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It is 1941 and Connie and Lottie Brinsley are training to be nurses at Liverpool’s Walton Hospital. When heavy bombing is followed by the news that their home has taken a direct hit and their parents and little brother are dead, the two sisters are utterly devastated. Later, they are shocked to discover that their uncle, Steve, is not who they thought he was, and the Brinsleys have been living a lie for years. And Steve’s not the only one who’s hiding the truth, for when Lottie meets and marries Waldo Padley, no one tells her that he’s a liar and a cheat. But, no matter what life throws at them, the sisters find the strength to face the troubles ahead…
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Reviews
Praise for Anne Baker's previous Merseyside sagas: 'A stirring tale of romance and passion, poverty and ambition
A compelling book that you just don't want to put down
A gentle tale with all the right ingredients for a heartwarming novel
Another nostalgic story oozing with atmosphere and charm