Mothers and Daughters
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Mothers and Daughters
By (Author) Leah Fleming
HarperCollins Publishers
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
1st February 2060
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
576
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 38mm
310g
Description
Best friends, worst enemies and a bond that can never be broken
A poignant tale from the English Maeve Binchy.
Crete, present day. A woman anxiously awaits the arrival of someone who could change her life for ever
Lancashire, the 1950s. Three young girls make their way in a brave new post-war world. But can they escape the trappings of the past
Bookworm Connie dreams of university. Brought up on myths about her mysterious father, her life is turned upside down when she accidentally discovers the truth about him.
Former ugly duckling Joy is determined to snare a man now she's finally a swan. Winning the "Miss Mercury" competition she bowls over local heart-throb Denny Gregson. But she quickly finds he's not all he seems
Convent-educated Rosa is a born rebel, desperate to flee the strict nuns for a life on the stage. But sometimes you need to be careful what you wish for
As all three girls face heartbreak and tragedy, can they learn from the mistakes of their mothers Or will history repeat itself
For everyone who loves Maureen Lee and Maeve Binchy, this emotionally charged tale of that most special relationship of all will capture your heart.
Reviews
Praise for The Girl From World's End and The War Widows: 'A beautiful, almost poetically-written tale of love and tragedy in the Yorkshire Dales mainly set during the Second World War. The characters are real flesh and blood and the reader shares their ups and downs with genuine empathy.' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of Mother of Pearl. 'An epic tale of hardship and tragedy straddling the Second World War.' The Bookseller 'A heartwarming read.' Closer
Author Bio
Leah Fleming was born in Lancashire of Scottish parents, and is married with four grown-up children and five grandchildren. She usually writes full-time from a haunted farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales but is currently taking a gap year for grown-ups and living on the slopes of an olive grove in Crete.
