Romantic dreams, snatched by war... Lizzie Bishop's humble beginnings as a dressmaker's daughter see her hope for nothing more than a simple offer of marriage. Love, passion and romance are reserved for daydreams. But then into Lizzie's quiet world comes two men - one reliable and kind-hearted, the other heartbreakingly handsome. Just as Lizzie's made her choice, the ominous call of war sounds, and her life changes again. Will Lizzie get her chance at happiness, or has it gone forever? Reviews . About the author Nancy Carson lives in Staffordshire and is a keen student of local history. All her novels are based around real events, and focus on the lives and loves of the people of the Black Country.
De Kite-familiesaga Reeks
Deze saga volgt de levens van meerdere generaties vrouwen binnen één familie, van hun nederige begin tot hun uiteindelijke succes en erkenning. De verhalen duiken in complexe familiedynamieken en verkennen thema's als liefde, verlies en veerkracht tegen de achtergrond van veranderende maatschappelijke landschappen. Lezers zullen geboeid zijn door de kracht van deze vrouwelijke protagonisten en hun blijvende geest.


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- 2Henzey is no ordinary factory girl… Henzey Kite can’t believe it when Billy Watts walks into her life. A cut above the local boys – strong, charming and wildly ambitious – he won’t settle for anything less than the wealth of high society. But with wealth comes sacrifice. All Henzey wishes for is a home and a family, while Billy has his sights set at the top. When the Great Depression destroys the Black Country, their love crumbles with it. The dark core of Billy’s obsession for success is revealed, while poor Henzey’s young heart is shattered. How will she overcome such heartache…and who will help her?