Questa autrice scrive saghe, traendo ispirazione per la sua scrittura dalle sue radici di Manchester. Il suo lavoro è ambientato nello splendido scenario del Galles settentrionale, un trasferimento che ha realizzato un sogno di una vita.
Manchester, 1920. Carrie Jenkins reels from the revelation that her beloved father was shot for desertion during the Great War. Jilted, and with the close-knit community turning its back on her, Carrie accepts the unsettling advances of Ralph Armstrong. But she will face danger and heartache before she can find the happiness she deserves.
Sixteen-year-old Juliet has always idolised her mother, but Agnes is haunted by what could have been if she stayed in Manchester rather than settling in Lancashire with her husband. When he suddenly dies, Agnes finds them work as seamstresses for the local landowners. But it will be a bumpy road for them both as they settle in to their new lives.
Manchester, 1908. Mary Maitland is furious to learn that her boss will never promote her, simply because she is a woman. Despite financial support from her family, Mary is determined to strike out on her own. In the face of strong opinions from her family on the role of a woman, is it possible to be a dutiful daughter while spreading her wings?
After losing her family in the Great War, Nell is grateful to marry Stan Hibbert, believing she can recapture a sense of family with him. But five years on, she is just another back-street housewife, performing miracles with scrag-end. When she discovers that Stan is leading a double-life, she runs away to make a fresh start. Two years later, in 1924, Nell has carved out a fulfilling new life for herself and her young children in Manchester, where her neighbours believe she is a respectable widow and a talented machinist. But will the past catch up with her?
Set against the backdrop of World War II Manchester, the story follows best friends Sally and Deborah as they join the home guard, determined to contribute on the front lines of the home front. While working at a salvage depot, Sally encounters Andrew, a carpenter who brings hope amidst chaos. Their budding romance faces challenges, especially during a devastating air raid that threatens their dreams. This gripping saga explores themes of love, friendship, and resilience, capturing the emotional struggles and triumphs of young women during turbulent times.