Awards

• Winner of Romantic Novelists' Association Elizabeth Goudge Trophy 2016

Overview

"Rationing, bombing, disease and pit disasters are part of Rose Kelly's World War 2 childhood. When the spirited coalminer's daughter discovers a family secret, she makes a choice that overshadows her teenage years. Rose tries to make the most of post-war opportunities but family tragedy pulls her back to a life in the colliery rows. She relinquishes her bright future for domestic duties because her family comes first. Will family ties get in the way of her dreams?""Rose's Choice' begins in 1944 when Rose is a ten-year-old and chronicles the highs and lows of Rose's life from World War 2 until 1955. Historical events of the times, such as WW2, the Easington Colliery disaster, Queen Elizabeth's coronation, VE Day and the existence of the pitman painters are based on facts and add a realistic backdrop to Rose's story.The book is set in Northumberland and describes colliery life during the war. This northern setting is close to Catherine Cookson country and the saga will appeal to her readers."

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About the author's work A really enjoyable story that flows naturally. Lovely characters and descriptions.Highly recommend. AnneMarie Brear -saga writer I was captivated from the start and wanted to keep on reading and reading. The author knows how to fill this book to the brim with emotions...in my opinion this was a very fluently written work of art. Els Ebraert B for Book Review ...lovely storyline and likeable characters. It will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. This is a very accomplished debut novel. I am really looking forward to her next book. - Book literatiI knew, as soon as I started talking to the characters, I was hooked. Poppy I was waiting patiently for the second novel by Chrissie Bradshaw and it was certainly worth the wait. Another novel packed with great characters and stories. Blue Chrissie has a lovely writing style that is full of warmth and charm. Her description was seamless and instantly drew me in. The storyline flowed perfectly, it was tender and engaging which made for a compelling and addictive read.' Dash fan This is a very well written story and the characters are so well rounded that you really feel for them and hope that everything will turn out right for them all. Mick859

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Chrissie, 2016 winner of the Romantic Novelist's Elizabeth Goudge writing trophy, is a seasoned tea drinker and a tenacious trainer of her welsh terrier, Oscar. She has always loved match-making a book to a reader. Writing historical family sagas, one of the many kinds of books she loves to read takes this a step further. When Chrissie is not writing or reading, you will find her walking Oscar on the beach, trying to avoid the gym and spending time with her family and friends.

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