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War Orphans

An emotional historical family saga from Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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War Orphans

An emotional historical family saga from Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

“If at all possible, send or take your household animals into the country in advance of an emergency. If you cannot place them in the care of neighbours, it really is kindest to have them destroyed." Joanna Ryan’s father has gone off to war, leaving her in the care of her step-mother, a woman more concerned with having a good time than being any sort of parent to her. But then she finds a puppy, left for dead, and Joanna becomes determined to save him, sharing her meagre rations with him. But, in a time of war, pets are only seen as an unnecessary burden and she is forced to hide her new friend, Harry, from her step-mother and the authorities. With bombs falling over Bristol and with the prospect of evacuation on the horizon, can they stay together and keep each other safe? A gripping, heartwarming historical saga from bestselling author Lizzie Lane. Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

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180280787X

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The Best Ever Bread Book

From Farm to Flour Mill, 20 Recipes from Around the World

By: Lizzie Munsey,Emily Munsey

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The Best Ever Bread Book

From Farm to Flour Mill, 20 Recipes from Around the World

By: Lizzie Munsey,Emily Munsey

Invite your young baker into the kitchen and let them discover the joys of baking bread! From the humble loaf and classic baguette to fancy focaccia and perfect pretzels, learn how to master the basics of breadmaking! With 20 sensational bread recipes from around the world, you’ll be ready to impress your friends and family with your new skill. See the story of bread come to life in this baking book for kids: • Written by flour expert Lizzie Munsey, who is part of a family that has been milling for over 100 years in England. • Step-by-step recipes for more than 20 types of bread from around the world combined with technical spreads, including an insight into the flour milling process. • Recipes are enhanced by spreads about the science of breadmaking — educational STEM content. • Fun facts about the history of bread and how it is made. • Stylish and beautifully illustrated, with a mixture of explanatory photography and diagrams. Nutritious, delicious and great fun to bake together! Whether you’re in the mood for scrumptious scones, simple sourdough or luscious cinnamon rolls, The Best Ever Bread Book shows you how to bake brilliant bread for every occasion. Each recipe is tried and tested and comes with illustrated, step-by-step instructions, and lots of helpful tips to ensure the perfect bake every time. Tapping into the current trend of making bread from scratch, this beautiful recipe book will take you on a fascinating journey of discovery. Find out how flour is farmed and milled, discover the different grain flours and pulse flours, as well as the spectacular science behind the springy loaf. It’s the perfect gift for kids ages 5 to 9 who are interested in cooking and baking, or eager to learn how to bake. Let the bake-off begin!

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0744057795

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Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge

A Novel

By: Lizzie Pook

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Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge

A Novel

By: Lizzie Pook

A young woman searches for the truth about her sister, who boarded a ship headed to the frozen Arctic and never returned. “Lizzie Pook is a master of suspense. The story of one sister's love and determination to avenge her sister's death, is an unforgettable, atmospheric thrill ride.” —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone Twenty-year-old Constance Horton has run away from her life in Victorian London, disguising herself as a boy to board the Makepeace, an expedition vessel bound for the icy and unexplored Northwest Passage of the Arctic. She struggles to keep her real identity a secret on the ship, a feat that only grows more difficult when facing off with the constant dangers of the icy North. Even more dangerous than the cold, the storms, and the hunger, are some of the men aboard—including the ship’s scientist Edison Stowe. He seems to be watching Constance, and she knows that his attention could be fatal. In London two years later: Maude Horton is searching for the truth. After being told by the British Admiralty that her sister’s death onboard the Makepeace was nothing more than a tragic accident, she receives a diary revealing that Edison Stowe had more of a hand in Constance’s death than the returning crew acknowledged. In order to get the answers she needs, Maude decides to shadow Edison. She joins him on a new venture he’s started to capitalize on the murder mania that has all of London in a frenzy—a travel company that takes guests around the country via train to witness public hangings—to extract the truth from him in any way possible. As tensions and dangers mount, it ultimately falls to Maude to enact the ultimate revenge to get justice for her sister. Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge is a transporting, atmospheric novel about the lengths we will go to for justice—and for love.

