Download or read book Dangerous Times on Dressmakers Alley written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Dressmakers' Alley, a twisted place filled with dark and deadly secrets London’s East End 1923 In the heart of Dressmakers' Alley Madame Pauline’s sweatshop is rumoured to be a particularly unpleasant place to work. Filled with seamstresses paid a pittance who turn a blind eye to what darker activities are hidden behind locked doors. Young Winnie Brown is keen to prove her value to the Women Movements and secures a job as a seamstress to investigate the whispers of some unsavoury goings on. Her concerns are soon justified when she discovers that there are terrible things afoot, as she hears a desperate cry for help. Meanwhile, happily married, Lady Diane Cooper is the darling of London’s high-society. Beautiful and talented, she seemingly has it all. But the strict constraints society assigns her leaves her frustrated, she craves more freedom. With the help of her devoted dresser Susie can she realise her dream? What is the connection between Lady Diane's world and the poor exploited young women of Dressmakers' Alley? Can the two worlds come together for the good of all? Missing Mulberry Lane? Read Dressmakers' Ally and you won’t be far away...

Download or read book Dangerous Times on Dressmakers Alley written by Rosie Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Dressmakers' Alley, a twisted place filled with dark and deadly secrets London's East End 1923 In the heart of Dressmakers' Alley Madame Pauline's sweatshop is rumoured to be a particularly unpleasant place to work. Filled with seamstresses paid a pittance who turn a blind eye to what darker activities are hidden behind locked doors. Young Winnie Brown is keen to prove her value to the Women Movements and secures a job as a seamstress to investigate the whispers of some unsavoury goings on. Her concerns are soon justified when she discovers that there are terrible things afoot, as she hears a desperate cry for help. Meanwhile, happily married, Lady Diane Cooper is the darling of London's high-society. Beautiful and talented, she seemingly has it all. But the strict constraints society assigns her leaves her frustrated, she craves more freedom. With the help of her devoted dresser Susie can she realise her dream? What is the connection between Lady Diane's world and the poor exploited young women of Dressmakers' Alley? Can the two worlds come together for the good of all? Missing Mulberry Lane? Read Dressmakers' Ally and you won't be far away...

Download or read book A Sister s Destiny written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young woman’s journey is beset with trials and tribulations, but will it end in happiness? As war looms in Europe, 18-year-old Jane Shaw, runs her family’s household as an unpaid servant on a meagre budget. When her beloved younger brother dies in suspicious circumstances, Jane as his carer, is forced to take a position in service looking after Ned, a troubled young boy. Here she meets Ned’s Uncle, dashing David Heron, and they form an immediate attachment which will impact Jane’s whole life. Finding themselves orphaned, Jane and her sister Melia are left at the mercy of their domineering Aunt Alice. Struggling to cope with Aunt Alice's exacting wishes Jane decides to strike out on her own and do her bit for King and Country in the Nursing Corp. Here, despite the terrible conditions she finds her one true vocation and one true love. But Jane’s destiny has many more cruel twists and turns to come. Will she ever find her peace and get her happy-ever-after? And where does her destiny lie and with whom? A new saga set during World War One from the well-loved, bestselling Rosie Clarke

Download or read book Last Orders at Mulberry Lane written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final book in The Mulberry Lane Saga series from Rosie Clarke.Sweeping changes are on the horizon and Mulberry Lane is in for a shock... London 1962 At first it was a rumour that Peggy Ronaski and Maureen Hart could hardly believe. If true, it would turn the lives of everyone on Mulberry Lane upside down. Peggy could lose her beloved pub. Maggie her acclaimed restaurant. Maureen her business and her home. Everyone had something to lose. Whilst old friends try to come to terms with the shocking news, the younger generation continue to forge ahead in the swinging sixties. Relationships flourish and new opportunities blossom; the ever changing world becoming their oyster. But family bonds remain strong, after all, it's people that matter not the buildings. Could this be the end of Mulberry Lane or a new beginning for everyone? Praise for Rosie Clarke: 'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' Kitty Neale 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish Jottings 'Full of drama, romance and secrets ... A perfect example of its genre' That Thing She Reads 'This is wonderful historical fiction that is so character-driven you'll wish these women lived on your street' Reader Review 'Absolutely loved this latest instalment and revisiting the ladies of the Lane. Another great story of love and heartache' Reader Review

