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OverviewLeft penniless and alone, orphaned Amy Carter finds family, love and happiness in this heartwarming historical romance set during WWII London, 1934 Growing up in poverty on Farthing Street, fourteen-year-old Amy Carter is no stranger to hardship. But when her father is hanged for murder and her mother dies suddenly soon after, orphaned Amy is in danger of being left homeless and unloved. Until one day, Amy's luck changes and she is taken in by Ben, an artist dazzled by her striking beauty, and his kindly landlady, Mrs Dalton. Welcomed into the hearts of the residents of Mrs Dalton's home, Amy flourishes under their care and devotion. So when she catches the eye of a handsome doctor, John Sterling, she almost believes she has left her past - and its troubles - behind her. Yet a gathering storm is threatening England. The prospect of war can shatter even the most charmed life. And for Amy, the bombs are still to fall . . . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Beryl MatthewsPublisher: Penguin Books Ltd Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.385kg ISBN: 9781405940627ISBN 10: 140594062 Pages: 560 Publication Date: 25 November 2021 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 ContentsReviewsA heartwarming and uplifting tale * Daily Express * Catherine Cookson fans will love this * Woman's Own * Author InformationBeryl Matthews published her first book at the age of 71 after joining a writers' group and has since written over twenty novels. Amongst other jobs she has worked at an aircraft factory, while her hobbies include travelling, swimming and golf, but writing is her number one priority. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |