"Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Donna Douglas, a saga full of the romance and drama of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.
READERS ARE LOVING THE BOAT GIRLS!
'I started reading this book last night and I absolutely devoured it, to the point I didn't go to bed until 6am. I could not put it down. It was so unbelievably good.' - 5 STARS
'Once I started it, [I] couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS
'Ended up reading this twice as it was so amazing...'-5 STARS
'Excellent story of the 3 girls and the boaters during the war, makes you feel you are there with them. Highly recommend this book.' - 5 STARS
'Omg this book was everything and more than I expected. My ideal book as I love family saga books. Three girls all from different backgrounds all join forces to work together. Highs and lows of everyday life. Loved, loved, loved it...' - 5 STARS
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1943: THREE GIRLS GO THE EXTRA MILE TO DO THEIR BIT FOR THE WAR EFFORT.
Frances - her life of seeming privilege has been a lonely one. Brave and strong, stifled by her traditional upbringing, she falls for a most unsuitable man.
Prudence - timid and conventional, her horizons have never strayed beyond her job as a bank clerk in Croydon until the war brings her new experiences.
Rosalind - a beautiful, flame-haired actress who catches the eye of Frances's stuffy elder brother, the heir to an ancestral mansion.
The three become friends when they join the band of women working the canal boats, delivering goods and doing a man's job while the men are away fighting. A tough, unglamorous task - but one which brings them all unexpected rewards."
"Fans of Katie Flynn, Rosamunde Pilcher and Dinah Jeffries will love this emotional and sweeping wartime romance set in Singapore from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.
READERS ARE LOVING THE OTHER SIDE OF PARADISE!
'Moving tale of bravery and human endurance...the sounds and smells and life of Singapore come alive in this well-told story' - 5 STARS
'This is an amazing read' - 5 STARS
'Left me craving more, loving the characters, totally absorbed in the detailed descriptions and finding myself recommending her novels over a coffee with friends' - 5 STARS
'Great read!' - 5 STARS
'Really loved this book' - 5 STARS
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SHE ONLY LIVED FOR PLEASURE...
...until war forced her to find courage she did not know she had, and love where she least expected it.
1941: Britain is in the grip of war; life in the Far East is one of wealth and privilege.
In Singapore Susan Roper enjoys dancing, clothes and fast cars, tennis and light flirtations with visiting naval officers - her life is devoted solely to pleasure and dismisses any warnings of danger.
Singapore goes on partying, oblivious to the threat of invasion and believing the British flag will, protect them from all enemies. But when Japan invades, Susan finds herself in grave danger. She becomes an ambulance driver and is taken prisoner by the Japanese.
Gradually and reluctantly she realises that she will have to face many hardships and witness terrible events, forcing her to acknowledge the truth...But will this new world lead her to a love where she least expects it?"
"Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas, Rosie Clarke and Katie Flynn, a heart-warming saga set during World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.
READERS ARE LOVING OUR YANKS!
'Omg this book was everything and more than i expected. My ideal book as i love family saga books. Loved that it showed how the Yanks got involved with the girls during wartime . Highs and lows of everyday life. Loved, loved ,loved it' - 5 STARS
'The type of book where one found it hard to put down until the end.' - 5 STARS
'Excellent book, village life with the Yanks very warming story.' - 5 STARS
'Loved this saga ,drew me right in. I could not put this book down. The small town the characters the Yanks. I loved leaving my world and entering their lives. An author whose books I will be devouring.' - 5 STARS
'As always with Margaret Mayhew books, this one hasn't failed to please...'- 5 STARS
'Brilliant story, held me in its grasp...'- 5 STARS
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'I STILL REMEMBER THE YANKS, ALMOST MORE THAN I DO THE WAR...' -- A Suffolk Woman.
August 1943. A fighter group of US airmen descends upon the quiet and sleepy village of King's Thorpe in Northamptonshire. The village has never seen the like of them before: they are glamorous, rich, exciting and full of bravado.
While some of the older residents are dismayed, many of the younger ones cannot help but be won over by their charms.
And for many - including young Sally Barnet from the bakery, Agnes Dawe - the Rector's daughter, and newly-widowed Lady Beauchamp, they will have a long-lasting impact.
It will be a summer many will never forget..."
"Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Fiona Valpy and Kristin Hannah, a powerful and moving saga set in the aftermath of World War II from bestselling author Margaret Mayhew.
READERS ARE LOVING THE PATHFINDER!
'An exciting book to read. It was very gripping, emotional, happy and sad. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The characters were strong, interesting and the story kept me wanting to know what happened...' - 5 STARS
'I could not put this book down...' - 5 STARS
'Wonderful stuff...'- 5 STARS
'I loved every page...'- 5 STARS
'This is a brilliant story...I was sorry when it ended...' - 5 STARS
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A CITY DIVIDED BY WAR. TWO LOVERS ON OPPOSING SIDES. CAN THEIR LOVE SURVIVE?
Berlin 1948. The defeated city lies in ruins. Divided by the Allies and set deep behind Russian lines, it is a city of want, wretchedness and sleaze.
Lili Leicht is now fighting for survival under Russian rule and dependent on aid from the British - the nation that killed her mother.
Yet when she meets Squadron Leader Michael Harrison - now himself having to bring food and fuel to the surviving Berliners - a people he bombed and who he connects with the murder of his sister and her children - a spark ignites...
Can their love surmount the prejudices and hatred born of war?"
"In 1940, as the shadows are lengthening over Europe, painter Louis Duval decides to leave his studio in Brittany and, in his small motor boat, make the short but perilous journey to England. His aim is not to flee from the enemy, but to join the Resistance to fight for his beloved France. He arrives in Dartmouth and finds his way to the boarding house run by the delightful young widow Barbara Hillyard, who is trying to make a living for herself and her young evacuee Esme.
Lieutenant-Commander Alan Powell, unfit for active service after being wounded in action, is overseeing undercover operations in that part of the West Country, and he and Duval find themselves in dangerous circumstances. Alan, lonely and frustrated in his work, is drawn towards the lovely Mrs Hillyard, but she seems to have eyes only for the attractive Frenchman..."
"An enthralling novel of love and secrets from World War Two, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Fiona Valpy.
READERS ARE LOVING I'LL BE SEEING YOU!
'I consider Margaret Mayhew to be an exceptional author and this is one of her best offerings!' - 5 STARS
'Exceptional story kept me enthralled until the end. I loved the way this book was written.' - 5 STARS
'This is the first book I have read by Margaret Meyhew. It won't be the last.' - 5 STARS
'Absolutely loved this story, so much so I just stayed up all night reading it , desperate to see how it unfolded, yet hating seeing it come to an end. So well written and researched.' - 5 STARS
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WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU BELIEVED TURNED OUT TO BE A LIE?
1992: When Juliet Porter's mother dies, she leaves her some old letters and a photograph which shatter everything Juliet thought she knew about her upbringing. Discovering her real father was an American bomber pilot who met her mother while serving in England during World War Two, she sets out to trace him...
1944: Daisy, Juliet's mother, is in the WAAF and plans to marry the American bomber pilot she has fallen deeply in love with once his tour is over. But one day he is shot down over France and posted missing, presumed dead.
Pregnant and grieving, she marries Vernon - a long term admirer - only to discover at the end of the war that her pilot has survived..."
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