Questa autrice si concentra sulle vite di donne che lottano per liberarsi da ambienti restrittivi, cercando indipendenza e realizzazione mentre perseguono i propri sogni. Le sue narrazioni sono radicate in luoghi specifici che plasmano le personalità e le scelte dei personaggi. Un profondo legame con le sue origini e la sua città natale permea il suo lavoro, anche quando le storie si svolgono altrove. L'autrice esplora temi di desiderio di libertà e la ricerca della scoperta di sé.
But after war is declared and the theatres begin to close, Frances and the variety girls must search for work elsewhere.However, Frances is hiding a secret. As far as her best friend Jessie knows, Frances is a young aunt who adores her niece, Imogen - but what she doesn't know is that their relationship runs much deeper.
But following her dreams on stage will mean being separated from sweetheart Harry.As she starts her new job, it's not long before she forms a close-knit friendship with Frances and Dolly, although the girls soon find that life in the theatre isn't always glamorous.
Set against the backdrop of impending war, this new series explores the themes of friendship and resilience. The story unfolds through vibrant characters who find joy in singing and laughter, creating a heartwarming narrative that highlights the importance of camaraderie in challenging times. As tensions rise, the bonds formed through music and shared experiences become crucial, offering a poignant reminder of hope and connection amidst uncertainty.
Even with the country at war, the show must go on... As war is declared theatres are closed - is it the end for the Variety Girls? Cleethorpes ?? Struggling to keep their spirits up as the reality of war hits home, fiends Jessie Delaney and Frances O'Leary search for work to see them through until they can sing and dance again. Frances followed her dreams of becoming a dancer and ended up with a broken heart. But that's not all she was left with when her lover abandoned her, and keeping her secret from her friends grows more difficult as time goes on. But with her lover returning to England, how long before the truth comes to light? Secrets aren't good for anyone and Frances isn't the only one hiding things from her friends and carrying on with a heavy heart. Can the Variety Girls pull together to help each other through the tough times or will their secrets tear them apart?
Can the Seaside Girls embrace the new year with courage... Cleethorpes - 1940 As the new year dawns the show at the Empire comes to an end and it's time for the girls to move on. Years of struggle are over for Frances O' Leary when Johnny Randolph returns to make things right for her and their daughter - do they have a chance of happiness? of being a family after so long? But their good fortune is fraught with complications when sister Ruby Randolph decides to have her last hurrah, leaving a trail of devastation in her wake. Jessie Delaney is afraid to follow her dreams and leave those she loves behind - can she really have it all? All the seaside girls have their own battles to fight. And while they figure things out it's time for them to do their bit for the war and keep Britain smiling. A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.