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The start of a brand new series from Sheila Riley, bestselling author of the Reckoner's Row saga series! Liverpool 1921 Pregnant, Mary Jane Starlings secret wedding to Paddy Redfern ends in disaster when her fiancé is murdered on the way to the church. Paddy's wayward twin 'Red' intercepts Mary Jane and warns that they must flee Ireland for fear of reprisals from her family, never to return. Too young and terrified to question Red's motives, Mary Jane, is hurriedly escorted to Liverpool where she quickly discovers Red's good Samaritan act is a sham when he abandons her homeless and destitute. However, strength, fortitude and good luck save her when she catches the eye of reclusive Cal Everdine and is befriended by Molly Hayward's lovable family. But Mary Jane still has to live with the overbearing guilt of the secrets she holds. Will she ever be able to follow her dreams and reconcile her past? A brand-new series, set around Liverpool Docks, by bestselling author Sheila Riley

Following the death of her father Ruby and Archie move back into Ashland Hall. As the Great War rages, fathers and sons head off to fight. With the casualties of war are being brought home, Ruby converts Ashland Hall into an auxiliary hospital. Anna and Ellie enlist in the Nursing Corp and soon find themselves in the battlefields of France.

Brand new in Sheila Riley's brilliant, gritty Reckoner's Row series Liverpool 1953 January sees the dawn of the Queen Elizabeth's Coronation year as the mothers of Reckoners Row unite in preparation for the celebration of the new Queen. Meanwhile Evie Kilgaren is dreaming of her summer wedding to Danny Harris, but trouble looms for Skinner & Sons with a new rival trying to put them out of business, but no-one knows why.... Ada Harris is summoned to the bedside of her estranged husband, who, in his dying moment confesses to a deadly secret - he knows who really murdered Evie's mam Rene all those years ago and the consequences are far reaching. Has an innocent man been jailed and is there still a murderer walking carefree? Will Evie get the happy-ever-after she so longs for with Danny? And will The Mersey Mothers unite and still be friends? Praise for Sheila Riley's Reckoner's Row Series: 'A thoroughly enjoyable, powerful novel' Lyn Andrews 'An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story' Cathy Sharp

The latest instalment in the Reckoner's Row seriesLiverpool 1950 - when Evie takes over the back office at a haulage yard, she has no idea she is walking into a hive of blackmail, secrets and lies. As we return to the lives of those who live and work in the Docklands, not everything is as it seems and love and luck are rarely on the same side.

Tragedy strikes on a bitter Christmas Eve, when a trusted employee's house is mysteriously engulfed by flames. Ruby and her husband take matters into their own hands and welcome sixteen-year-old Anna, orphaned by the fire, into their home. But Anna's younger brother is sent by the Church to Canada. Can these two children ever be reunited?

The novel offers a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its emotional depth and engaging storytelling. It explores themes of resilience and personal growth, drawing readers into the lives of its well-developed characters. The writing is praised for its vivid imagery and relatable experiences, making it a memorable read that resonates long after the last page.