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__________________________________The first novel in the wonderful new Railway Girls series, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Ellie Dean.In February, 1922, at the western-most entrance to Victoria Station in Manchester, a massive plaque was unveiled. Beneath a vast tiled map showing the lines of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway network, a series of seven bronze panels recorded the names of the men of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway who gave their lives for King and Country in the Great War – a total of 1,460 names.In March, 1940, a group of women of varying ages and backgrounds, stand in front of the memorial, ready to do their bit in this new World War..._________________________________________Mabel is determined to make a fresh start as a railway girl where no one will know the terrible thing she did and she can put her guilt behind her... Or is she just running away?Meanwhile Joan will never be as good as her sister, or so her Gran keeps telling her. A new job as a station clerk could be just the thing she needs to forget her troubles at home.And Dot is further into her forties than she cares to admit. Her beloved sons are away fighting and her husband – well, the less said about him the better. Ratty old sod. She is anxious to become a railway girl just like her dear mam – anything to feel she is supporting the sons she prays for every night.The three women start off as strangers, but soon form an unbreakable bond that will get them through the toughest of times...

Brought to you by Penguin. The brand new Spring Railway Girls novel set in Manchester during WWII. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Margaret Dickinson.Manchester, 1942A new year brings new hope for the railway girls.Alison''s romance with the charming Dr Maitland is blossoming, but then she is posted away from Manchester. Working in a canteen isn''t part of her plan, nor is meeting her beau''s old girlfriend - one who just happens to want him back.Margaret is supportive of her friend''s new relationship until she realises exactly who he is. Torn between keeping her secret and warning Alison, she turns to Joan for help.Working in Lost Property wouldn''t be Joan''s first choice of job, but with a baby on the way she knows she can''t continue being a station porter. As she looks to the future, can she put the troubles of her past behind her?Being a railway girl isn''t always easy but together, they can overcome every challenge that stands in their way.Readers LOVE the Railway Girls:''Gripping and intriguing''''Great story lines''''Exceptional story . . . a must-read''''Poignant''''Emotional . . . strong women''© Maisie Thomas 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Brought to you by Penguin. The brand new festive Railway Girls novel set in Manchester during WWII. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Margaret Dickinson.Manchester, 1941Christmas is the season for family and friends, and this year the railway girls will need each other more than ever.Dot''s dear friend Cordelia appears to have the perfect life. When her daughter Emily arrives home unexpectedly, she can''t wait to introduce her to her friends. But things don''t go to plan and Cordelia has to decide where her loyalty lies.Things aren''t going too smoothly for Alison either. Her beloved boyfriend has yet to propose, but there''s a charity fundraiser dance and she''s dressed up specially. Surely, tonight must be the night.Colette''s friends are envious of her devoted husband. He meets her after every shift on the railway, and accompanies her around town. Colette has a secret, one that will change her life, if only she knew who to confide in.The railway girls have survived unsettling times, and while the bombings might have eased, their own turmoil has only just begun. With Christmas fast approaching, will their wishes come true?Readers LOVE the Railway Girls:''Gripping and intriguing''''Great story lines''''Exceptional story . . . a must-read''''Poignant''''Emotional . . . strong women''© Maisie Thomas 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Brought to you by Penguin.The eighth, heartwarming instalment in the much-loved Railway Girls series!This will be a Christmas to remember for the railway girls. . .Little Max is growing day by day and Joan is adjusting to her new life. But in her heart of hearts, she is desperate to return to work on the railways.Margaret''s job in the engine shed is demanding. But when a friend finds herself in crisis, she knows she must do everything she can to help her.Alison is overjoyed at the prospect of organising a Christmas wedding until a long-held secret is revealed. Knowing the truth, can she find the strength to forgive those she holds most dear?As war rages on, the railway girls must also battle with matters of the heart. Can they overcome their troubles in time for Christmas?Readers LOVE the Railway Girls:''Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down''''I simply cannot wait for the next one - I am hooked!''''Gives a vivid picture of women''s lives in wartime Manchester''©2023 Maisie Thomas (P)2023 Penguin Audio

The first in a nostalgic and heart-warming WWII saga series by bestselling author Maisie Thomas, that readers of Ellie Dean and Lesley Eames will love.

Manchester, 1941

Kitty learned early on in her marriage that her husband, Bill Dunbar, isn’t reliable with money. So when they inherit the Dunbar family hotel at the start of the war, she''s hopeful that their financial worries are over… until the bailiffs turn up! With Bill now in the army, it’s up to Kitty to turn things around for her family, or risk ruin.

Lily worked as a chambermaid at Dunbar’s before the war. She met Daniel there, but their relationship was complicated by class differences and the disapproval of Daniel’s mother. Now Lily is pregnant – and with Daniel away at sea, she is all alone. When tragedy strikes, will Kitty and Dunbar’s come to her rescue?

Beatrice is in her forties, unmarried, and working in a job that exposes her to the harsh realities of poverty and sacrifice. She wonders whether the war might give her the opportunity to change lives for the better - including her own. But when she''s accused of a crime she didn''t commit, the future looks bleak... until Kitty makes a surprising suggestion.

Can the community around Dunbar’s hotel pull together and provide a beacon of hope and resilience, in the dark days of war?

''A wonderful and uplifting tale of female friendship'' Eva Glyn, author of The Dubrovnik Book Club

''In this heartwarming saga, Maisie Thomas depicts the strength and resourcefulness of ordinary women in wartime, and evokes the world of early 1940s Manchester with affection and skill.'' Rose Warner, author of The Teacher Evacuees

Praise for Maisie Thomas:

''Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down'' Reader Review

''Gives a vivid picture of women''s lives in wartime Manchester'' Reader Review

''Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart'' Reader Review