The Narrowboat Girls

Author : Rosie Archer
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786483577

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The Narrowboat Girls by Rosie Archer Pdf

'One of the nation's favourite wartime saga writers ... creating a warm and engrossing sense of nostalgia that cannot help but seduce' Lancashire Evening Post Spring 1944, and the war shows no sign of stopping. In Hampshire, Elsie is desperate for a new start after her husband leaves her. When her friend Izzy, herself planning an escape from her abusive boyfriend, tells her about the wartime jobs going for women on the canal boats, she jumps at the chance. Their new boss, Dorothy, is kind and fair, but it's clear she has a secret of her own. Their crew is completed by Tolly, searching for a new vocation now that her dream job has been snatched away. The work is hard, but together they pitch in, and through shared ups and downs they forge close friendships that will see them through the darkest times. What none of them could have predicted is just how much working on the canals will change their lives. Could it really be that what started as a means of escape will end up giving each of them everything they ever wanted?

Author : Annie Murray
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780330527903

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The Narrowboat Girl by Annie Murray Pdf

The Narrowboat Girl by Annie Murray is the story of a young woman's search for freedom and happiness. Young Maryann Nelson is devastated at the loss of her beloved father. But worse is to come when her mother, Flo, sees an opportunity to better herself and her family in a marriage to the local undertaker, Norman Griffin. Though on the surface a caring family man, Norman is not at all what he seems, as Maryann and her sister Sal soon discover. Unable to turn to their unsympathetic mother for support, the girls are left alone with their harrowing secret. But for Sal it is too much to bear . . . The chance of a new life opens up for Maryann when she befriends Joel Bartholomew. Aboard his narrowboat, the Esther Jane, she finds herself falling in love with life on the canal as she is swept away from Birmingham and all her worries. Until Joel's feelings for Maryann begin to change, awakening all the old nightmares that she had thought were long buried, and in panic and confusion she takes flight . . . The Narrowboat Girl is followed by sequel, Water Gypsies.

Author : Anne Youngson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781784165338

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Three Women and a Boat by Anne Youngson Pdf

THE BBC RADIO TWO BOOK CLUB PICK A hugely charming, uplifting story that shows it's never too late for new adventures - for fans of HAROLD FRY, DEAR MRS BIRD and THE LIBRARIAN. 'Full of grace and humanity' SUNDAY TIMES 'Life-affirming and funny' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Meet Eve, who has departed from her thirty-year career to become a Free Spirit; Sally, who has waved goodbye to her indifferent husband and two grown-up children; and Anastasia: defiantly independent narrowboat-dweller, suddenly vulnerable as she awaits a life-saving operation. Inexperienced and ill-equipped, Sally and Eve embark upon a journey through the canals of England, guided by the remote and unsympathetic Anastasia. As they glide gently - and not so gently - through the countryside, the eccentricities and challenges of canalboat life draw them inexorably together, and a tender and unforgettable story unfolds. Disarmingly truthful and narrated with a rare, surprising wit, THREE WOMEN AND A BOAT is a journey over the glorious waterways of England and into the unfathomable depths of the human heart. ---------------------------- What customers are saying: 'Moving, tender and just a balm for the soul' ***** 'Perfect for those in need of an uplifting read' **** 'A warm and enjoyable read' *****

Author : Margaret Mayhew
Publisher : Random House
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409083856

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The Boat Girls by Margaret Mayhew Pdf

Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Donna Douglas, a saga full of the romance and drama of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew. READERS ARE LOVING THE BOAT GIRLS! "I started reading this book last night and I absolutely devoured it, to the point I didn't go to bed until 6am. I could not put it down. It was so unbelievably good." - 5 STARS "Once I started it, [I] couldn't put it down" - 5 STARS "Ended up reading this twice as it was so amazing..."-5 STARS "Excellent story of the 3 girls and the boaters during the war, makes you feel you are there with them. Highly recommend this book." - 5 STARS "Omg this book was everything and more than I expected. My ideal book as I love family saga books. Three girls all from different backgrounds all join forces to work together. Highs and lows of everyday life. Loved, loved, loved it..." - 5 STARS ************************************************ 1943: THREE GIRLS GO THE EXTRA MILE TO DO THEIR BIT FOR THE WAR EFFORT. Frances - her life of seeming privilege has been a lonely one. Brave and strong, stifled by her traditional upbringing, she falls for a most unsuitable man. Prudence - timid and conventional, her horizons have never strayed beyond her job as a bank clerk in Croydon until the war brings her new experiences. Rosalind - a beautiful, flame-haired actress who catches the eye of Frances's stuffy elder brother, the heir to an ancestral mansion. The three become friends when they join the band of women working the canal boats, delivering goods and doing a man's job while the men are away fighting. A tough, unglamorous task - but one which brings them all unexpected rewards.

