respect is
still true. The ladies and girls who work at Harpers continue to
battle with problems in their own lives. Marion is still trying to
reach her war-damaged husband and Lilly is battling with her pain
and shame. It’s a period of transition for all. The doors of
Harpers are busy welcoming new and returning staff whilst bidding a
fond farewell to others. This is the beginning of a new era and
there is a fresh buzz of excitement in the air.
As the men fight and the war rages, there are some new arrivals on
the farm… Cambridgeshire – 1942 As a new year begins and the
war continues, young Artie Talbot feels trapped. In his heart he
longs to fight, like his two brothers, for his king and country but
is duty tied to Blackberry Farm. As feelings grow between Artie and
Jeanie Salmons, Artie wonders if marriage will help him to finally
accept his lot and settle down. Meanwhile, his brother John Talbot
must come to terms with the tragic loss of a lost love. Can he
overcome his trauma and begin to build a new life for himself and
his new born son? Frances Grant, a new mysterious land girl arrives
hoping to escape a violent past. Surely the countryside will offer
her the safety and anonymity she craves. But someone is vengeful
and eager to settle an old score… As a terrible shock rocks the
family, will love and duty be enough to get the family through the
dark days ahead?
A young woman’s journey is beset with trials and tribulations,
but will it end in happiness? As war looms in Europe, 18-year-old
Jane Shaw, runs her family’s household as an unpaid servant on a
meagre budget. When her beloved younger brother dies in suspicious
circumstances, Jane as his carer, is forced to take a position in
service looking after Ned, a troubled young boy. Here she meets
Ned’s Uncle, dashing David Heron, and they form an immediate
attachment which will impact Jane’s whole life. Finding
themselves orphaned, Jane and her sister Melia are left at the
mercy of their domineering Aunt Alice. Struggling to cope with Aunt
Alice's exacting wishes Jane decides to strike out on her own and
do her bit for King and Country in the Nursing Corp. Here, despite
the terrible conditions she finds her one true vocation and one
true love. But Jane’s destiny has many more cruel twists and
turns to come. Will she ever find her peace and get her
happy-ever-after? And where does her destiny lie and with whom? A
new saga set during World War One from the well-loved, bestselling
Rosie Clarke
Pre-order the BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Mulberry Lane
series!With Mulberry Lane's favourite pub, The Pig & Whistle
undergoing renovation, proprietors Peggy and Able Ronoscki leave
the chaos behind and head off on a trip of a lifetime to America.
But disaster hits and Peggy finds herself in a critical condition
in hospital. Meanwhile, business is booming for young entrepreneurs
Fay Ronoscki and Maggie Rowan with their new restaurant and
catering empire. It seems neither has time for love. But when fate
throws a famous global singing sensation and glamourous racing car
driver into the girls paths, falling in love with Jace and Greg
seems beyond their control. Cupid has struck. Life is made up of
laughter, love and tears. What is next for the folk of Mulberry
Lane - can they find the happiness they all so crave? Another
passionate tearjerker from Rosie Clarke in the Mulberry Lane
series.
A heartwarming read from Rosie Clarke's bestselling Mulberry Lane
series.LONDON 1949 Peggy is once more torn two ways and can only
hope that a reunion with her Mulberry Lane family and friends at
Christmas can help resolve her problems. Her eldest daughter Janet
is desperately unhappy and fears her husband is having an affair,
whilst her youngest daughter Fay has been talent-spotted to train
as a figure skater back in London. Peggy is faced with the dilemma
of moving her family back to London to pursue her daughter's
destiny. But will everyone be happy with this? Praise for the
Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke
is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish
Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example
of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is wonderful historical
fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived
on your street' 'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and
revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another great story of love and
heartache' What readers are saying about A Reunion at Mulberry
Lane: 'I just adore this book series and was delighted to read this
one.' 'What I loved about this book was the emotional sense of
comfort, good people facing sometimes-difficult challenges and
trying to do the right and kind thing with positive results.'
'Another wonderful book in this lovely series.' 'This is another
definite five star read for me, I absolutely adore this author's
work. This is a great read and quite possibly one of my
favourites.' 'Another fantastic book in this series, just like
checking in with old friends'
The start of a brand NEW series from bestselling author Rosie
ClarkeCambridgeshire - March 1939 As the clouds of war begin to
gather in Europe, the Talbot family of rural Blackberry Farm will
be torn apart, just as so many families all over the world will be.
