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''What a storyteller Mollie Walton is, all of the Ironbridge books are phenomenal'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A powerful saga, expertly researched'' Glenda Young''Saga fiction at its very best'' Margaret Dickinson''Jo''s journey of self-discovery and agency had me turning the pages until the early hours'' Tracy Baines*Ironbridge, 1911: Childhood sweethearts Jo and Alfie Woodvine couldn''t be happier to finally be married with a home of their very own. But when their son, Harry, arrives, Jo finds herself quickly cut off from the world. Though she loves her baby, she hadn''t anticipated the confines of motherhood - the long nights and the loneliness.Only when she is introduced to a local group of bold suffragettes does Jo finally find her spark again - and with it a new sense of purpose. These brave, uncompromising women are willing to risk life and limb for the cause, and, despite her husband''s reservations, Jo is determined to be a part of it however she can.But 1914 brings news of war in Europe and as tragedy comes to Ironbridge, can Jo find the strength to keep helping others, even in the darkest hour of wartime?Return to Shropshire for a spell-binding new WW1 saga novel, full of compelling historical detail and an addictive story of love, loss, heartbreak and bravery...

Praise for The Ironbridge Saga:

''Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn''t let go!'' Diney Costeloe''Beautiful ... I can''t wait for the next instalment'' Judy Summers''A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war'' Val Wood''Stays with you long after you have finished reading'' Margaret Dickinson''A highly enjoyable, immersive read!'' Sarah Sykes''Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked'' Louisa Treger''A lively and heart-warming saga'' People''s Friend___________North Yorkshire, September 1939.Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic - albeit young - sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new adventure. Joining the Women''s Royal Naval Service, she trades the safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of secrecy. It''s not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in what''s to come.With so much on the line, will Rosina and Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown?This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke.___________Reader reviews for A Mother''s War:''LOVED IT! The layout and the research is stunning''''A fabulous read''''A definite 5 stars''''Mollie Walton has done it again!''''An excellent book by an outstanding writer''

Author shortlisted for the Romantic Novelist Association''s ''The Romantic Saga Award 2023'' for A Mother''s WarNorth Yorkshire, September 1940. It''s a year since war was first announced and the dangers are becoming all too real for Rosina Calvert-Lazenby and her courageous daughters. When Raven Hall is requisitioned by the army, Rosina must do all she can to protect her family home from the rowdy troops. After Rosina''s burgeoning relationship with young sergeant Harry is interrupted as he''s posted abroad, the arrival of an older officer who takes a keen interest in her could also spell trouble...Meanwhile, Rosina''s fearless second daughter, twenty-year-old Evelyn Calvert-Lazenby, decides to join the Auxiliary Fire Service. Determined to help with the Blitz effort in London, she faces extreme danger. Two kind professional firemen, the Bailey brothers, take her under their wing to help protect and guide her. But with the bombings getting worse, there can be no guarantees...Who will be safe? How can Rosina protect all those she loves? And is love still possible with such high stakes? Praise for Mollie Walton: ''A Journey. Compelling. Addictive'' Val Wood''Beautiful and poignant'' Tania Crosse''Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read'' Cathy Bramley''Great characters who will stay with me for a long time'' Beth Miller''Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it'' Miranda Dickinson

Finalist for the Romantic Novelist Association''s ''The Romantic Saga Award'' for A Sister''s Hope in 2025 and A Mother''s War in 2023.1941Determined to contribute to the war effort, eighteen-year-old Connie runs away from home to work as a carpenter''s apprentice in Scarborough.Though life on the workshop floor is tough, Connie finds comfort in the friendship of her glamorous flatmate, Valentine. But when Valentine disappears one night, Connie doesn''t know where to turn. With the war raging the police won''t investigate, and so Connie must take matters into her own hands.How far will she go to discover the truth of Valentine''s disappearance? And what terrible secrets will she uncover along the way?Praise for Mollie Walton:''Mollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn''t let go!'' Diney Costeloe''A Journey. Compelling. Addictive'' Val Wood''Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting ... A phenomenal read'' Cathy Bramley''Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling. I loved it'' Miranda Dickinson

** New from Mollie Walton, twice finalist for the Romantic Novelist Association''s ''The Romantic Saga Award'' **Will she find love again?Ironbridge, 1892. When seventeen-year-old Maria Keay is offered an exciting job in a department store in Shrewsbury, she is determined to follow her dream, even if that means leaving behind her childhood sweetheart, Charlie.At first, Maria''s new life is everything she dreamed it would be. Her new job is glamorous, and she even catches the eye of Oskar, a charming German chemistry student who makes several trips to her sales desk.But the true reality of shop work - with its long hours and low pay - soon takes its toll, and when her relationship with Oskar takes a dark and devastating turn, Maria must decide if moving away from home - and Charlie - was the right decision after all . . .Praise for The Ironbridge Saga:''A compelling blend of real history, rich period detail, and a gritty, authentic story brimming with love, loss, intrigue, hope, and bitter revenge'' Lancashire Evening Post''A Journey. Compelling. Addictive.'' Val Wood''Walton has created a brilliantly alive, vivid and breathing world in Ironbridge'' Louisa Treger''Evocative, dramatic and hugely compelling . . . I loved it'' Miranda Dickinson''Feisty female characters, an atmospheric setting and a spell-binding storyline make this a phenomenal read'' Cathy Bramley''Such great characters who will stay with me for a long time'' Beth Miller''The attention to period detail and beautiful writing drew me right in and kept me reading'' Lynne Francis''Vivid, page-turning drama'' Pippa Beecheno''A powerful sense of place and period, compelling characters and a pacy plot had me racing to the end'' Gill Paul''A story that is vivid, twisting and pacy, with characters that absolutely leap off the page'' Iona Grey''Beautiful and poignant'' Tania Crosse