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Simon and Schuster

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1982180560

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9781982180560

Trouble for the Boat Girl

A page-turning family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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Trouble for the Boat Girl

A page-turning family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

A gritty story of two girls from opposite backgrounds and their search for freedom and happiness. 1925 - The Midlands Born on the canals, feisty Beth Dawson knows danger lurks in the shadows and suspecting she might be pregnant after a vicious attack she quickly marries a fellow boatman. Her mundane existence is interrupted by the arrival of Anthony Wesley whose mission is to organise the impoverished boatmen for strike action. Feeling valued and soon falling for Anthony, Beth wants to help the cause in any way she can. Along the way she is befriended by the company owners rebellious daughter Abigail Gatehouse. She too is in love with Anthony and sensing the attraction between Beth and Anthony, Abigail is overcome with jealousy. Soon both young women are caught up in events that spiral out of control. Only time will tell what the future holds for them both. In the meantime, it’s all about survival... Previously published as Where the Wild Thyme Blows by Jeannie Johnson

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Boldwood Books Ltd

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1837518637

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9781837518630

The Sugar Merchant's Wife

A page-turning family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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The Sugar Merchant's Wife

A page-turning family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

In the face of changing fortunes, the Strong family must unite to keep their wealth and status...or risk losing it all. As Cholera sweeps through the streets of Bristol, no one is immune. Blanche and her husband Conrad Heinkel, sugar merchant and master sugar baker, are devastated when their seven-year-old daughter Anne, is taken by the deadly disease. Lost in her own immense grief, her childhood sweetheart Tom Strong, is the only man who can heal Blanche’s terrible hurt and reignite the passion for life and love that has died within her. But Horatia Strong, daughter of the eldest Strong son, has her sights on grabbing power of the Strong family dynasty. Ambitious and more ruthless than most women, she is still desperately in love with her adoptive cousin, Tom, despite his humble birth. As her brother Nelson succumbs to his opium habit, Horatia, believes that only Tom can give her the wealth and strength to take the family businesses to new heights. Will Tom be able to leave his romantic history with Blanche behind for the sake of the Strong family? Or will Blanche and Tom get their happy ending they deserve? Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona Valpy Previously published as 'Just Before Dawn' by Jeannie Johnson and 'The Sugar Merchants Wife' by Erica Brown. Don’t miss the rest of the Strong Family Sagas: 1. Daughter of Destiny 2. The Sugar Merchant’s Wife 3. Secrets of the Past

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1837518238

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9781837518234

What You Don't Know

A witty tale of marriage and temptation

By: Lizzie Enfield

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What You Don't Know

A witty tale of marriage and temptation

By: Lizzie Enfield

It's all about the little white lies... Helen and Alex's fifteen year marriage seems firm, but then a stranger walks in and changes everything... Lizzie Enfield's warm and witty novel, What You Don't Know, is the perfect read for fans of Hilary Boyd and Katie Fforde. 'A clever, witty read' - Best You've been together for fifteen years. You've got two gorgeous kids and a great career. All the boxes are ticked. You wouldn't be tempted by a plain, slightly balding man called Graham... Would you? When Graham Parks walks into Helen Collins' life, the last thing she expects is to fall for him. He's nothing like her handsome, successful husband, Alex. Exciting, alluring, all-consuming. But is it worth the risk? What readers are saying about What You Don't Know: 'A touching and thought-provoking book which really seems to get inside the minds and hearts of the characters' 'I loved reading Lizzie Enfield's brilliantly observed, funny and thought-provoking novel. Great characters and the witty, engaging writing makes you really care about what happens to them and their relationships' 'Full of charm, wit and warmth. With lovingly observed characters and situations, it's a great read that leaves you guessing until the end

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0755377877

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9780755377879

Revival: A Modern Introduction to Logic (1950)

By: Lizzie Susan Stebbing

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Revival: A Modern Introduction to Logic (1950)

By: Lizzie Susan Stebbing

As the author of this volume states, "the science of logic does not stand still." This book was intended to cover the advances made in the study of logic in the first half of the nineteenth century, during which time the author felt there to have been greater advances made than in the whole of the preceding period from the time of Aristotle. Advances which, in her eyes, were not present in contemporary text books. As such, this book offers a valuable insight into the progress of the subject, tracing this frenetic period in its development with a first-hand awareness of its documentary value.

