Sisters Gloria and Betty grow up in 1920s Liverpool fascinated by the wider world thanks to their father's tales of life at sea. Will they find their own happiness across the ocean or a little closer to home? An evocative saga from the bestselling author of EVERY MOTHER'S SON and FROM LIVERPOOL WITH LOVE.
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Sisters Gloria and Betty grow up in 1920s Liverpool fascinated by the wider world thanks to their father's tales of life at sea. Will they find their own happiness across the ocean or a little closer to home? An evocative saga from the bestselling author of EVERY MOTHER'S SON and FROM LIVERPOOL WITH LOVE.
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Life in 1920s Liverpool for sisters Gloria and Betty Jenkins is secure and comfortable. Elder sister Gloria finds romance with the boy next door, until her wealthy, but snobbish and interfering Aunt Sybil steps in, offering her the opportunity of a lifetime. A trip to New York gives Gloria everything she desires - including a wealthy husband. Meanwhile, Betty chooses a career at sea, which offers challenges, personal danger and romance. But with the Wall Street Crash of 1929 tragedy strikes for one of the sisters and through these trials they come to value the bonds of family more than ever. Will they eventually achieve the happiness they desire?
Critic Reviews
“An outstanding storyteller-- Woman's Weekly”
An outstanding storyteller--Woman's Weekly
Gutsy... A vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community... will keep the pages turning--Daily Express
Praise for Lyn Andrews: 'An indisputably gifted storyteller--Historical Novels Review
About the Author
Lyn Andrews was born and raised in Liverpool. She is the author of many novels, one of which was shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award.
Life in 1920s Liverpool for sisters Gloria and Betty Jenkins is secure and comfortable. Elder sister Gloria finds romance with the boy next door, until her wealthy, but snobbish and interfering Aunt Sybil steps in, offering her the opportunity of a lifetime. A trip to New York gives Gloria everything she desires - including a wealthy husband. Meanwhile, Betty chooses a career at sea, which offers challenges, personal danger and romance. But with the Wall Street Crash of 1929 tragedy strikes for one of the sisters and through these trials they come to value the bonds of family more than ever. Will they eventually achieve the happiness they desire?
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