A poignant and dramatic saga set in Liverpool, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Annie Groves and Lyn Andrews.
Praise for Anne Baker’s Merseyside sagas: ‘A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition’ Liverpool Echo
It’s 1937 and for sisters Lizzie and Milly Travis there’s nothing quite like the thrill of the funfair at New Brighton. Amid the bright lights and whirling rides, Lizzie wins a lucky sixpence on a stall – as well as the heart of a handsome stallholder.
Ben McCluskey isn’t the type of man Lizzie’s respectable parents had in mind for her, nevertheless the young couple embark on a whirlwind romance. Lizzie’s mother worries that history will repeat itself when Ben introduces her daughter to a world she never knew existed. And, as war looms, Milly realises that her sister’s luck can’t last for ever…
Praise for Anne Baker’s Merseyside sagas: ‘A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition’ Liverpool Echo
It’s 1937 and for sisters Lizzie and Milly Travis there’s nothing quite like the thrill of the funfair at New Brighton. Amid the bright lights and whirling rides, Lizzie wins a lucky sixpence on a stall – as well as the heart of a handsome stallholder.
Ben McCluskey isn’t the type of man Lizzie’s respectable parents had in mind for her, nevertheless the young couple embark on a whirlwind romance. Lizzie’s mother worries that history will repeat itself when Ben introduces her daughter to a world she never knew existed. And, as war looms, Milly realises that her sister’s luck can’t last for ever…
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Reviews
Praise for Anne Baker's previous novels: 'Baker's understanding and compassion for very human dilemmas makes her one of romantic fiction's most popular authors'
A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition
Truly compelling...rich in language and descriptive prose
A heartwarming saga
With characters who are strong, warm and sincere, this is a joy to read