1885.
Ruby Carter works hard in her parents' bakery. Whilst life isn't easy, she's happy enough
- her gentle mother
Rosie finds it hard to cope with her eldest sister's over-possessive nature.
Since the death of their mother Beatrice
Spring, 1941. The families of Jubilee Row are still reeling from the loss of one of their own, & as the Blitz on Hull intensifies,
... Britain, 1943
Ronnie Linfoot may be the youngest of three sisters, but she’s determined to do her bit…
...
After her mother dies, Livvie Bone knows its down to her to protect her younger siblings from their drunken father. But life on the worst street in London is dark & dangerous, & one night she needs protection herself.
When the mysterious Joe Hunter steps in to help her, Livvies fascinated by him, in spite of his unsavoury reputation.
Then Livvie is offered the chance to work at the Barratts Sweet Factory. Livvies fragile beauty hides a formidable strength of character, & it doesnt take long for the factory manager, Lucas, to notice her.
He is a sophisticated, wealthy man of the world & he can open doors to the kind of life Livvie has only dreamed of. Suddenly she has a chance to better herself
- & to help her family.
But time is running out, for war is approaching, sweeping everything & everyone up in its remorseless path.
Product Information:
• ISBN: 9780349415284
• Author: Kay Brelland
• Publisher: Little Brown
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 387
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2.5cm