The Seaside Girls

<h2><strong>A brand new series full of friendship, singing and laughter as war looms...</strong></h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Cleethorpes 1939</strong></p><p><span>With the country teetering on the brink of war everyone faces an uncertain future.</span></p><p><span>Destitute after the tragic death of her father, aspiring singer Jessie Delaney and her family have no choice other than to accept the charity of relatives to ensure a roof over their heads.</span></p><p><span>Spiteful Aunt Iris soon has Jessie dreaming of a life filled with colour and excitement that she knows the theatre can offer. How can Jessie escape the drudgery, support her family and pursue her dreams?</span></p><p><span>Through her father's connections Jessie finds work as a Variety Girl in a new show at the Empire in Cleethorpes, a small seaside theatre on the east coast. But taking the job means flying solo and leaving her family and her sweetheart, Harry behind.</span></p><p><span>Friendships are forged but will the glamour of show business lose its shine without those she loves close by?</span></p><p><strong>A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.</strong></p><p><span>'A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite'. Rosie Clarke</span></p><p><span>'Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime musical theatre. I highly recommend this book.' Fenella Miller</span></p><p><span>'An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!' Sheila Riley</span></p><p><span>'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' Elaine Roberts</span></p><p><span>'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' Maisie Thomas</span></p><p><span>'A pleasure from start to finish.' Glenda Young</span></p><p><span>'...you will have to read this well-researched song and dance of a novel in great gulps as I did' Annie Clark</span></p><p><span>'I just loved this book! Molly Walton. </span></p>