A Sister's Bond (Bittersweet Legacy) - Tapa dura

'Vividly rendered' Historical Novel Society

'A fantastic cast of characters' Goodreads

'Thoroughly absorbing' Goodreads

Based around the WW1 female factory workers at Barratt's Sweet Factory and inspired by true stories from the author's grandmother, A Sister's Bond celebrates the everyday heroism of families who fought to survive against all odds . . .
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Wood Green, North London, November 1913: The storm clouds of war gather overhead, while one brave girl fights to save her family . . .

After her mother dies, Livvie Bone knows it's down to her to protect her younger siblings from their drunken father. But life on the worst street in London is dark and dangerous, and one night she needs protection herself. When the mysterious Joe Hunter steps in to help her, Livvie's fascinated by him, in spite of his unsavoury reputation.

Then Livvie is offered the chance to work at the Barratt's Sweet Factory. Livvie's fragile beauty hides a formidable strength of character, and it doesn't take long for the factory manager, Lucas, to notice her. He is a sophisticated, wealthy man of the world and he can open doors to the kind of life Livvie has only dreamed of. Suddenly she has a chance to better herself - and to help her family. But time is running out, for war is approaching, sweeping everything and everyone up in its remorseless path.

What life will Livvie choose - and what kind of world will be left to her when the fighting ends?
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A heartwarming saga about love, duty and desire by the bestselling author of The Street and East End Angel.

Olivia had turned her back on the factory and shifted to one side, out of sight of the men loading up the boxes of sweets. She knew her father didn't like his kids anywhere near the factory, in case they were asked questions about him. But she had questions about him and she wished she could find the words to ask them because not knowing was driving her mad.

'Looking for work?'

Olivia's fierce concentration was rudely interrupted. She whipped about, gazing up into a handsome face set with a pair of dark blue eyes.

Praise for Kay Brellend:

'A compelling wartime drama' Lovereading.co.uk

'Her descriptions of the area [and] the feelings of her characters really transport you back in time . . . I felt as if I was a part of the story' Book Addicts Shaun

[could the design on the cover wrap around on the back please so that the bottom half of this back cover is covered by the street illustration?]

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