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Routledge

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1351349082

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9781351349086

A Wartime Wife

A gripping historical saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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A Wartime Wife

A gripping historical saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

Bristol 1939 At forty years of age, Mary Anne Randall still turns heads. With an abusive husband spending most of his wages on beer, she has resigned herself to be the sole breadwinner to protect her family and keep the wolves from the door. In order to make ends meet Mary Anne runs a pawnbroking business from the wash house at the end of the garden. Following the outbreak of war an opportunity presents itself to escape her loveless marriage and find true love. Will she take that chance, or carry on living just for her children and not for herself? Read the sequal A Wartime Family. Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

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Boldwood Books Ltd

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1804159069

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9781804159064

Coronation Wives

A heartbreaking historical saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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Coronation Wives

A heartbreaking historical saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

Bristol - 1953 It’s Coronation Year. A new beginning in the aftermath of war, but there are still battles to be fought and secrets to be kept. Charlotte Hennessey-White copes with the shortcomings of her marriage and throws herself into helping refugees unwelcome by some and exploited by others. Edna Burbage has three beautiful children and considers herself lucky until the advent of a deadly twentieth century disease makes her think otherwise. Polly Chandler still hopes for a better life, but there are too many obstacles standing in her way. These three women lived through a war, can they now cope with the demands of peace? Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

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1804158968

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9781804158968

Daughter of Destiny

A page-turning family saga series from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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Daughter of Destiny

A page-turning family saga series from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

The first in an explosive series featuring the Strong family and a legacy of lies that leads to passion, love, murder and heartbreak... Barbados 1818 One fateful night, a terrible tragedy occurs at the Strong family sugar plantation on the paradise island of Barbados. The Strong family quickly move to keep the shocking event a secret. But secrets can’t stay hidden forever... Twenty-two years later Blanche Strong, the living, breathing proof of that night, is left following her mother's sudden death. Now, alone in the world Blanche is determined to get answers about her past. Otis Strong, the second eldest son of the Strong Sugar dynasty arranges for Blanche to travel to Bristol and be installed in the Strong family home at Marstone House, where they can keep her under their watchful eye. Lulled into a false sense of security and harbouring her own suspicions surrounding her parentage, Blanche dreams that she will be acknowledged as the daughter of one of the three sons. But her hopes are dashed when on arrival she is treated as nothing more than a servant. Only her friend, Captain Tom Strong, adopted son of Jeb Strong, youngest of the three brothers, shows her any kindness. Whoever her father is remains a secret. One of many that the Strong family wish to keep to themselves. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona Valpy Previously published as Like an Evening Gone by Jeannie Johnson and Daughter of Destiny by Erica Brown Don’t miss the rest of the Strong Family Sagas: 1. Daughter of Destiny 2. The Sugar Merchant’s Wife 3. Secrets of the Past

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183751853X

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9781837518531

The Tower Gardens. A Novel

Vol. I

By: Lizzie Alldridge

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The Tower Gardens. A Novel

Vol. I

By: Lizzie Alldridge

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

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338544523X

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Women in War

An emotional and powerful family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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Women in War

An emotional and powerful family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

She must face the terror of war alone to survive... 1939 - India When headstrong Nadine Burton learns that the woman, she thought was her Indian Ayah was in fact her mother, she rebels against her father in a flamboyant display of disrespect and dares to dance with her two local best friends at a public party. Her father, local official, Roland Frederick Burton is furious. He arranges for her to be exiled from India and married off to Australian Martin McPherson, owner of a rubber plantation north of Singapore. Within a year Singapore falls to the Japanese. Martin is killed and Nadine becomes a prisoner of war, imprisoned in Sumatra, where her dancing skills don’t go unnoticed by her captors. Amidst the horror she finds a friend in a Japanese American major caught up in the war whilst visiting his grandparents in Japan. Much like her, he straddles two cultures and worlds. As their love deepens, boundaries are crossed and together they must unite to survive. Don't miss this emotional and powerful saga about a woman's determination to beat the odds, perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona Valpy. Previously published as 'East of India' by Erica Brown

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1837518475

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Her Father's Daughter

A page-turning family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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Her Father's Daughter

