Living above her stepfather’s fish and chip shop on Merseyside’s Paradise Parade, Emily Barr is glad to escape to the relative peace of her job in Wythenshaw’s jewellery factory. And when she is promoted to work for young Mr Giles, the son of the owner, she is the envy of all her workmates. What a catch he would be!
Much to her surprise, Emily finds the eligible Giles is trying to woo her, and when he proposes she willingly accepts. But Giles is not the suitable suitor he appears to be and Emily soon discovers that the marriage isn’t quite what she’d hoped for…
Much to her surprise, Emily finds the eligible Giles is trying to woo her, and when he proposes she willingly accepts. But Giles is not the suitable suitor he appears to be and Emily soon discovers that the marriage isn’t quite what she’d hoped for…
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Reviews
Praise for Anne Baker's previous Merseyside sagas: 'A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition
A compelling book that you just don't want to put down
A gentle tale with all the right ingredients for a heartwarming novel
Another nostalgic story oozing with atmosphere and charm