Even with the country at war, the show must go on... As war is declared theatres are closed - is it the end for the Variety Girls? Cleethorpes ?? Struggling to keep their spirits up as the reality of war hits home, fiends Jessie Delaney and Frances O'Leary search for work to see them through until they can sing and dance again. Frances followed her dreams of becoming a dancer and ended up with a broken heart. But that's not all she was left with when her lover abandoned her, and keeping her secret from her friends grows more difficult as time goes on. But with her lover returning to England, how long before the truth comes to light? Secrets aren't good for anyone and Frances isn't the only one hiding things from her friends and carrying on with a heavy heart. Can the Variety Girls pull together to help each other through the tough times or will their secrets tear them apart?
Tracy Baines Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Deze auteur richt zich op het leven van vrouwen die zich willen bevrijden uit beperkende omgevingen, op zoek naar onafhankelijkheid en vervulling terwijl ze hun dromen najagen. Haar verhalen zijn geworteld in specifieke locaties die de persoonlijkheden en keuzes van de personages vormen. Een diepe verbondenheid met haar afkomst en geboorteplaats doordringt haar werk, zelfs als de verhalen zich elders afspelen. De auteur verkent thema's als het verlangen naar vrijheid en de zoektocht naar zelfontdekking.
But following her dreams on stage will mean being separated from sweetheart Harry.As she starts her new job, it's not long before she forms a close-knit friendship with Frances and Dolly, although the girls soon find that life in the theatre isn't always glamorous.