Can love find a way to overcome hate?Can love find a way to overcome hate?When Frankie’s mother dies, she is sent to live with her Aunt Bet in Worthing, Sussex. Life on their farm is happy – for a while. But when World War Two breaks out, Frankie must help her country by signing up to the women’s branch of the British Army.Soon, she meets Romare, an American doctor who has come to the UK after facing terrible racism at home. But trouble is stirring in Britain too, and it falls to Frankie to try to protect him. Can love triumph over a history of hate? Or will Frankie and Romare’s love pay the ultimate sacrifice?A moving, thought-provoking story, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Maureen Lee.PRAISE FOR PAM WEAVER:‘A heartrending story about mothers and daughters’ Kitty Neale‘What a terrific read – saga fans everywhere will love it and be asking for more from this talented author.’ Annie Groves‘The characters are so richly drawn and authentic that they pull the reader along through the story effortlessly. This book is a real page turner, which I enjoyed very much.’ Anne Bennetta heartbreaking World War Two historical fiction saga that will bring tears to your eyes and love to your heartAdopted from birth, Pam Weaver trained as a nursery nurse working in children’s homes, premature baby units, day nurseries and at one time she was a Hyde Park nanny. A member of West Sussex Writers' Club since 1987, her first novel, A Mother’s Gift (previously published as There's Always Tomorrow) was the winner in the Day for Writers' Novel Opening Competition and was bought by HarperCollins Avon. Pam’s novels are set in Worthing during the war and the austerity years which followed. Her inspiration comes from her love of people and their stories and her passion for the town of Worthing. With the sea on one side and the Downs on the other, Worthing has a scattering of small villages within its urban sprawl and in some cases tightknit communities, making it an ideal setting for the modern saga.a heartbreaking World War Two historical fiction saga that will bring tears to your eyes and love to your heart• The new book from Sunday Times bestseller, Pam Weaver, returning to the Avon frontlist with a standout book that will make tears fall and hearts soar.• Almost half a million copies of Pam’s books sold to date.• A story of love and friendship against the odds – a poignant and emotional tale which is beautifully handled.• An engaging and hard-hitting saga spanning the Second World War. Richly evocative of the period.• Perfect for fans of Maureen Lee, Lyn Andrews and Josephine Cox.Competition: Dressmaker’s Gift;Botanist’s;Daughter;beekeeper’s promise;Cotton Mill Girl;Librarian;Tattooist;of Auschwitz;Nightingale;woman’s fortune. by:Rosie;Darling;Faye;Goodwin;Katie Flynn;Lily Baxter;Holly;Molly Green;Kitty Neale;Dilly Court;Fiona Valpy;Kristin Hannah;Josephine Cox;Eliza Lawley
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