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'Page-turning vitality.' Daily Mail
'Virtually unputdownable.' Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Step into the heart of wartime Britain and beyond with these four unforgettable and moving sagas of courage, family and unbreakable spirit.
Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Lizzie Lane, Fenella J Miller, Margaret Dickinson or Susanna Bavin.
Book 1: EVE'S DAUGHTER
With her husband away at war, Eve Kenning throws herself into war work and keeping her small home together. So when she's asked to take in a young lodger -- lively, headstrong Sally Tyler -- Eve hopes her company will ease the loneliness. But Sally's charm hides a secret. And when the bombs fall and tragedy strikes, one act of compassion will bind the two women together -- and tear them apart.
Book 2: ORANGES AND LEMONS
When war breaks out, spirited Shirley Rayner is evacuated from the bombed streets of London. Leaving behind her devoted mother Gloria, she finds herself at Longueville Hall, the home of glamorous couple Tony and Leonie Darrent. At first, Shirley is dazzled by the house -- until she meets Imogen, the Darrents' lonely daughter, and discovers that even the safest places can be shadowed by secrets. As war rages and loyalties are tested, can Shirley find courage, friendship and belonging in a world turned upside down?
Book 3: THE LOST DAUGHTERS
When sixteen-year-old Cathy Oldham loses her beloved father, she is taken under the wing of Gerald Cavelle -- the charming, celebrated pianist who was once her father's closest friend. But Cathy begins to sense that Gerald is keeping something from her -- a secret that could shatter everything she believes about her family. Across the city, Rosalind Blair dreams of escaping her fractured home and her mother's fading stage career. When fate brings the two girls together, their lives are bound by love, betrayal and secrets.
Book 4: WIVES AND MOTHERS
The war is over, but for sixteen-year-old Grace Pringle, life has never been harder. Since her mother's death, she has cared for her younger sisters under the rule of her father -- a strict, God-fearing man. When Grace meets handsome musician Harry Wendover, he offers her a glimpse of freedom and the chance of love. But escaping the past comes at a cost, and in London, Grace discovers that happiness can be as fragile as hope. Even through heartbreak and loss, can she learn that love and courage can light the darkest path?
Praise for Jeanne Whitmee:
'Captivating from beginning to end.' ?????
'A heartwarming and evoking saga of family life.' ?????
'So good I couldn't put it down. ' ?????
'A marvellously absorbing book that realistically conveys the highs and lows of life, and everything in between, against the dramatic backdrop of war.'?????
'I found myself drawn into the lives of people grappling with WW2 in a personal and poignant way.'?????
'Beautifully written and believable. Bravo! I loved every page!'?????
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