A page-turning family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

A young girl's tragic loss will shape her dreams and her future... 1930 - Douro Valley, Portugal Twelve-year-old Catherine is watching the Rabalo race in Porto when the sound of a shot being fired changes her life forever. Her beloved mother, mistress for some years to Walter Shellard, a Bristol based wine and port merchant has received distressing news that her lover, Walter, has married a wealthy heiress. In her anguish she takes her own life, leaving poor Catherine alone and heartbroken. Angry and grieving, Catherine is sent to live under the guardianship of her eccentric Aunt Lopa in a small farmhouse high above the rich vineyards of the Douro valley. Here, she learns to adapt to her new life and her strange aunt but still blames her father, a man she barely knows, for her mother’s tragic death. Coming of age, beautiful Catherine is summoned to Bristol by her estranged father who presumes she’ll be as malleable as most other women. But Catherine is her father’s daughter, as strong as he is and still thirsting for revenge. A compelling family saga of loss and love perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Dinah Jefferies Previously published as 'House in the Hills' by Erica Brown

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1837518068

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9781837518067

Secrets of the Past

A page-turning family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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Secrets of the Past

A page-turning family saga from bestseller Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

The Strong family has survived against all odds, but their greatest test is still to come. After a seemingly endless labour, Horatia Strong is delighted to announce that she’s given her husband, Tom, a much-needed son and heir to the entire Strong fortune. But the birth of the child is soon shrouded in secrets and Horatia will do anything to keep the truth from her husband – it could destroy the Strong family completely. Tom’s enduring love for Blanche is still as deep as ever, but his marriage to Horatia is the only thing keeping the Strong family – and his new baby son - from destitution. Can he really risk their safety for passion? But, Horatia's jealousy knows no bounds and she is not prepared to play second fiddle to anyone, especially Blanche and is determined to hold onto Tom. Locked in a powerful emotional love triangle, will Tom stand by his wife as her mistakes of the past come to light or will his anger outweigh anything he ever felt for both her and the Strong family and ruin everything they have? Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Fiona Valpy. Previously published as 'Forgotten Faces' by Jeannie Johnson and 'Return to Paradise' by Erica Brown . Don’t miss the rest of the Strong Family Sagas: 1. Daughter of Destiny 2. The Sugar Merchant’s Wife 3. Secrets of the Past

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1837518335

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9781837518333

New Neighbors for Coronation Close

By: Lizzie Lane

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New Neighbors for Coronation Close

By: Lizzie Lane

The start of new series from bestselling author of 'The Tobacco Girls' Lizzie Lane Bristol 1936 Jenny Crawford has resigned herself to a loveless marriage living hand to mouth with their two children. Like many others, husband Roy struggles to find work at the docks but a chance encounter turns the family's fortunes around. Not only does he get regular work but they are also allocated a council house on Coronation Close on the outskirts of the city. Jenny and the children are overjoyed, this is the fresh start she could only ever dream of. But trouble feels never too far away. With Roy spending more time with Sir Oswald Molsey bullying black shirts, Jenny is left to her own devices and eager to fit in begins to make new friends. Thankful of peace, Jenny has her head turned firstly by an old love and then by her knight in shining armour. Does she allow herself to glimpse a chance of happiness? Whatever happens the consequences could be dire if Roy ever finds out.

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1805497472

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9781805497479

A Fond Farewell for the Tobacco Girls

The BRAND NEW gripping historical family saga from Lizzie Lane for 2023

By: Lizzie Lane

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A Fond Farewell for the Tobacco Girls

The BRAND NEW gripping historical family saga from Lizzie Lane for 2023

By: Lizzie Lane

The FINAL instalment in the bestselling Tobacco Girls series! It has finally happened! The war is over and Europe rejoices. May 1945 – VE Day After battling against the odds, the three friends are uncertain of their futures. Maisie Miles must wait on tenterhooks for Japan to surrender and for poor Sid to return home. Will they still be sweethearts and have a future together? But tragedy strikes when Maisie's lodger Carole dies leaving 2-year-old Paula orphaned, Maisie is determined to keep the child she has grown to love as her own. Meanwhile Bridget O’Neill’s husband has been patiently waiting her arrival in America but Bridget’s been struggling to leave her family and friends behind. Will she stay or will she go? Phyllis Fairbrother receives the devastating news that husband Mick has relapsed and suffering a life changing diagnosis. Their dreams of a new life in Australia lie in tatters, or so she thinks. With a new dawn, there are high hopes and boundless dreams. Can the Tobacco Girls unite once more to overcome life’s troubles and find the happiness they so deserve? Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