Life will never be the same again. Whilst in London, the Salmons
family will feel the pain of parting and loss. Brought together by
war, the two families become intertwined and, as the outlook looks
bleak, they must draw on each other's strength to fight through the
hard times. Lizzie Johnson and Tom were sweethearts until a mistake
caused a terrible rift. Lizzie takes herself off to London to heal
the pain in a glamorous new job but she still loves Tom. His pride
has been hurt - but deep down inside Tom still cares. Can they find
happiness before their chance is gone and the whole world is swept
into the terrible madness of war?
'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers
world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' Kitty NealeThe beginning of a brand
new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie Clarke, Welcome to
Harpers of Oxford Street. London 1911 When Sally, Beth, Margaret
and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in
Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.
When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff
their exciting new adventure begins. Join them as they overcome
heartbreak and grief, find love and happiness and remain united in
their friendship, whatever life throws at them. A heart-warming
saga following the lives, loves and losses of the Harpers Girls.
Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes and Dilly Court. What
readers are saying about The Shop Girls of Harpers:'A lovely book
to read and the first of a new series with characters that blend so
well and a great story of friendship, family and love. Well worth
5*' 'A lovely read first in a new series, looking forward to the
next. English saga writing at its best: wonderful characters,
emotional, warm, lovely, highly recommend' 'Heart Warming,
Compelling and Authentic, that features strong friendships, trials
and tribulations of each woman, strong, relatable female
characters, and a wonderfully enchanting location ' 'This book is
brilliantly written and the descriptions are so well done that you
feel like you are there in the book as a character. ' 'I got sucked
in immediately and could not put it down!' 'I can 100% guarantee
that I will be reading more of Rosie's work in the future'
A problem shared, is always a problem halved on Mulberry
Lane...LONDON 1950 Peggy Ronoscki is happily settling back into
life running her guesthouse on Mulberry Lane, surrounded by close
friends and family. Life just seems too good...but then disaster
strikes. Pip, her beloved son is left in a coma following a
devastating car crash and a young girl collapses in the market
leaving Peggy no option but to nurse her back to health. As things
begin to go awry, Peggy worries she has brought trouble to her own
doorstep? Can her life ever return to normal? Or has Peggy's good
nature led her astray? Praise for the Mulberry Lane series: 'When
it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of
the best in the business' Bookish Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance
and secrets ... A perfect example of its genre' That Thing She
Reads. 'This is wonderful historical fiction that is so
character-driven you'll wish these women lived on your street'
'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and revisiting the ladies
of the Lane. Another great story of love and heartache'
The brand new release from bestselling author Rosie Clarke.
Friendship, tears, laughter and enduring love help the Harpers
girls survive...LONDON 1917 As the Americans enter the War, there
is renewed energy in the war effort. With husbands and sons
fighting for freedom, the women of Harpers are left to tackle the
day-to-day affairs at home and work. With Ben Harper away, Sally
fears she is being followed by a mysterious woman. Who is she and
what does she want? Maggie Gibbs collapses seriously ill in the
frontline hospitals and is brought back to England close to death.
Can she be saved and what does the future hold for her and her
broken heart? Marion Jackson's father is on the run from the Police
already wanted for murder. She fears he will return to threaten his
family once more. And Beth Burrows is pregnant with her second
child, worried and anxious for her husband Jack, who has been many
months at sea. As Christmas 1917 approaches what will the future
hold for Harpers, its girls and their men at War?
A new stand-alone saga set in Yorkshire at the outbreak of the
second world war and the unlikely relationship between a master and
servant.As a small child, Nellie Peace was always dreaming but
sensed her mother's rejection. Abandoned and sent into service at
Beaumont House at an early age, Nellie is lost and alone until she
meets the unpredictable and reclusive artist, Lucas Harrington and
falls in love with him. This unlikely association between master
and servant is encouraged by Lucas's gentle natured Aunt Alice as
Lucas sees something unusual in Nellie and is compelled to paint
her. Broken promises lead to inevitable heartbreak and Nellie flees
Beaumont House in disgrace for London. Alone again, Nellie must
learn to live and fend for herself and her new-born child. Can
Nellie win a second chance of happiness and can she solve the
mystery of her mother's tortured past? Nellie's Heartbreak was
previously published as ALL THEIR DAYS in hardback by Linda Sole.
The brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Harpers Emporium series
by Rosie Clarke. Can the Harpers Girls look forward to some happy
times as a new dawn rises over London?Sally Harper is busy juggling
running London's Oxford Street Store Harpers and looking after her
beautiful new-born daughter, whilst husband Ben is overseas on
another dangerous mission, this time to rescue a friend in need.
Young Becky Stockbridge finds herself in a difficult situation
which could bring shame to her and her family. Will Becky, with the
help of her friends find her happy ever after and keep her secret?
