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From Amazon bestseller Pam Howes comes an emotional World War Two saga about three young women whose bravery and friendship will see them through the darkest times.Liverpool, 1939. Bella Rogers thought her life was just starting; she can't wait to get married to her childhood sweetheart, Bobby. But when war is declared and Bobby is called up, his letters stop, leaving Bella heartbroken and alone. Then her family is torn apart by tragedy when her angelic five-year-old sister dies from a terrible illness. They can barely afford a funeral, but the church is packed with the entire community, devastated for their loss.Grieving for her sister and lost love, Bella finds a job at the Bryant and May factory, making matches. As bombs begin to fall, Bella gets the workers singing, keeping spirits high amidst the fear. When she meets a handsome American airman, Earl Franklin Jr, Bella's heart finally starts to mend. Earl encourages her passion and soon she and her friends are offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to travel the country's army bases, entertaining the troops and singing for victory. They name themselves The Bryant Sisters.Just as her life is getting back on track, Bella finds herself pregnant - and Earl reveals a shattering secret that changes everything about their future. Devastated, she flees home to Liverpool, but as an unmarried mother, will her family reject her? And, as she faces a terrible sacrifice, will she ever sing with The Bryant Sisters again?A heartbreaking historical novel about women in wartime, friendship, family and hope. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Wives of War. Readers absolutely adore The Girls of Victory Street!'Pulled me in and made it utterly impossible for me to put down. A heartbreaking story… I really haven't been able to put this one down and found I had devoured the entire book in just one sitting. It really did pull me in. I have loved this book so much, I wish I could give it five hundred stars.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿'I absolutely loved this book, loved the flow of the story, loved the characters and loved getting lost into another world while reading it… A heartbreaking story but one that gets you so engaged in it you cannot put it down… Will keep you reading and enjoying right to the very last page, where you will be disappointed that it hasn't carried on, and on… and will desperately want more.' Vicki I Love Reading UK ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿'The story pulled at my heartstrings… Within a few chapters I was hooked and could feel myself experiencing the air raids, the damp dark basements and the sadness of loss and grief alongside all the characters… I wiped tears away at times throughout the book and have laughed and smiled along with them at others. I can't wait for the next book in the series… If you love a really good wartime saga, then this is definitely the book for you! I loved it, and would highly recommend it!' Stardust Book Reviews ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿

From Amazon bestseller Pam Howes comes a heartbreaking World War Two novel about a young woman trying to make the best of history's darkest hour. Is a happy ever after impossible?Liverpool, 1943. For Bella Rogers, life is looking up. She loves performing with The Bryant Sisters, the singing trio who have become the country's sweethearts, putting a smile on the faces of the brave boys fighting the Nazis. But then tragedy strikes when a telegram arrives: Bella's beloved father has been killed in France.Unlike her poor Mam, Bella has someone to share her grief with. Her childhood love Bobby is home from the war. He lost a leg but she counts her blessings every day that he's alive when so many young men haven't made it back. Bella longs to give her heart to Bobby but she is hiding a secret that may change their lives forever. Will he still love her if she reveals the truth?But when bombs screech down on Victory Street in the middle of the night, blowing houses apart, Bella may lose both the home she loves and the family who mean everything to her. With so much loss around her, will Bella be brave enough to snatch her chance of happiness? And when the war is finally over, will wedding bells ring out on Victory Street again?An utterly unputdownable, heart-wrenching historical novel that will have you completely hooked from page one. You'll lose yourself in this gorgeous wartime story of love, loss and family secrets. Perfect for fans of Wives of War, Nadine Dorries and Nancy Revell.Readers absolutely adore Pam Howes!'Pulled me in and made it utterly impossible for me to put down. A heartbreaking story... I really haven't been able to put this one down and found I had devoured the entire book in just one sitting. It really did pull me in. I have loved this book so much, I wish I could give it five hundred stars.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

From Amazon charts bestseller Pam Howes comes a heartbreaking and uplifting historical novel about a young woman trying to snatch her chance at happiness amongst the ruins of World War Two.1946, Liverpool. Bella Harrison cannot believe the devastating war that stole the lives of her father and sister is truly over at last. She wonders how they will ever rebuild Victory Street with the city in ruins, and half their neighbours gone. But for now, she and her childhood sweetheart Bobby are happy newlyweds, doting on Bella's little son, her child with black American pilot, Earl Franklin Junior.With the other members of Bella's wartime singing trio, The Bryant Sisters, busy starting families of their own, Bella focuses on recording and writing songs with her husband. Everything seems to be falling into place until they get a surprising letter: Earl is moving to England and wants to see them.Earl arrives and is delighted to see that his son is well and happy. He joins them as a singer and together, they start recording songs. But one night as Earl leaves the recording studio, a racist gang brutally attacks him and sets the place alight, leaving Bobby trapped inside. Meanwhile, Bella is at home, waiting to tell Bobby a devastating secret...With peace in Liverpool at last, Bella had hoped for a brighter future. But as she faces her life being ripped apart once again, can she rediscover the strength that carried her through the war?A totally unputdownable, heart-wrenching historical novel, packed with family secrets, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell.What readers are saying about Pam Howes:'Gripped me from the first page... Tearful at times, but equally filled with joy at others... I really enjoyed this book and once started I found it difficult to put it down!... Would definitely recommend!!' Goodreads reviewer'I absolutely adored this book! I could not put it down, probably the fastest I have read a book... If you enjoy historical fiction, you will love this. The perfect book to curl up on the sofa with.' Raesbookshelf'Utterly impossible for me to put down. A heartbreaking story... I really haven't been able to put this one down and found I had devoured the entire book in just one sitting... I have loved this book so much, I wish I could give it five hundred stars.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I was hooked... I wiped tears away tears... If you love a really good wartime saga, then this is definitely the book for you!' Stardust Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved this book... A heartbreaking story but one that gets you so engaged in it you cannot put it down... Will keep you reading and enjoying right to the very last page... and will desperately want more.' Vicki, I Love Reading UK ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