Nancy Carson Libri

Exploring the journey to stardom for children, this book challenges common assumptions about fame. It emphasizes that becoming a star isn't solely about wealth, appearance, or endless hours of practice. Instead, it offers insights into the essential qualities and mindset needed to pursue dreams in the entertainment industry, making it an encouraging read for aspiring young talents and their parents.

Henzey is no ordinary factory girl… Henzey Kite can’t believe it when Billy Watts walks into her life. A cut above the local boys – strong, charming and wildly ambitious – he won’t settle for anything less than the wealth of high society. But with wealth comes sacrifice. All Henzey wishes for is a home and a family, while Billy has his sights set at the top. When the Great Depression destroys the Black Country, their love crumbles with it. The dark core of Billy’s obsession for success is revealed, while poor Henzey’s young heart is shattered. How will she overcome such heartache…and who will help her?

Romantic dreams, snatched by war... Lizzie Bishop's humble beginnings as a dressmaker's daughter see her hope for nothing more than a simple offer of marriage. Love, passion and romance are reserved for daydreams. But then into Lizzie's quiet world comes two men - one reliable and kind-hearted, the other heartbreakingly handsome. Just as Lizzie's made her choice, the ominous call of war sounds, and her life changes again. Will Lizzie get her chance at happiness, or has it gone forever? Reviews . About the author Nancy Carson lives in Staffordshire and is a keen student of local history. All her novels are based around real events, and focus on the lives and loves of the people of the Black Country.

A tale of one girl's brave escape from a world of poverty in her search for true love, from the much loved author Nancy Carson.

Set in 1937 Britain on the brink of war, the story follows eighteen-year-old Libby Shakespeare, who becomes a shorthand typist at a steelworks and befriends Bunty, the daughter of a wealthy magnate. As Libby captures the attention of the magnate's sons, Edward and Hugh, contrasting feelings emerge—love for one and disdain for the other. This rivalry leads to unforeseen consequences, blending themes of love, desire, and betrayal against the historical backdrop of World War Two, with Nancy Carson delivering unexpected twists throughout the narrative.

Set in 1850s Hobart Town, Isabel Saxby is a successful businesswoman enjoying independence thanks to an anonymous benefactor. Her life takes a romantic turn when she falls for Barnaby Micklejohn, a widower from England working in the colonial government. As their relationship deepens, Isabel grapples with the challenge of concealing her past, adding tension to their blossoming romance. The story explores themes of love, secrecy, and the complexities of life in a colonial setting.

Only tragedy can save her... Lucy Piddock meets Arthur Goodrich, solid, kind and dependable; a stonemason by trade working in his father's Black Country business. Arthur seems to be the ideal match, but he lights no flame in Lucy's heart. Anyone else would be satisfied. But Lucy wants more. She dares to dream of love and hankers for Dickie Dempster, the debonair young guard she meets who works on the newly constructed railway. Prompted by Lucy's rejection, Arthur leaves home to seek a new life and a new love in Bristol, leaving Lucy free to pursue her dream of happiness with Dickie. Free to make her own choices, Lucy finds the water muddied by tragedy, and must re-examine where her heart really lies . . ..

Rescued from destitution and poverty...but at what price?

A must-read sweeping saga, full of intrigue, romance and page-turning drama ...

Whisked from the industrial Black Country to the dazzling clubs of New York City...1936 will be Maxine Kite's year! Plucked from obscurity, young cellist Maxine Kite is thankful for the chance given to her by Birmingham's esteemed orchestra, but a part of her is still unfulfilled. Music has always been her passion but she has dreams far too big for a girl from a simple family. When the jazz clubs of New York beckon, along with the sultry world of wayward musician Brent Shackleton, Maxine leaves safety and propriety behind. But a girl's good name can be all she has in the world... and once lost, is almost impossible, to reclaim...