Marion Jackson is blessed with a son as she eagerly awaits the
return of her husband Reggie. But all is not right when Reggie
returns. Is Marion strong enough to save her family from yet
another crisis? As the war clouds retreat and the victory bells
ring, tears and joy mingle with those of sadness as the world
counts the true toll of war and celebrates peace.
Discover the bestselling Mulberry Lane historical series by Rosie
Clarke.London 1958 Life has moved on since the war and the
youngsters of Mulberry Lane are growing up fast. Peggy's Ronaski's
family is struggling with growing pains but she is always there,
strong, reliable and ready to help whenever a crisis hits.
Meanwhile, Maureen Hart has family problems of her own to contend
with. Together they will work hard to conquer all of what life has
to throw at them... Join Peggy and Maureen as their siblings embark
on life's new adventures and try to forge a partnerships for
success. What does the future hold for the families and friends of
Mulberry Lane? Praise for the Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes
to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in
the business' Bookish Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets
... A perfect example of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is
wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll
wish these women lived on your street' 'Absolutely loved this
latest instalment and revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another
great story of love and heartache'
A new standalone novel from the bestselling author Rosie
Clarke.East End of London Maggie Bailey has not had an easy
childhood. Her father, Michael, always too easy with his fists
after spending the family's rent money down the pub. Just sixteen,
in love and blinded by promises, Maggie sees marriage to handsome
Jack as her great escape. However, she soon finds herself abandoned
with a beautiful baby when Jack disappears. Maggie is forced to
seek a new life away from the East End of London and finds herself
a job at a hotel in Eastbourne. Here she must learn to fend for
herself and also accept a shocking discovery that she was fostered
as a babe and nothing is known of her real parents. Her employer,
Aunt Beth, is kind and her life improves - but Maggie makes one
mistake after another and, eventually, they lead to a terrible
tragedy that will bring her to the point of no return. Will Maggie
ever find true happiness and discover the secret of her birth?
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED as ALL MY SINS
Discover Rosie Clarke's bestselling Blackberry Farm series! A story
of life and survival during the war which is heart-rending and
bitter-sweet, bringing you laughter and tears. Cambridgeshire -
1941 As the war rages on in Europe, it brings untold heartache to
the Talbot family at Blackberry Farm. First Tom is missing in
action and then his brother John. leaving the family distraught
with worry. Faith finds herself in trouble and turns to Lizzie for
support as fear and grief bring them closer together. But tragedy
is never too far away and when it strikes, it may not be those who
fight that suffer the most. Will Pam's prayers be answered and will
both her sons return home? And can the family at Blackberry Farm
unite to overcome their heartache and find hope for the future?
Love, marriage, birth, death and betrayal in the East-End of London
make up life in Mulberry Lane, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries,
Cathy Sharp and Donna Douglas. Maureen Jackson knew life as a
trainee nurse wouldn't be easy, but she didn't expect her hospital
to be badly bombed on her first shift. Plus Maureen still has her
family and friends in Mulberry Lane to keep her busy - she's needed
as much there as she is by her patients. Running the pub on the
corner of Mulberry Lane, Peggy Ashley is used to taking in all
sorts of waifs and strays. But the arrival of a dashing American
Captain has got tongues wagging about Mulberry Lane's favourite
landlady... Janet Ashley husband is back from the frontline. Which
is more than so many of the wives of Mulberry Lane. But her beloved
Mike is a completely different man to the one she fell in love with
- and what's more he doesn't remember her, or their young daughter.
How do you cope when your darling husband is a virtual stranger? As
WW2 continues around them, the women of Mulberry Lane know that
community spirit and friendship is the key to surviving the Blitz.
A WEDDING AT MULBERRY LANE is the second book in the riveting and
heart-breaking Mulberry Lane series from Rosie Clarke. Order the
next book, MOTHERS OF MULBERRY LANE, out July 2018.
Pre-order the BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Mulberry Lane
series!With Mulberry Lane's favourite pub, The Pig & Whistle
undergoing renovation, proprietors Peggy and Able Ronoscki leave
the chaos behind and head off on a trip of a lifetime to America.
But disaster hits and Peggy finds herself in a critical condition
in hospital. Meanwhile, business is booming for young entrepreneurs
Fay Ronoscki and Maggie Rowan with their new restaurant and
catering empire. It seems neither has time for love. But when fate
throws a famous global singing sensation and glamourous racing car
driver into the girls paths, falling in love with Jace and Greg
seems beyond their control. Cupid has struck. Life is made up of
laughter, love and tears. What is next for the folk of Mulberry
Lane - can they find the happiness they all so crave? Another
passionate tearjerker from Rosie Clarke in the Mulberry Lane
series.