Download or read book Love and Duty at Blackberry Farm written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the men fight and the war rages, there are some new arrivals on the farm... Cambridgeshire – 1942 As a new year begins and the war continues, young Artie Talbot feels trapped. In his heart he longs to fight, like his two brothers, for his king and country but is duty tied to Blackberry Farm. As feelings grow between Artie and Jeanie Salmons, Artie wonders if marriage will help him to finally accept his lot and settle down. Meanwhile, his brother John Talbot must come to terms with the tragic loss of a lost love. Can he overcome his trauma and begin to build a new life for himself and his new born son? Frances Grant, a new mysterious land girl arrives hoping to escape a violent past. Surely the countryside will offer her the safety and anonymity she craves. But someone is vengeful and eager to settle an old score... As a terrible shock rocks the family, will love and duty be enough to get the family through the dark days ahead? Praise for Rosie Clarke: 'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' Kitty Neale 'When it comes to writing sagas, Rosie Clarke is up there with some of the best in the business' Bookish Jottings 'A thoroughly enjoyable read.'- Reader Review 'Another cracking read from Rosie Clarke... I heartily recommend that you read her books.' - Reader Review 'I love Rosie Clarke's books and this did not disappoint.' - Reader Review 'I didn't want the book to end.' - Reader Review 'I can't wait to read the next book in the series.' - Reader Review 'A delightful addictive read.' ** - Reader Review** 'Best book I have read in a while' - Reader Review 'A wonderfully written tale of friendship, romance and the ties that bind' - Reader Review 'I felt as though I had been reunited with old friends' - Reader Review

Download or read book Louise s War written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-06-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caught between enemy lines – can they survive? 1914, Hampshire Jack Barlow has a dream. For generations his family have been in service at Trenwith Estate. If he can survive the ravages of war, he’ll return home to build his own mechanic business and become master of his own destiny. Louise Saint-Claire, is battling against the odds to run her family farmhouse in German occupied France after her abusive husband is taken prisoner by the Germans. She is determined to survive this brutal and bloody war. But fate throws Jack and Louise together when she finds the wounded British soldier and she decides to risk everything to keep him safe What chance can one woman and one man have when caught between the French Resistance and the German army? Previously Published as Love and War by Linda Sole

Download or read book Heartbreak at Harpers written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-07-02 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the Harpers Emporium in the roaring 20s - a time of prosperity, optimism, and change... London 1926 Kitty Wilson, who, after losing her father, rejects the unsuitable suitor her mother has chosen. Abandoned by her mother, Kitty faces the challenges of navigating life alone. Amidst the turmoil, Kitty finds solace and support from friends, securing a promotion at Harpers Emporium. However, tragedy looms, threatening to shatter her newfound stability. Sally and Ben Harper face their own challenges. A decision by Ben regarding the restaurant, made without consulting his partner Jack Burrows, jeopardizes not only their friendship but also the stability of Harpers itself. Meanwhile Beth Burrows becomes embroiled in some dangerous gangland dealings, raising fears for her family's safety. Can an unknown guardian angel emerge to shield them from harm? Yet, even in the darkest times, the bonds of friendship prove to be a beacon of hope. Discover a tale of resilience, friendship, and unexpected alliances against the backdrop of a transformative era.

Download or read book The World Almanac and Encyclopedia written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Perhaps Tomorrow written by Jean Fullerton and published by Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3rd novel in the East End Nolan Family series. The most talented voice since Dilly Court - an absorbing, thrilling and romantic historical saga with characters you'll fall in love with. Mattie Maguire is a twenty-six-year-old widow with an infant son. Since her husband, Brian, died three years before, she has struggled to keep the family's East End coal business solvent, as well as taking care of her troubled mother-in-law. But unbeknown to Mattie, life is about to get even tougher. Maguire's is in the path of the proposed Wapping to Mile End Railway extension that Amos Stebbins is trying to raise capital for, and he has his sights set on the deeds of the coal yard. Outwardly, Amos is a respectably married local benefactor. But he has a darker side and will stop at nothing to get what he wants... A sweeping historical romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton

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Download or read book Christmas with the Teashop Girls written by Elaine Everest and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas with the Teashop Girls is a heartwarming and moving story of wartime love, bravery and hope, by the bestselling author of the Woolworths series, Elaine Everest. It is late 1940 and the war feels closer to home than ever for Rose Neville and her staff at the Lyon’s Teashop in Margate. The worry of rationing hangs overhead as the Nippies do their best to provide a happy smile and a hot cup of tea for their customers. When a heavy bombing raid targets the Kent coastline, Lyon’s is badly hit, throwing the future of the cafe into jeopardy. The light in Rose’s life is her dashing fiancé Capt. Ben Hargreaves and planning their Christmas Eve wedding. But she must also plan to take two new step-daughters into her life and get on the right side of her wealthy mother-in-law, Lady Diana. Is Rose ready to become a mother so soon? When Rose’s half-sister Eileen makes contact, it seems that Rose’s dreams of having a sibling are coming true at long last. But her friends begin to suspect that something is not right between Eileen and her husband: just what are they hiding? As the Christmas Eve wedding draws near, the bombings intensify in Kent and London, putting everything and everyone Rose loves in danger. Only one thing is for sure: it will be a Christmas she never forgets . . .

