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Annie Groves

    Penelope Jones Halsall, píšící pod různými pseudonymy, byla plodnou autorkou, která se proslavila především svými romantickými romány. Její příběhy se vyznačovaly hlubokým porozuměním lidským vztahům a vášním, které rozvíjela s citem pro detail a emocionální hloubku. Halsall dokázala mistrně zachytit podstatu romantiky a budování napětí, čímž si získala širokou čtenářskou základnu. Její rozsáhlé dílo zahrnovalo širokou škálu témat v rámci žánru, přičemž vždy kladla důraz na psychologii postav a vývoj jejich milostných linií.

    The Grafton Girls
    Child of the Mersey
    The Heart of the Family
    Daughters of Liverpool
    The District Nurses Make a Wish
    A Gift for the District Nurses
    • Secrets for the Three Sisters

      • 384 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      The heartwarming new novel from the author of The District Nurses of Victory Walk.

      Secrets for the Three Sisters2024
      4,2
    • The District Nurses Make a Wish

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      The new heartwarming read in the wartime District Nurses series - available to pre-order now!

      The District Nurses Make a Wish2021
      4,5
    • A Mother's Blessing

      • 480 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení

      A captivating saga set on the eve of WWII in Liverpool, where life for one girl is about to change forever.

      A Mother's Blessing2020
      4,0
    • A Gift for the District Nurses

      • 400 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      Heartwarming and nostalgic fiction from the best selling author of The District Nurses of Victory Walk.

      A Gift for the District Nurses2020
      4,5
    • The District Nurse

      • 406 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      Alice Lake has arrived in London from Liverpool to start her training as a District Nurse, but her journey has been far from easy. Her parents think that she should settle down and get married, but she has already had her heart broken once and isn't about to make the same mistake again. Alice and her best friend Edith are based in the East End but before they've even got their smart new uniforms on, war breaks out and Hitler's bombs are raining down on London. Alice must learn to keep calm and carry on as she tends to London's sick and injured, all the time facing her own heartache and misfortune while keeping up the Spirit of the Blitz.

      The District Nurse2018
      4,1
    • The Mersey Daughter

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      The brand new Wartime drama novel from bestselling author Annie Groves, perfect for fans of Christmas on the Mersey and Child of the Mersey

      The Mersey Daughter2017
      4,2
    • Winter on the Mersey

      • 448 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      Set against the backdrop of conflict, this narrative follows a young woman's journey through heartache and triumph. The author, known for previous bestsellers, weaves a tale of resilience and strength, highlighting the emotional struggles and victories faced during wartime. The story promises to engage readers with its rich character development and poignant themes of love and survival amidst adversity.

      Winter on the Mersey2017
      3,9
    • An emotional and compelling wartime drama from the author of Only a Mother Knows and A Christmas Promise. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn.

      Christmas on the Mersey2014
      4,1
    • Child of the Mersey

      • 400 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      A brand new series from the bestselling author of A Christmas Promise. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn.

      Child of the Mersey2014
      4,3
    • A Christmas Promise

      • 364 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení

      An emotional and heart-warming portrayal of the lives of four women living in wartime London.

      A Christmas Promise2013
      4,0
    • Only a Mother Knows

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      A compelling novel about four young women in wartime London, from the best- selling author of London Belles and My Sweet Valentine.

      Only a Mother Knows2013
      3,9
    • When The Lights Go On Again - Large Print

      • 448 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      Autumn 1944, the Allies are invading Italy. At home in Britain, along with everyone else, the Campion family are doing their bit - working tirelessly in the hope that the end of the war is now in sight. Lou, separated from her twin Sasha, is spreading her wings as a member of the Air Transport Auxiliary. Sasha, newly engaged is filled with the fear that haunts her of being trapped in the bomb shaft that nearly took her life. Emily, newly widowed, loves living in Whitchurch with Tommy her adopted son. Back in London, Katie hopes that she is over Luke until a surprise letter arrives...

      When The Lights Go On Again - Large Print2012
    • An emotional portrayal of the lives of four women as Valentine's day approaches, in 1941 wartime London

      My Sweet Valentine2012
      4,2
    • A heart-warming story of love and friendship in wartime from the bestselling author of Where the Heart is and London Belles.

      Home for Christmas2011
      4,1
    • London Belles

      • 437 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      When tragedy strikes, Olive is forced to seek lodgers. Three girls come knocking at her door, each in need of a roof over their heads. As the women prepare for war, all of their futures hang in the balance. Soon their lives will be changed and the home that binds the London Belles is no longer the sanctuary they once sought.

      London Belles2011
      4,1
    • The tide is turning, but on the home front, the battle is far from over for the Campions...

      When the Lights Go On Again2010
      4,2
    • Where the Heart Is

      • 432 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      A fabulous drama of the Campion family, struggling to stay together as World War Two rages over Liverpool

      Where the Heart Is2010
      4,2
    • The Heart of the Family

      • 470 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení

      The much-loved author of ACROSS THE MERSEY tells of Liverpool under bombardment as never before - but the Campion family refuses to give in.

      The Heart of the Family2009
      4,3
    • Across the Mersey

      • 500 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení

      From the author of The Grafton Girls comes the story of one Liverpool family preparing for the onslaught of World War Two, but feuding amongst themselves...

      Across the Mersey2008
      4,3
    • An evocative and heartrending saga set in Liverpool during World War Two, from the bestselling author of As Time Goes By

      Daughters of Liverpool2008
      4,4
    • As Time Goes By

      • 504 stránek
      • 18 hodin čtení

      When Sam Grey joined the ATS, she wanted to find adventure, not end up doing office work in Liverpool. Sam wants to show that she is as brave as any man, and when she doesn't get the chance, her lively nature leads her into confrontation with her authoritarian boss. Sparks also fly when she encounters Johnny, whose heroic work in bomb disposal makes him very attractive to many but Sam is determined not to fall for his charm. Meanwhile, Sally wants nothing more than to protect her small children while her husband is a prisoner of war. She works hard to stave off poverty, doing shifts in a factory and singing at the Grafton ballroom. But help is at hand, from a most unlikely source.

      As Time Goes By2007
      4,0
    • Hettie of Hope Street

      • 534 stránek
      • 19 hodin čtení

      A breathtaking tale set in 1920s Liverpool and London of one girl's determination to trace her roots, find true love and succeed in a world where obstacles lurk around every corner.

      Hettie of Hope Street2005
      4,0
    • A stirring novel of passion, lost loves and one girl's determination to conquer the odds from the author of ELLIE PRIDE.

      Connie's Courage2004
      4,2
    • Ellie Pride

      • 448 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      A stunning saga debut from an author destined to be a star of the genre - ELLIE PRIDE is an engrossing, heartrending story of love, passion, duty and family, set in the North-west in the early part of the twentieth century. schovat popis

      Ellie Pride2003
      4,3
    • Spel van de macht

      • 446 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      De zoon van een multimiljonair wil ten koste van alles voorkomen dat zijn vader een relatie aangaat met een vrouw die een geheim met zich meedraagt.

      Spel van de macht1997