Friends Forever :Two young Irish women must battle their way out of poverty in Liverpool
Friends Forever :Two young Irish women must battle their way out of poverty in Liverpool
paperback
Published:
2 November, 2017
Popular Books by Lyn Andrews
View All Books by Lyn Andrews
Description
Two young women find the bond of lifelong friendship gives them the strength to hold on to their dreams, in the hardship of 1920s Liverpool.
In Friends Forever, Lyn Andrews weaves an unforgettable saga of friendship overcoming life's hardships. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Joan Jonker.
In 1928 Bernie O'Sullivan and Molly Keegan catch their first glimpse of the bustling city they're about to call home. Both seventeen, and best friends since childhood, the girls have left Ireland behind to seek an exciting new life in Liverpool.
They are dismayed to discover that the relatives they are to stay with have barely two pennies to rub together; the promised grand house is a run-down building in one of Liverpool's worst slum areas. Desperate to escape, Bernie secures a position as a domestic servant, while Molly is taken on as a shop assistant. Soon they have settled and find themselves in love with local men. For both, though, love holds surprises and the danger of ruin in an unforgiving world . . .
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781472253491 |
| ISBN10 | 1472253493 |
| Number Of Pages | 416 |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 28 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Headline Publishing Group |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Praise for Lyn Andrews: 'An outstanding storyteller' * Woman's Weekly *
A vivid portrayal of life * Best *
A compelling read * Woman's Own *
Gutsy...a vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning * Daily Express *
The Catherine Cookson of Liverpool * Northern Echo *
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Lyn Andrews was born in Liverpool in 1944; her father Joseph was killed on D-Day just nine months later. Lyn was brought up in Liverpool and became a secretary before she married and gave birth to triplets. Once the children had gone to school Lyn began writing, and her first novel was quickly accepted for publication. She has since written over thirty books, many of them Sunday Times bestsellers. Lyn lives on the Isle of Man, but spends many weeks of the year back on Merseyside, seeing her children and grandchildren. www.lynandrewsbooks.co.uk Facebook: @LynAndrewsBooks Twitter: @lynandrewsbooks