It is September 1940—the cruelest year of war for Britain's civilians as the Luftwaffe mercilessly blitz their cities. In Pearl Street, near Liverpool's vital docks, families struggle to cope the best they can. A nasty surprise for ever-cheerful dressmaker Brenda Mahon, and flighty Sean's love for little Alice, show how life goes on even when it appears to be falling apart. Yet while Eileen Costello tries to hide her ruined hopes of happiness with Nick and do her best by the husband she hoped had gone forever, Ruth Singerman returns, having escaped from Austria. Even the joy of seeing her father again cannot make up for the bitter loss of her children.
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Maureen Lee was born in Liverpool and had numerous short stories published and a play professionally staged before her first novel was published. She is an RNA winner, and writes full time.
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This is really a wonderful book! Especially if you like WWII books taking place on the British home front. The era is described in great detail, and the characters are believable. You feel that you are on a journey with them. At the end of the book, I felt sad to put the book down and say goodbuy to my new "friends".
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Once again, nothing but praise for Maureen Lee's books. Loved the characters and how they interacted during a time of great stress. The plot flows and you can hardly put the book down.
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It was in September 1939 that Adolf Hitler despatched his troops into Poland, and Britain and France were drawn into a war for which neither was prepared. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jack Doyle, Pearl Street, Eileen Costello, Miss Thomas, New Year, Brenda Mahon, Land Army, Ruth Singerman, Sheila Reilly, Alice Scully, Francis Costello, Matt Smith, Jacob Singerman, All Clear, King's Arms, Sean Doyle, Aggie Donovan, Marsh Lane, George Ransome, Tony Costello, Dai Evans, Dilys Evans, Dock Road, Donnie Kennedy, High Street New!
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It was in September 1939 that Adolf Hitler despatched his troops into Poland, and Britain and France were drawn into a war for which neither was prepared. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jack Doyle, Pearl Street, Eileen Costello, Miss Thomas, New Year, Brenda Mahon, Land Army, Ruth Singerman, Sheila Reilly, Alice Scully, Francis Costello, Matt Smith, Jacob Singerman, All Clear, King's Arms, Sean Doyle, Aggie Donovan, Marsh Lane, George Ransome, Tony Costello, Dai Evans, Dilys Evans, Dock Road, Donnie Kennedy, High Street New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Lime Street Blues by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Laceys of Liverpool by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Lights Out Liverpool by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The House by Princes Park by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Dancing in the Dark by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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- Liverpool Annie by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The House by Princes Park by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Through the Storm by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Lights Out Liverpool by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Stepping Stones by Maureen Lee in Front Matter, and page 577
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