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Mothers and Daughters

Leah Fleming
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Pages
576
Year
2009
Language
English

About

Best friends, worst enemies and a bond that can never be broken...A poignant new tale from the English Maeve Binchy.
Crete, present day. A woman anxiously awaits the arrival of someone who could change her life forever...
Lancashire, the 1950s. Three young girls make their way in a brave new post-war world. But can they escape the trappings of the past?
Bookworm Connie dreams of university. Brought up on myths about her mysterious father, her life is turned upside down when she accidentally discovers the truth about him.
Former ugly duckling Joy is determined to snare a man now she's finally a swan. Winning the "Miss Mercury" competition she bowls over local heart-throb Denny Gregson. But she quickly finds he's not all he seems...
Convent-educated Rosa is a born rebel, desperate to flee the strict nuns for a life on the stage. But sometimes you need to be careful what you wish for...As all three girls face heartbreak and tragedy, can they learn from the mistakes of their mothers? Or will history repeat itself?
For everyone who loves Maureen Lee and Maeve Binchy, this emotionally charged tale of that most special relationship of all will capture your heart.
• The Girl from World's End and The War Widows were both Heatseekers and have sold 100k between them.
• Key Mother's Day title for Avon with huge marketing campaign planned.
• Leah Fleming is an English Maeve Binchy, a born storyteller who brings characters and landscapes vividly to life.
• The author draws inspiration from the small village she lives in, located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, and the olive groves of Crete where she has recently completed a gap-year for grown-ups.
• Perfect for fans of Lesley Pearse, Josephine Cox, plus ITV dramas such as Heartbeat, The Royal and Where the Heart Is.
• Nostalgic and emotive packaging, including larger font size - the perfect gift for any mum.
• Long-term commitment to this author - new contract just signed.

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