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1800485379

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A Christmas Wish

A heartbreaking, festive historical saga from Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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A Christmas Wish

A heartbreaking, festive historical saga from Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

Bristol 1927 Ten year old Magda Brodie’s world is torn apart when her mother dies in the workhouse two weeks before Christmas. Her wastrel father arranges for her sisters to be sent to their grandparents in Ireland and for her younger brother to be adopted leaving Magda distraught with worry as her family are scattered far and wide. Magda, as the eldest girl is sent to live with her Aunt Bridget who for whatever reason, holds a bitter resentment towards Magda. But adversity makes Magda strong and determined. She dreams of happier times, to reunite her family and make her Christmas Wish come true. Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

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1804159263

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9781804159262

Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter

By: Lizzie Pook

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Moonlight and the Pearler's Daughter

By: Lizzie Pook

For readers of The Light Between Oceans and The Island of Sea Women, a “sensitive and compassionate” (The New York Times Book Review) feminist adventure story set against the backdrop of the dangerous pearl diving industry in 19th-century Western Australia, about a young English woman who sets off to uncover the truth about the disappearance of her eccentric father. Western Australia, 1886. After months at sea, a slow boat makes its passage from London to the shores of Bannin Bay. From the deck, young Eliza Brightwell and her family eye their strange, new home. Here is an unforgiving land where fortune sits patiently at the bottom of the ocean, waiting to be claimed by those brave enough to venture into its depths. An ocean where pearl shells bloom to the size of soup plates, where men are coaxed into unthinkable places and unspeakable acts by the promise of unimaginable riches. Then years later, the pearl-diving boat captained by Eliza’s eccentric father returns after months at sea—without Eliza’s father on it. Whispers from townsfolk point to mutiny or murder. Headstrong Eliza knows it’s up to her to discover who, or what, is really responsible. As she searches for the truth, Eliza discovers that beneath the glamourous veneer of the pearling industry, lies a dark underbelly of sweltering, stinking decay. The sun-scorched streets of Bannin Bay, a place she once thought she knew so well, are teeming with corruption, prejudice, and blackmail. Just how far is Eliza willing to push herself in order to solve the mystery of her missing father? And what family secrets will come to haunt her along the way? An “extraordinarily vivid” (Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw Orphan) feminist adventure story based on Lizzie Pook’s deep research into the pearling industry and the era of British colonial rule in Australia, Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter is ultimately about the lengths one woman will travel to save her family.

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Simon and Schuster

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198218051X

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9781982180515

Workstyle

A revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society

By: Alex Hirst,Lizzie Penny

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Workstyle

A revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society

By: Alex Hirst,Lizzie Penny

Workstyle is the freedom to choose when and where you work. It is only now, after centuries of formal and inflexible working hours, that such an opportunity is on the horizon. It is an opportunity that will have far reaching and profoundly positive implications, levelling the playing field and helping to create true inclusivity and accessibility in our society. This inspiring book will explain the history of work, where the 9-5 came from, and why the time is right for change. You'll learn how workstyle differs from flexible, hybrid, or remote working, and why it matters. Most importantly, you'll explore and design your own workstyle, by reflecting on the things that matter to you, acting to change your life and inspiring others to do the same, all underpinned by research that proves that this is a better way to work for us all. This book is for everyone who has had to take a day off work to receive a delivery or go to a doctor's appointment. It is for anyone who has caring responsibilities, for parents, for those with illnesses, with mental health issues, who feel burnt out, or who are living with disabilities. It is for those who are older, who identify as neurodiverse or who consider themselves different in any way. It is for people who feel disenchanted with work and want to live a meaningful, fulfilled life. It is for anyone who questions why they need to commute to an office to be productive. It is for every person who has a life outside of work. This book is for everyone. This book is for you!