Author : Annie Murray
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780330538206

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Water Gypsies by Annie Murray Pdf

It is 1942, and after a childhood of suffering in Birmingham, Maryann Bartholomew has built a life of happiness and safety with her husband Joel and their children, working the canals on his narrowboat, the Esther Jane. But the back-breaking work and constant childbearing take their toll on Maryann, and the tragic loss of her old friend Nancy, followed by a further pregnancy lead her to a desperate act which nearly costs her her life. The walls of her security are broken down when Joel suffers an accident, and to keep the boats working, Maryann is forced to allow Sylvia and Dot, two wartime volunteers, into the privacy of their life. And when she discovers that someone keeps calling for her at Birmingham's Tyseley Wharf, the dark memories of her past begin to overwhelm her life. For that someone, who seems to be watching her every move, is becoming more dangerous that even she could imagine . . . Sequel to The Narrowboat Girl, Water Gypsies by Annie Murray is the gripping story of life on the Birmingham canals.

Author : Annie Murray
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780330527149

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Chocolate Girls by Annie Murray Pdf

In Annie Murray’s bestselling Chocolate Girls, three very different women work together at Cadbury’s Bournville factory, where their lives become entwined by war and work – and a child called David. Edie marries young to escape her unhappy family home. Widowed at nineteen, and having lost her child from the marriage, she faces the war grieving and lonely. Then one night during the Blitz, an infant mysteriously abandoned during the bombing is handed into her care . . . Ruby, meanwhile, doesn’t want to be left behind in the wedding stakes, and settles for marriage with Frank. Finally there’s Janet, kind-hearted and susceptible to male charm, who is hurt desperately by an affair with a married man. David, the child who steals Edie’s heart as she brings him up through a time none of them will ever forget, is the love of all their lives. And when David is old enough to wonder who he really is, he leads Edie through struggle and heartache to a life and love she would never have dreamed of . . . Chocolate Girls is followed by the captivating sequel, The Bells of Bournville Green.

Author : V. Cecil Cotes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Barges
ISBN : OSU:32435010186161

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Two Girls on a Barge by V. Cecil Cotes Pdf

Author : L. T. C. Rolt
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Boat living
ISBN : 0750960612

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Narrow Boat by L. T. C. Rolt Pdf

Take a trip down the waterways of England during their hey-day

Author : Narrowboat Girl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798748083096

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Exploring the Wildlife by the Canals and Rivers by Narrowboat Girl Pdf

A colouring book for young children to learn all about the wildlife found alongside the canals and rivers in the UK. Inspired by the photographs taken by Narrowboat Girl as she travels the canals and rivers. Discover all the amazing birds, insects, animals, and flowers that can be found along the canals and river. Simple, yet realistic pictures help introduce your child to nature in the UK, including ducks, swans, bees, dragonflies, primroses, snowdrops, otters. 8.5" x 11" colouring book with pages to draw your own pictures. Great for pre school children and toddlers.

Author : Anne Youngson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1432888056

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The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson Pdf

"Eve expected Sally to come festooned with suitcases and overnight bags packed with everything she owned, but she was wrong. She arrived on foot, with a rucksack and a carrier bag. "I just walked away," she said, climbing on to the boat. Eve knew what she meant. Meet Eve, who has left her thirty-year career to become a Free Spirit; Sally, who has waved goodbye to her indifferent husband and two grown-up children; and Anastasia, a defiantly independent narrowboat-dweller, who is suddenly landlocked and vulnerable. Before they quite know what they've done, Sally and Eve agree to drive Anastasia's narrowboat on a journey through the canals of England, as she awaits a life-saving operation. As they glide gently - and not so gently - through the countryside, the eccentricities and challenges of narrowboat life draw them inexorably together, and a tender and unforgettable story unfolds. At summer's end, all three women must decide whether to return to the lives they left behind, or forge a new path forward. Candid, hilarious, and uplifting, Anne Youngson's The Narrowboat Summer is a celebration of the power of friendship and new experiences to change one's life, at any age"--

