Immerse yourself in the Harpers Emporium in the roaring 20s - a time of prosperity, optimism, and change...London 1926Kitty Wilson, who, after losing her father, rejects the unsuitable suitor her mother has chosen. Abandoned by her mother, Kitty faces the challenges of navigating life alone. Amidst the turmoil, Kitty finds solace and support from friends, securing a promotion at Harpers Emporium. However, tragedy looms, threatening to shatter her newfound stability.Sally and Ben Harper face their own challenges. A decision by Ben regarding the restaurant, made without consulting his partner Jack Burrows, jeopardizes not only their friendship but also the stability of Harpers itself.Meanwhile Beth Burrows becomes embroiled in some dangerous gangland dealings, raising fears for her family's safety. Can an unknown guardian angel emerge to shield them from harm? Yet, even in the darkest times, the bonds of friendship prove to be a beacon of hope.Discover a tale of resilience, friendship, and unexpected alliances against the backdrop of a transformative era.
Boldwood Books The Shopkeeper's Heartbreak A1078705485
The first book in a Scottish historical saga of loss, love and hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Val Wood Can Lessie Hamilton remain strong in the face of misfortune? Greenock, Scotland, 1900 Widowed Lessie Hamilton lives with her young son and her brother Davie. To make ends meet, Lessie works in the local grocery shop supporting Davie as he works on the docks and attends night school, hoping to become an engineer, much to the scorn of their reformed alcoholic father. With her mother's drinking spiralling, putting their vulnerable younger sister Thomasina at risk, brother Joseph frequently in trouble with the police and sister Edith thinking herself above them all - Lessie has much to contend with. Things begin to look brighter as Lessie receives an inheritance, marries again and has the opportunity to take over the grocery shop. Meanwhile her neighbour Anna McCauley, who has had a colourful life 'entertaining' some high-profile male customer becomes the kept mistress to a wealthy sugar refinery owner. But her old ties to Anna, keep pulling Lessie and Davie back to their less prosperous pasts. And when multiple tragedies strike, Lessie's mettle is tested in ways she could never have imagined. Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer Read the sequal to this book - The Shopkeeper's War NOW Previously published in paperback as This Time Next Year PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane 'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley 'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark ''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas 'Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood' - Renita D'Silva 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review 'Love all her books' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review 'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review 'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story' - Reader Review
The Heartbreak Hotel ist ein Refugium für Frauen mit gebrochenem Herzen. Ein Ort zum Innehalten, um zur Ruhe zu kommen, zum Heilen und Wachsen. Ein Ort, an dem die Hörerin das Gefühl hat, verstanden zu werden, unterstützt und umsorgt. Die meisten Frauen erleben mindestens einmal im Leben den Verlust einer geliebten Person - er trifft sie oft brutal, erschüttert sie in ihren Grundfesten, und es dauert häufig Monate, wenn nicht Jahre, bis sie wieder zu sich und einem stabilen Leben gefunden haben. Vor diesem Hintergrund entwickelten die Psychologin Alice Haddon und Bestsellerautorin Ruth Field die Idee des Heartbreak Hotel: ein radikales neues Konzept, basierend auf der Idee der Transformierenden Therapie. Die Autorinnen bieten weder schnelle Lösungen an noch versprechen sie ein Happy End mit Mr. Right. Vielmehr geht es ihnen um feministische Ermächtigung und darum, die Hörerinnen auf eine längere Reise zurück zu sich selbst zu schicken.