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John Murray Business

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1399802992

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Marriage and Mayhem for the Tobacco Girls

The BRAND NEW page-turning historical saga from Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

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The BRAND NEW page-turning historical saga from Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

Catch-up with Lizzie Lane's bestselling Tobacco Girls series! War is fleeting, but true love last forever... May 1944 Hope and excitement is in the air when news breaks of the allied forces landing in Normandy. D Day has arrived. However, the day-to-day struggles for the Tobacco Girls continue. Carole Thomas wants her old life back. She is burdened with the guilt of being a young single mother and considers having baby Paula adopted, but Maisie Miles will do anything to stop her. Phyllis Mason having found the love of her life is getting married in Malta to Mick Fairbrother, but will the dangerous legacies of war plague her happy day? Bridget O’Neill finds herself posted to one of the hospitals receiving the injured from the D-Day landing beaches. Her most fervent hope is that her husband, Lyndon, does not become one of them. Peace is on the horizon, but will their wishes and dreams win through and bring them a happy ever after? Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

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180048528X

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Shameful Secrets on Coronation Close

A gritty, historical saga from Lizzie Lane

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Shameful Secrets on Coronation Close

A gritty, historical saga from Lizzie Lane

By: Lizzie Lane

There are no secrets that time does not reveal... Bristol 1937 The year is 1937 and the country is still reeling from the abdication of King Edward the Eighth the year before. His brother, the Duke of York has become King George the Sixth and will be crowned in May. The country is on a high. Union Jacks are being dusted off and bunting is being made. Thelma, Jenny and residents of Coronation Close are all a buzz with planning the street parties and celebrations for the great day. But behind every door shameful secrets and sins linger on Coronation Close, just bubbling to expose themselves...

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1804834025

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9781804834022

The Sweet Sisters Trilogy

By: Lizzie Lane

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The Sweet Sisters Trilogy

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Discover the heartfelt, historical saga series from bestseller Lizzie Lane 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton This boxset contains the complete Sweet Sisters trilogy Wartime Sweethearts War Baby Home Sweet Home Wartime Sweethearts The Sweet family have run the local bakery for as long as anyone can remember. Twins Ruby and Mary Sweet help their widowed father out when they can. Mary loves baking and has no intention of leaving their small Gloucestershire village. while Ruby dreams of life in London. But as war threatens, there will be changes for all of the Sweet family War Baby The war has had a devastating effect on the Sweet Family with young Charlie Sweet, lost at sea, presumed dead and bombs falling on nearby Bristol. Still there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon in the form of Mary Sweet’s upcoming wedding to her Canadian beau. But even that has failed to rouse their father from his grief. But in London a baby has been found in a bombed out house, sheltered in the arms of his dead mother. A child to make life worth living again... Home Sweet Home Frances Sweet can’t really remember her real parents. Brought up by her uncle, her cousins Ruby and Mary have always treated her like their little sister. As the war continues to keep her cousins separated from the men they love – Frances is growing up fast enough to catch the eye of dashing American soldier Declan. But she also has a greater longing – to find the mother who abandoned her years before...

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1835618537

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9781835618530

The Tobacco Girls Series Books 1-3

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The Tobacco Girls Series Books 1-3

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Discover the Tobacco Girls, the gripping wartime saga series from Lizzie Lane 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller This boxset contains the first 3 books in the Tobaccor Girls series The Tobacco Girls Dark Days for the Tobacco Girls Fire and Fury for the Tobacco Girls The Tobacco Girls School leaver Maisie Miles suspects her father, a small-time crook, has an ulterior motive for insisting she gets a job at the W. D. H. O. Wills tobacco factory but keeps it to herself. She's befriended by effervescent Phyllis Mason and kind-hearted Bridget Milligan who take pity on her and take Maisie under their wing. But beneath their happy go lucky exteriors they all harbour dreams and worries about what the future holds. Dark Days for the Tobacco Girls The Tobacco Girls cling together as they realise that the clouds of war are turning dark, the world is becoming more dangerous and their lives more unpredictable. Bridget Milligan’s big, happy family fragments when her siblings are evacuated to North Devon, then a letter from America further fills her with dismay. Maisie Miles' safe haven is jeopardised and she is forced to move on, but where to this time? Phyllis Mason is struck down by tragedy and her life spirals downwards into despair until a new horizon beckons, but also perhaps great danger... Fire and Fury for the Tobacco Girls As the clouds of war grow bleaker both at home and abroad, the Tobacco Girls are determined to do their bit for King and Country. To that end Maisie Miles and Bridget Milligan become voluntary ambulance drivers. As well as coping with the frequent air raids, Maisie is kept on her toes with three new junior employees one of whom is particularly testing. Bridget’s heart becomes torn between family loyalty and the man she loves. Meanwhile Phyllis Harvey has joined the WAAF, opting to serve overseas whilst trying to escape her past.

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1835618553

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