Maureen Jackson is a prisoner of her father's blackmail. Three
years earlier, she'd been hoping to marry Rory, the man of her
dreams. However, after her mother's death, she was left to care for
her overbearing father. Now Rory is back in London with a pregnant
wife in tow to remind Maureen of the life that should have been
hers. As war threatens, Janet Ashley hopes to marry her sweetheart
Mike, but her father refuses to grant them his blessing. Defying
his wishes, Janet finds herself pregnant and her mother Peggy is
determined to hold her family together at all costs. Will the girls
of Mulberry Lane manage to snatch happiness before the darkness of
World War II descends?
Pre-order the BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Harpers
Emporium series!London Spring 1920 Harpers is beginning to flourish
once more after the end of the war but for Sally Harper the
problems continue. Husband Ben is moody, sometimes distant, and she
feels he is shutting her out at home and at work, but why? It takes
a terrible tragedy to make them realise their love and respect is
still true. The ladies and girls who work at Harpers continue to
battle with problems in their own lives. Marion is still trying to
reach her war-damaged husband and Lilly is battling with her pain
and shame. It’s a period of transition for all. The doors of
Harpers are busy welcoming new and returning staff whilst bidding a
fond farewell to others. This is the beginning of a new era and
there is a fresh buzz of excitement in the air.
Discover Rosie Clarke's bestselling Blackberry Farm series! A story
of life and survival during the war which is heart-rending and
bitter-sweet, bringing you laughter and tears. Cambridgeshire -
1941 As the war rages on in Europe, it brings untold heartache to
the Talbot family at Blackberry Farm. First Tom is missing in
action and then his brother John. leaving the family distraught
with worry. Faith finds herself in trouble and turns to Lizzie for
support as fear and grief bring them closer together. But tragedy
is never too far away and when it strikes, it may not be those who
fight that suffer the most. Will Pam's prayers be answered and will
both her sons return home? And can the family at Blackberry Farm
unite to overcome their heartache and find hope for the future?
The brand NEW instalment in the bestselling Harpers Emporium series
by Rosie Clarke. Can the Harpers Girls look forward to some happy
times as a new dawn rises over London?Sally Harper is busy juggling
running London's Oxford Street Store Harpers and looking after her
beautiful new-born daughter, whilst husband Ben is overseas on
another dangerous mission, this time to rescue a friend in need.
Young Becky Stockbridge finds herself in a difficult situation
which could bring shame to her and her family. Will Becky, with the
help of her friends find her happy ever after and keep her secret?
Marion Jackson is blessed with a son as she eagerly awaits the
return of her husband Reggie. But all is not right when Reggie
returns. Is Marion strong enough to save her family from yet
another crisis? As the war clouds retreat and the victory bells
ring, tears and joy mingle with those of sadness as the world
counts the true toll of war and celebrates peace.
Discover the bestselling Mulberry Lane historical series by Rosie
Clarke.London 1958 Life has moved on since the war and the
youngsters of Mulberry Lane are growing up fast. Peggy's Ronaski's
family is struggling with growing pains but she is always there,
strong, reliable and ready to help whenever a crisis hits.
Meanwhile, Maureen Hart has family problems of her own to contend
with. Together they will work hard to conquer all of what life has
to throw at them... Join Peggy and Maureen as their siblings embark
on life's new adventures and try to forge a partnerships for
success. What does the future hold for the families and friends of
Mulberry Lane? Praise for the Mulberry Lane series: 'When it comes
to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in
the business' Bookish Jottings. 'Full of drama, romance and secrets
... A perfect example of its genre' That Thing She Reads. 'This is
wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll
wish these women lived on your street' 'Absolutely loved this
latest instalment and revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another
great story of love and heartache'
The start of a brand NEW series from bestselling author Rosie
ClarkeCambridgeshire - March 1939 As the clouds of war begin to
gather in Europe, the Talbot family of rural Blackberry Farm will
be torn apart, just as so many families all over the world will be.
Life will never be the same again. Whilst in London, the Salmons
family will feel the pain of parting and loss. Brought together by
war, the two families become intertwined and, as the outlook looks
bleak, they must draw on each other's strength to fight through the
hard times. Lizzie Johnson and Tom were sweethearts until a mistake
caused a terrible rift. Lizzie takes herself off to London to heal
the pain in a glamorous new job but she still loves Tom. His pride
has been hurt - but deep down inside Tom still cares. Can they find
happiness before their chance is gone and the whole world is swept
into the terrible madness of war?
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