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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Lizzie Flowers series comes a captivating coming-of-age wartime saga about love, loyalties and secrets.
IN THE TURMOIL OF WORLD WAR II, CAN DAISY KEEP HER FAMILY TOGETHER?
1938, Isle of Dogs, East London.
A country girl at heart, nine-year-old Daisy Purbright has enjoyed the endless freedoms of idyllic village life for most of her childhood.
But when her father gambles the family’s fortunes on an ill-advised investment in London’s docklands, Daisy and her family are uprooted from the comforts of the countryside and swept up into the intrigue, danger and excitement of the big city.
The Purbrights desperately want to settle into their new life in the East End, but the whisperings of war grow louder. By September 1940, bombs are raining down on the city as war tightens its grip.
With schools now closed, Daisy listens to the conversations happening around her and quickly learns that adults, as well as children, have secrets.
But the burden is too much to bear alone and Daisy must choose between keeping the peace in her family and setting the truth, and herself, free. Will her family survive the next devastating blow that’s about to come their way?
Fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes, Dilly Court, Tania Crosse and Rosie Clarke will devour this captivating and emotional wartime saga.
PRAISE FOR CAROL RIVERS & GIRL WITH SECRETS:
‘Surely one of the best saga writers of her time.’ Bestselling author Rosie Clarke
‘A gripping page turner.’ Leah Fleming
‘Brings the East End to life — family loyalties, warring characters and broken dreams. Superb.’ Elizabeth Gill
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You can’t help but love the characters, especially Daisy . . . would definitely recommend.’ Rachel C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a great story this was. Loved all the characters. Made me laugh and cry.’ Shirl 66
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping read which held my attention from start to finish.’ Ginger Book Geek
ALSO BY CAROL RIVERS
GIRL WITH SECRETS
CHRISTMAS CHILD
CHRISTMAS TO COME
Genre: Sagas
IN THE TURMOIL OF WORLD WAR II, CAN DAISY KEEP HER FAMILY TOGETHER?
1938, Isle of Dogs, East London.
A country girl at heart, nine-year-old Daisy Purbright has enjoyed the endless freedoms of idyllic village life for most of her childhood.
But when her father gambles the family’s fortunes on an ill-advised investment in London’s docklands, Daisy and her family are uprooted from the comforts of the countryside and swept up into the intrigue, danger and excitement of the big city.
The Purbrights desperately want to settle into their new life in the East End, but the whisperings of war grow louder. By September 1940, bombs are raining down on the city as war tightens its grip.
With schools now closed, Daisy listens to the conversations happening around her and quickly learns that adults, as well as children, have secrets.
But the burden is too much to bear alone and Daisy must choose between keeping the peace in her family and setting the truth, and herself, free. Will her family survive the next devastating blow that’s about to come their way?
Fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes, Dilly Court, Tania Crosse and Rosie Clarke will devour this captivating and emotional wartime saga.
PRAISE FOR CAROL RIVERS & GIRL WITH SECRETS:
‘Surely one of the best saga writers of her time.’ Bestselling author Rosie Clarke
‘A gripping page turner.’ Leah Fleming
‘Brings the East End to life — family loyalties, warring characters and broken dreams. Superb.’ Elizabeth Gill
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘You can’t help but love the characters, especially Daisy . . . would definitely recommend.’ Rachel C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a great story this was. Loved all the characters. Made me laugh and cry.’ Shirl 66
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping read which held my attention from start to finish.’ Ginger Book Geek
ALSO BY CAROL RIVERS
GIRL WITH SECRETS
CHRISTMAS CHILD
CHRISTMAS TO COME
Genre: Sagas
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