Bøger af Tracy Baines

The brand New instalment in the Seaside Girls Series from Tracy Baines - is it all over for the Seaside Girls? Will the war put a stop to the Seaside Girls? Cleethorpes, September 1940 It's all change for the Seaside Girls... Singer Jessie Delaney has finally got her big break in London's West End and is determined to make the most of her golden opportunity, even with the start of the Blitz. Lonely, and lacking the guidance of friends and family, Jessie hopes that seasoned performer Adele Bailey will help her find her feet. But, when fame beckons friendships are tested and loyalties are divided. Ginny Thompson returns home to Sheffield to care for her sick but abusive father. Will she survive the wrath of her father and the blitz and return to her passion of entertaining the troops on the stage? Meanwhile, back in Cleethorpes Frances Randolph is busy running the Palace Theatre whilst her husband serves his King and Country wondering if her life in the spotlight is over forever. Will Jessie make the right choices as she navigates her way to the top - and can Ginny and Frances find their way back to the limelight? A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes. If you love the Seaside Girls - try Tracy's other series The Dockyard Girls Praise for Tracy Baines: 'Brilliant brilliant a brilliant read I really enjoyed it from start to finish I caring wait for the next one Tracey Baines you are one amazing storyteller. Thank you for this great series' - Reader Review 'Great story. I was right there from the first page and carried beautifully to the end. Couldn't put it down from one drama to another. Loved it!' - Reader Review '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

This collection of heart-warming stories explores the everyday relationships of families, couples and friends. How, with a huge amount of love and large dashings of humour, we find the strength and wherewithal to get through the complicated tapestry of life.These uplifting stories have previously been published in Woman's Weekly, My Weekly, Take A break, Best and The People's Friend. This is the first time they have all been brought together in one place.

A brand new series full of friendship, singing and laughter as war looms...Cleethorpes 1939With the country teetering on the brink of war everyone faces an uncertain future.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.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?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.Friendships are forged but will the glamour of show business lose its shine without those she loves close by?A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.''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''Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime musical theatre. I highly recommend this book.'' Fenella Miller''An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!'' Sheila Riley''An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...'' Elaine Roberts''Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story'' Maisie Thomas''A pleasure from start to finish.'' Glenda Young''...you will have to read this well-researched song and dance of a novel in great gulps as I did'' Annie Clark''I just loved this book! Molly Walton.

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.