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OverviewPerfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Nancy Revell, this page-turning WW2 saga from fan favourite Emma Hornby features a courageous and outspoken heroine battling to keep her family safe. Bolton, Lancashire- 1943 Livvy knows that her family's survival rests on her shoulders - with her parents gone, it falls to her to support her grandfather and younger sister, Joan. Times are tough and Livvy will struggle to keep her family safe with the meagre pay most jobs would afford her. When US soldiers are stationed nearby, Livvy decides to take advantage of the opportunity to make some easy money and, along with her best friend, begins selling herself on the streets. Despite the harsh judgements of society, Livvy perseveres with her challenging choice for her family's sake. Livvy must be careful to hide her unsavoury secret. But when one US soldier takes too much of a shine to her, Livvy's life begins to spiral out of control . . . Will she be able to right things, or will everything she's fought to protect come crumbling down? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Emma HornbyPublisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd Imprint: Penguin (Transworld) Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.245kg ISBN: 9781804993545ISBN 10: 1804993549 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 01 August 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsIf you enjoy Dilly Court's stories, you'll love the latest heart-warming romance from Emma Hornby. * Yours on The Chimney Sweep's Sister * Author InformationEmma Hornby lives on a tight-knit working-class estate in Bolton and has read sagas all her life. Before pursuing a career as a novelist, she had a variety of jobs, from care assistant for the elderly, to working in a Blackpool rock factory. She was inspired to write after researching her family history; like the characters in her books, many generations of her family eked out life amidst the squalor and poverty of Lancashire's slums. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |