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______________''In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson''Jean FullertonBlackpool''s Angel - the first book in Maggie Mason''s brand new Sandgronian trilogy - is OUT NOW.Maggie Mason is the pen name of bestselling author Mary Wood. ______________Orphaned and destitute, will Grace find her own way in the world?When Grace''s Ma passes away and her Da''s ship sinks with all hands, Grace is utterly alone in the world. She''s sent to an orphanage in Blackpool, but the master has an eye for a pretty young lass. Grace won''t be his victim, so she runs, destitute, into the night. In Blackpool, she finds a home with the kindly Sheila and Peggy - and meets a lovely airman. But it''s 1938, and war is on the horizon. Will Grace ever find the happiness and home she deserves?Perfect for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale, Val Wood and Nadine Dorries.
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______________Maggie Mason is the pen name of bestselling author Mary Wood***Previouslypublished as BLACKPOOL EVACUEE in hardback only***''In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson''Jean Fullerton on Blackpool LassBlackpool''s Angel - the first book in Maggie Mason''s brand new Sandgronian trilogy - is OUT NOW.______________England, 1940Clara is forced to flee her home as the Nazis invade the beautiful island of Guernsey, leaving her mother Julia behind. She''s scared and alone, but her spirits lift a little when she learns she''s headed for Blackpool. Her slight hopes are crushed however when she is housed with and at the mercy of a cruel shopkeeper, Miss Brandon. Clara is worked like a dog, but the warmth of some newly made Blackpool friendships will go far to save her. Separated from her beloved daughter, Julia heads to London to try and track Clara down but she is thwarted at every turn. With no idea where her daughter is, and the trials of war keeping them far apart, will they ever be reunited?The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale, Val Wood and Nadine Dorries
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THE FIRST BOOK IN A HEART-WARMING, MOVING TRILOGY FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR MARY WOOD, WRITING AS MAGGIE MASON
The perfect read for fans of Kitty Neale, Val Wood and Rosie Goodwin.Blackpool, 1893Tilly has come a long way from the run-down tenements in which she grew up. She has a small but comfortable home, a loving, handsome husband, two beautiful little''uns - Babs and Beth - and she earns herself a little money weaving wicker baskets. Life is good. Until the day Tilly returns home to find a policeman standing on her doorstep. Her Arthur won''t be coming home tonight - nor any night - having fallen to his death whilst working on Blackpool tower. Suddenly Tilly is her daughters'' sole protector, and she''s never felt more alone.With the threat of destitution nipping at their heels, Tilly struggles to make ends meet and keep a roof over her girls'' heads. In a town run by men Tilly has to ask herself what she''s willing to do to keep her family together and safe - and will it be enough?If you love Blackpool''s Angel, don''t miss the next book in the trilogy, Blackpool Sisters. And look out for Maggie Mason''s brand-new trilogy, beginning with The Fortune Tellers!
Blackpool's Angel
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Blackpool Sisters
A heart-warming and heartbreaking wartime family saga, from the much-loved author
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Separated for years - will the Great War reunite them? The brand new novel by bestselling author Mary Wood, writing as Maggie Mason ''In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson '' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass1902. Babs and Beth are identical in looks, but very different by nature. Kidnapped by gypsies a decade ago as young girls, Beth has accepted their plight, but Babs has always yearned for their real mother, Tilly, and their beloved hometown of Blackpool. Desperate to be reunited with their mother, Babs hatches a plan to escape. But Beth is too afraid and Babs realises if she ever wants to go home she''ll have to leave her sister behind.1914. Babs'' life has been blighted by misfortune ever since she walked away from her sister. She''s never given up hope of finding her family, but now having found peace and purpose as a nurse, the war is sending her to France, away from them. Or so she believes . . .As the Great War continues to tear families apart, could it be that Babs, Beth and Tilly will be reunited at last?The second instalment in the Sandgronians trilogy, the perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale and Nadine Dorries.Readers love the Maggie Mason''s Blackpool sagas . . . ''5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read.''''Another must read book''''What a brilliant book. I couldn''t put it down!''''I was hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read''''A totally absorbing read''*Don''t miss Maggie Mason''s brand new novel, A BLACKPOOL CHRISTMAS, coming 12th November 2020 and available now to pre-order*
Blackpool Christmas
A heart-warming and nostalgic festive family saga - the perfect winter read!
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THE FOLLOW-UP TO BLACKPOOL SISTERS - ANOTHER HEART-WARMING, MOVING STORY FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR MARY WOOD, WRITING AS MAGGIE MASON
The perfect read for fans of Kitty Neale, Val Wood and Rosie Goodwin.The war is over, but will Christmas be enough to bring them together?CHRISTMAS, 1918The war may be over, but for newly reunited sisters Babs and Beth, peace has yet to find them. Having been taken from their mother at a young age and then separated themselves for twelve years, their family has encountered enough pain to last a lifetime. As the festive season approaches, they realise their struggles are far from over, but if they want to look forward to a happy future together they must work to put the past behind them. Will the joys of Christmas be enough to unite their family once more?If you love A Blackpool Christmas, don''t miss Maggie Mason''s brand-new trilogy, beginning with The Fortune Tellers!Readers love Maggie Mason''s Blackpool sagas . . .
''5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read.''''Another must read book''''What a brilliant book. I couldn''t put it down!''''I was hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read''''A totally absorbing read''
Blackpool's Angel
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THE BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON - MEET THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . . ''In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson '' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool LassDown on their luck, all the have left is friendship . . .It is 1937 and Alice, Edith and Marg continue to face hardships every day, growing up on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool. Penniless, their friendship has helped them survive this far, but it''ll take more than that to see them through the dark days that lie ahead . . .Alice is coping with a violent father and the weight of the duty she carries to support her family, Marg is left reeling after a dark secret about her birth comes to light and threatens to destroy the life she knows, and Edith is fighting to protect her alcoholic mother from the shame of their neighbours and keep her brother on the straight and narrow.A chance encounter at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom promises to set their lives on a new path, one filled with love and safety and hope for a brighter future. Will The Halfpenny Girls, who have never known anything but poverty, finally find happiness? And if they do, will it come at a price?The first in a brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny Girls is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.Readers LOVE Maggie Mason''s Blackpool sagas:''5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read.''''Another must read book''''What a brilliant book. I couldn''t put it down!''''I was hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read''''A totally absorbing read''
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SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . .
The perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.Will their prayers be answered at the most wonderful time of the year?As Christmas approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg continue to face hardships growing up on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool. Penniless, their friendship has helped them survive this far, but it''ll take more than that to see them through the dark days that lie ahead . . .Newly married Alice receives shocking news about her pregnancy that threatens the future she''s always dreamed of, Marg is struggling to care for her ailing mother and ensure her little sister receives the education she deserves, and Edith is grieving the loss of her family while preparing to marry her sweetheart. The Halfpenny Girls once again are faced with a struggle, but with the festive season upon them will family, friendship and Christmas spirit see them through?The Halfpenny Girls is part of a trilogy but can be read as a standalone. Don''t miss the girls'' return in The Halfpenny Girls at War. And if you want to curl up with another festive treat, don''t miss Maggie Mason''s brand-new book The Fortune Tellers'' Secret!Readers love Maggie Mason''s Blackpool sagas:''5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read.''''Another must read book''''What a brilliant book. I couldn''t put it down!''''I was hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read''''A totally absorbing read''
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THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON - MEET THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . .
Don''t miss Maggie Mason''s brand-new saga series, The Fortune Tellers, available to pre-order now!
''In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson '' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool Lass
Will friendship see them through the struggles of war?
As war approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg fear for the safety of their families, while trying to decide the best way they can do their bit for their country.Alice decides to volunteer with the Red Cross, helping those most in need, Marg is preparing to marry her true love at the most dangerous of times, and Edith hopes to finally realise her dream of becoming a teacher, and starting a family of her own.Things have never been easy for The Halfpenny Girls, but family, friendship and community spirit will always see them through the darkest of days. . . The third in a brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny Girls at War is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin''In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson'' Jean Fullerton on Blackpool LassReaders LOVE Maggie Mason''s Blackpool sagas:''5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read.''''Another must read book''''What a brilliant book. I couldn''t put it down!''''I was hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read''''A totally absorbing read''
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THE BRAND-NEW WARTIME SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON, MUCH-LOVED AUTHOR OF THE HALFPENNY GIRLS
Troubles lie ahead - will friendship see them through? BLACKPOOL, 1918.Martha is seventeen and alone in the world. Of Irish descent, her flashing green eyes see into your soul. Foretelling the future is a gift passed down by her late grandmother and is how she earns her living on Blackpool Promenade. Though she spends hours in a little tent, waiting and hoping for a customer.Trisha is Martha''s neighbour and quickly becomes her dearest friend, but she is pregnant and married to a brutal man. And when tragedy strikes, she finds herself alone, her future uncertain.Together, on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool, the girls face poverty, as is their lot, but they''re determined to help each other any way they can, and they never stop dreaming of a brighter future.Will a chance encounter on the promenade change their fortunes?The first in a brand-new heart-warming family saga series from Maggie Mason. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin. And don''t miss the next book - The Fortune Tellers'' Secret.Readers LOVE Maggie Mason''s Blackpool sagas:''5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read.''''Another must read book''''What a brilliant book. I couldn''t put it down!''''I was hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read''''A totally absorbing read''
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Following on from the events of The Fortune Tellers, this heart-warming family saga can be enjoyed as a standalone, and is guaranteed to warm your heart.
BLACKPOOL, 1922.Martha and Trisha may have escaped poverty, but their fortunes have yet to turn. Blissfully happy on her wedding day, Trisha''s new fairy-tale romance soon darkens as her husband, Walter, keeps her at arms length. Between his secrecy, and her mother-in-law''s coldness , Trisha feels a stranger in her own home, and lonelier than ever...Meanwhile a spectre from Martha''s past threatens the happiness she has found with Joshua and Bonnie. When she is called to help in her past love''s hour of need, she must decide whether to risk exposing a secret that could cost her the trust of her daughter...With winter fast approaching, Martha and Trisha take warmth and comfort in the strength of their friendship. But will Martha''s gift of foresight be enough to see them through?PERFECT FOR FANS OF ROSIE GOODWIN, VAL WOOD AND KITTY NEALEIf you love this story, don''t miss the next book The Fortune Tellers'' Daughters.
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THE BRAND-NEW WARTIME SAGA BY MAGGIE MASON - PERFECT FOR READERS OF VAL WOOD, KITTY NEALE AND ROSIE GOODWIN
''Reading a Maggie Mason book is like having a warm hug'' - NB MAGAZINE1939The threat of war is looming over Blackpool, but Martha and Trisha are determined not to let it dampen their spirits.With two young evacuees for Martha to take care of, and Trisha''s market garden business growing as Britain digs for victory, the friends have their hands full.Both are proud to see their daughters making their own way in the world, even in wartime. Sally has become a ballerina and Bonnie is training to become a doctor. The girls'' friendship brings them all happiness and hope.But Martha is troubled by her visions for their daughters'' futures. War, tragedy and falling in love will put Sally and Bonnie''s lifelong friendship to the test. But can their families pull together and see them through?The third and final heart-warming tale in The Fortune Tellers series from Maggie Mason, much-loved author of The Halfpenny Girls.
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THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM MAGGIE MASON, AUTHOR OF THE HALFPENNY GIRLS AND THE FORTUNE TELLERSShe''ll do anything to protect her family from war . . .BLACKPOOL, 1914Seventeen-year-old Maddie has grown up in a boarding house on one of Blackpool''s poorest streets. Life is busy, but happy, as she works alongside her mother taking care of their visitors. But when war breaks out, her happiness is shattered as her fiancé is called up to fight for his country, and suddenly Maddie''s future is filled with uncertainty.As Blackpool becomes a training ground for the army, the guesthouse is used as a billet for soldiers, and Maddie soon finds herself drawn to one in particular: Arnie. As the pair grow close and his departure date nears, their feelings for one another intensify. Little does she know, the short six weeks she''s known and loved Arnie will impact the rest of her life . . .As Maddie comes to terms with a future she couldn''t have ever imagined, her best friend Daisy, working in her mother''s café on Blackpool promenade, promises to help any way she can.With so much change and uncertainty on the horizon, can Maddie protect her growing family from the hardships of war?A heart-wrenching and touching wartime novel about motherhood, hardship and courageous women during WWII. The perfect read for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.
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