Author : Katie Fforde
Publisher : Random House
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446428283

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The Rose Revived by Katie Fforde Pdf

Now available for preorder: Katie Fforde's wonderful new book, A WEDDING IN PROVENCE ________________ 'Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ PEARCE _________________ May, Sally and Harriet have had enough. They may work at Quality Cleaners, but there is nothing quality about the way their boss, 'Slimeball' Slater, runs the business. Sick and tired of working for a crook, May, Sally and Harriet decide to set up their own business. Soon May finds she can afford the mooring fees for her beloved narrowboat, Harriet discovers she has a gift for painting, and Sally's dream of owning a place of her own is fast becoming a reality. It all seems to be going so well. But is it really? And is it too much, May wonders, to want a man to share her newfound happiness?

Author : Susan Woolfitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105017507778

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Idle Women by Susan Woolfitt Pdf

Author : Katie Fforde
Publisher : Random House
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446428221

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Life Skills by Katie Fforde Pdf

Julia's learning some lessons in love. A wonderfully romantic novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wedding in Provence 'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ PEARCE 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' INDEPENDENT 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL ______________ Sometimes you can't escape the past... When Julia realises she holds more affection for a Labrador than she does for her actual fiancée, Oscar, Julia decides to change her life. She quits her job, dumps Oscar, and starts a new career as a cook on a couple of narrowboats. Finally feeling like she's keeping her head above water, Julia is appalled when her past comes back to haunt her. Oscar is persistent, her mother is a matchmaking nightmare and to top it all off her childhood enemy, the enigmatic, Fergus Grindley, arrives on the scene. ______________ The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work: "Modern-day Austen. Great fun" Red "Top-drawer romantic escapism" Daily Mail "Warm, brilliant and full of love" Heat "Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches" Sunday Times "Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun" Closer "Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream... delightful" The Lady "Deliciously enjoyable" Woman and Home "Uplifting and delightful" Hot Brands Cool Places

Author : Sally Bayley
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780008226879

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Girl With Dove: A Life Built By Books by Sally Bayley Pdf

‘The word “mesmerising” is frequently applied to memoirs, but seldom as deservedly as in the case of Girl With Dove’ Financial Times ‘Reading is a form of escape and an avid reader is an escape artist...’ Brilliantly original, funny and clever Honor Clark, Spectator, Book of the Year

Author : Tracy Rees
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786486721

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The House at Silvermoor by Tracy Rees Pdf

'A tenderly evoked and compelling read. The House at Silvermoor deserves to be a huge success' Rachel Hore, author of The Love Child 'I loved The House at Silvermoor. Tracy's writing is always so warm and the story is both romantic and compelling' Rosanna Ley, author of The Lemon Tree Hotel England, 1899. A new century is dawning, and two young friends are about to enter into a world of money, privilege and family secrets.... Josie has never questioned her life in a South Yorkshire mining village. But everything changes when she meets Tommy from the neighbouring village. Tommy has been destined for a life underground since the moment he was born. But he has far bigger dreams for his future. United by their desire for something better and by their fascination with the local gentry, Josie and Tommy become fast friends. Wealthy and glamorous, the Sedgewicks of Silvermoor inhabit a world that is utterly forbidden to Tommy and Josie. Yet as the new century arrives, the pair become entangled with the grand family, and discover a long hidden secret. Will everything change as they all step forward into the new dawn...? 'I adore Tracy's writing and have from the moment I read Amy Snow when it first came out. The House at Silvermoor is a sweeping saga full of likeable characters. What a joy to read!' Lorna Cook, author of The Forgotten Village 'Tracy Rees has a rare gift for making us care about her characters from the very first pages. I rushed to pick up my copy in any spare moments, because I needed to know what would happen next. It's a compassionate and compelling novel, with a heart-warming love story at its core' Gill Paul, author of The Lost Daughter 'A rich, riveting and romantic read' Joanna Courtney, author of Blood Queen