Both hilarious and touching, Joan Jonker brings the close-knit backstreets of Liverpool to life
Both hilarious and touching, Joan Jonker brings the close-knit backstreets of Liverpool to life
Ever since Dot Baker lost her husband in the war she s tried to keep his memory alive. But when John Kershaw turns up on her doorstep, she can t blame her kids, Katy and Colin, for wanting another man about the house. John s the boss of a local factory, and a kind and caring man who can t seem to do enough for the Bakers and their friends and neighbours. He defends Mary Campbell when she is attacked by her violent husband; he encourages Colin and Katy in all that they do; and he puts a smile on Dot s face that s been missing since her husband s death. Everyone in the street can see they re meant to be together, but the one person who s blind to John s charm is Dot herself. What s it going to take to make her realise where her happiness lies...?
Joan Jonker was born and bred in Liverpool. She led a rich and varied life and was devoted to her family. Before writing novels, she worked tirelessly for the charity-run organisation Victims of Violence which she founded in 1976. Sadly, Joan died in 2006, but she is remembered fondly by her family and friends and her multitude of fans.
Ever since Dot Baker lost her husband in the war she s tried to keep his memory alive. But when John Kershaw turns up on her doorstep, she can t blame her kids, Katy and Colin, for wanting another man about the house. John s the boss of a local factory, and a kind and caring man who can t seem to do enough for the Bakers and their friends and neighbours. He defends Mary Campbell when she is attacked by her violent husband; he encourages Colin and Katy in all that they do; and he puts a smile on Dot s face that s been missing since her husband s death. Everyone in the street can see they re meant to be together, but the one person who s blind to John s charm is Dot herself. What s it going to take to make her realise where her happiness lies...?
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