Download or read book The Girl From Seaforth Sands written by Katie Flynn and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liverpool, 1902. Bill and Isobel Logan scratch a living by selling their shrimps around the streets, but Amy, their youngest daughter, hates the smell, about which their neighbour, Paddy Keagan, constantly taunts her. When Isobel dies, Bill marries Suzie Keagan, a good-looking widow but lazy and selfish. The Keagans move in and tension begins to mount ... Amy is desperate to get away. She takes a room-share in the city centre but Liverpool is in turmoil with strikes and riots, and life is hard for young girls. Furthermore, Amy's visits home are spoiled by the presence of the hated Paddy ... A warm and moving story of young people and their loves and jealousies, played out against the hardship and humour of their Liverpool background.

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Download or read book The Jewish Unions in America written by Bernard Weinstein and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly arrived in New York in 1882 from Tsarist Russia, the sixteen-year-old Bernard Weinstein discovered an America in which unionism, socialism, and anarchism were very much in the air. He found a home in the tenements of New York and for the next fifty years he devoted his life to the struggles of fellow Jewish workers. The Jewish Unions in America blends memoir and history to chronicle this time. It describes how Weinstein led countless strikes, held the unions together in the face of retaliation from the bosses, investigated sweatshops and factories with the aid of reformers, and faced down schisms by various factions, including Anarchists and Communists. He co-founded the United Hebrew Trades and wrote speeches, articles and books advancing the cause of the labor movement. From the pages of this book emerges a vivid picture of workers’ organizations at the beginning of the twentieth century and a capitalist system that bred exploitation, poverty, and inequality. Although workers’ rights have made great progress in the decades since, Weinstein’s descriptions of workers with jobs pitted against those without, and American workers against workers abroad, still carry echoes today. The Jewish Unions in America is a testament to the struggles of working people a hundred years ago. But it is also a reminder that workers must still battle to live decent lives in the free market. For the first time, Maurice Wolfthal’s readable translation makes Weinstein’s Yiddish text available to English readers. It is essential reading for students and scholars of labor history, Jewish history, and the history of American immigration.

Download or read book Rainy Days for the Harpers Girls written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of The Harpers Emporium and The Mulberry Lane Series. 1914 Oxford Street, London - There are hard times ahead for the Harpers Girls... It is two years since Harpers Emporium opened its doors and life is good for Sally and Ben Harper as they look forward to the arrival of their first child. Beth Burrows is settling into married life with Jack and is gradually recovering from her miscarriage and Aunt’s tragic death. Harpers welcomes some new faces and they all become part of the daily life at the busy store. However, whilst the sun is shining on the streets of London, dark clouds gather over Europe as war looms threatening rainy days for the girls... A heart-warming saga following the lives, loves and losses of the Harpers Girls. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes and Dilly Court. What readers are saying about Rainy Days For The Harpers Girls: 'Oh how FANTASTIC to be back with the Harper girls' 'As with the rest of the Harper's series this was a great read' 'Absolutely loved Rainy days for the Harper's girls. It ended before I was ready for it to' 'The writing is outstanding' 'I've enjoyed all the Harper Girls books. Another one you can't put down'

Download or read book The Shop Girls of Harpers written by Rosie Clarke and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Brilliant read. Wonderful characters that draw you into Harpers world. Thoroughly enjoyable.' Kitty Neale The beginning of a brand new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie Clarke, Welcome to Harpers of Oxford Street. London 1911 When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends. When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins. Join them as they overcome heartbreak and grief, find love and happiness and remain united in their friendship, whatever life throws at them. A heart-warming saga following the lives, loves and losses of the Harpers Girls. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Pam Howes and Dilly Court. What readers are saying about The Shop Girls of Harpers: 'A lovely book to read and the first of a new series with characters that blend so well and a great story of friendship, family and love. Well worth 5*' 'A lovely read first in a new series, looking forward to the next. English saga writing at its best: wonderful characters, emotional, warm, lovely, highly recommend' 'Heart Warming, Compelling and Authentic, that features strong friendships, trials and tribulations of each woman, strong, relatable female characters, and a wonderfully enchanting location ' 'This book is brilliantly written and the descriptions are so well done that you feel like you are there in the book as a character. ' 'I got sucked in immediately and could not put it down!' 'I can 100% guarantee that I will be reading more of Rosie's work in the future'