<p>Praise for The Girl From World’s End and The War Widows:</p> <p>‘A beautiful, almost poetically-written tale of love and tragedy in the Yorkshire Dales mainly set during the Second World War. The characters are real flesh and blood and the reader shares their ups and downs with genuine empathy.’<br />Maureen Lee, bestselling author of Mother of Pearl.</p> <p>‘An epic tale of hardship and tragedy straddling the Second World War.’<br />The Bookseller</p> <p>‘A heartwarming read.’<br />Closer</p> <p>‘An emotionally charged tale of special relationships between mothers and daughters.’ Closer</p>

Best friends, worst enemies and a bond that can never be broken…A poignant tale from the English Maeve Binchy. Crete, present day. A woman anxiously awaits the arrival of someone who could change her life for ever… Lancashire, the 1950s. Three young girls make their way in a brave new post-war world. But can they escape the trappings of the past? Bookworm Connie dreams of university. Brought up on myths about her mysterious father, her life is turned upside down when she accidentally discovers the truth about him. Former ugly duckling Joy is determined to snare a man now she's finally a swan. Winning the "Miss Mercury" competition she bowls over local heart-throb Denny Gregson. But she quickly finds he's not all he seems… Convent-educated Rosa is a born rebel, desperate to flee the strict nuns for a life on the stage. But sometimes you need to be careful what you wish for…As all three girls face heartbreak and tragedy, can they learn from the mistakes of their mothers? Or will history repeat itself? For everyone who loves Maureen Lee and Maeve Binchy, this emotionally charged tale of that most special relationship of all will capture your heart.
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Best friends, worst enemies and a bond that can never be broken…A poignant tale from the English Maeve Binchy.
Praise for The Girl From World’s End and The War Widows: ‘A beautiful, almost poetically-written tale of love and tragedy in the Yorkshire Dales mainly set during the Second World War. The characters are real flesh and blood and the reader shares their ups and downs with genuine empathy.’Maureen Lee, bestselling author of Mother of Pearl. ‘An epic tale of hardship and tragedy straddling the Second World War.’The Bookseller ‘A heartwarming read.’Closer ‘An emotionally charged tale of special relationships between mothers and daughters.’ Closer
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• The Girl from World's End and The War Widows were both Heatseekers and have sold 100k between them. • Leah Fleming is an English Maeve Binchy, a born storyteller who brings characters and landscapes vividly to life. • The author draws inspiration from the small village she lives in, located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, and the olive groves of Crete where she has recently completed a gap-year for grown-ups. • Perfect for fans of Lesley Pearse, Josephine Cox, plus ITV dramas such as Heartbeat, The Royal and Where the Heart Is. Competition: Josephine Cox, Maeve Binchy, Lesley Pearse
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781847561022
Publisert
2009-02-19
Utgiver
Vendor
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Vekt
310 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
38 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
576

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Om bidragsyterne

Leah Fleming was born in Lancashire of Scottish parents, and is married with four grown-up children and five grandchildren. She usually writes full-time from a haunted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales, but has recently completed a gap year for grown-ups living on the slopes of an olive grove in Crete.