Kitty Neale Boeken

London, 1944. With bombs raining over London, keeping the Battersea Tavern open is no easy feat for owner Winnie Berry - but the community need the warmth and familiarity of the pub more than ever. After marriage, Maureen Fanning had moved out to Wandsworth with her bad-tempered husband Brancher. But when he loses both his job and their lodgings, the only people who will take them in are her kindly grandparents, Len and Renee. Getting a cleaning job at the Battersea Tavern is the least she can do to pay them back. It would all be fine... if it weren't for Brancher. Winnie is determined to take timid Maureen under her wing. But when tragedy strikes, it will be up to Maureen to find the strength she didn't know she possessed...

Kitty Neale is the undisputed queen of gritty Battersea-based family saga

In a time of war, what's holding them together could tear them all apart...

Meet the Drapers - they're as tough as they come ... The gritty drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Nobody's Girl. Set on the mean streets of 1960s South London.

Emma Chambers has an way out of the poverty-stricken life she lives - but it might just destroy her to take it... The gritty tale from the bestselling author of NOBODY'S GIRL.

"Swindled ... Val, Paula, Cheryl and Betty have one thing in common - they have all been betrayed by men. Shamed ... Rape victim Paula has been terrified ever since her brutal attack. High-flyer Val's life has fallen to pieces since she was forced out of her job. Grief-stricken by her grandmother's death, nurse Cheryl was tricked out of her inheritance. Timid housewife Betty sacrificed all for her husband. Now, 20 years later, he's left her and she's destitute. Sacrificed ... Now these four women want revenge. Masterminded by Val, the four women set out to right past wrongs. But will their role of avenging angels take them down a terrible road?"--Publisher description.

The heartwrenching new novel from bestselling author Kitty NealeCan she put right the secrets of the past?London, 1939. Winnie Berry has been the landlady of the Battersea Tavern for nearly twenty-five years, and the pub is like home to her - a place of tears and laughter, full of customers that feel like family. A place where she's learned to avoid the quick fists of her husband, and where she's raised her beloved son, David. He's inherited his father's lazy streak and can't seem to hold down a job, but when war is declared Winnie is determined to keep her son safe. She's still haunted by the choice she made years ago as a desperate young woman, and she won't make the same mistake of letting her family be taken from her...But when a young woman crosses her path, the secrets of Winnie's past threaten to turn her world upside down. There's nothing stronger than a mother's love - but can it ever have a second chance? The first book in The Battersea Tavern series

A gritty tale of family and a love that holds no bounds, from the best-selling author of Nobody's Girl and A Father's Revenge.

A gritty and emotional family drama, from the Sunday Times bestseller. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn.

Set against a backdrop of raw emotions and complex family dynamics, this gripping drama explores the intricacies of relationships and the impact of past choices. With a focus on resilience and love, it delves into the challenges faced by its characters, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate heartfelt storytelling. Fans of authors like Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn will find themselves captivated by the rich narrative and relatable themes.