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War challenges a young woman’s dreams of a happy home in this heartbreaking historical saga of love, sacrifice, and family.
Anne is the youngest of the eight Fitzgerald children, secure amid her extended family in Liverpool’s Everton district.
She leaves school at fourteen to work, where she becomes friendly with Sarah Redmond. The two girls enjoy life to the full, dating young men in a lighthearted way, and it is Sarah who introduces Anne to her brother, John.
From there, marriage and children follow, but when war breaks out, John enlists, along with Anne’s brothers. Combat creates a barrier to Anne’s happiness, and so she must wait, not only to discover if she and John can rekindle their passions, but more importantly to see if her loved ones will return home safely . . .
Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Helen Forrester, and Lyn Andrews.
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Elizabeth Murphy
ELIZABETH MURPHY holds a Masters of English Literature from Northern Arizona University and is the author of numerous children's books. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was born and raised.
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