The Mothers of Lovely Lane

The Mothers of Lovely Lane
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 418
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ISBN-10 : 9781784975081
ISBN-13 : 1784975087
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis The Mothers of Lovely Lane by : Nadine Dorries

A heartbreaking novel from the bestselling author of The Four Streets. Noleen Delaney is one of an army of night cleaners at St Angelus Hospital. Son Finn has done something unheard-of and passed his Eleven Plus exam. How on earth will they pay for his books, his grammar school uniform and shoes? Bronia Ryan has battled depression since her husband died and now one of her sons is in prison. Her youngest, Lorcan, wants no part of a life of crime, but how can he ever escape? Or protect his mother from her vicious eldest son? As usual, St Angelus is at the heart of things. Life and death, love and loss, jealousies, rivalries and betrayals are woven into a rich tapestry in Nadine's great series about poverty, sacrifice and community spirit in post-war Liverpool and the early days of the NHS. Can't wait for the next one? CHRISTMAS ANGELS is out now! What people are saying about THE MOTHERS OF LOVELY LANE: 'I have loved this series from the first book, and with each new book, I was never disappointed' 'So many powerful characters, especially the women' 'Good stories, believable characters that make you sad, happy and hopeful for them' 'Nadine Dorries has done it again - had me gripped from page one'

The Lovely Lane Box Set

The Lovely Lane Box Set
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 1295
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ISBN-10 : 9781784979706
ISBN-13 : 1784979708
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lovely Lane Box Set by : Nadine Dorries

The first three heartbreaking Lovely Lane novels collected in one perfect box set, by bestselling author Nadine Dorries. Life and death, love and loss, jealousies, rivalries and betrayals are woven into a rich tapestry in Nadine's great series about poverty, sacrifice and community spirit in post-war Liverpool and the early days of the NHS. THE ANGELS OF LOVELY LANE. It is 1953 and five very different girls arrive at the nurses' home in Lovely Lane, Liverpool, to start their training at St Angelus Hospital. THE CHILDREN OF LOVELY LANE. The nurses of Lovely Lane are now in their second year and are about to face some truly harrowing times on the wards. THE MOTHERS OF LOVELY LANE. Bronia Ryan has battled depression since her husband died. Now one of her sons is in prison. Her youngest, Lorcan, is trying to escape a life of crime. As usual, St Angelus is at the heart of things.

The Children of Lovely Lane

The Children of Lovely Lane
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 462
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ISBN-10 : 9781784975043
ISBN-13 : 1784975044
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis The Children of Lovely Lane by : Nadine Dorries

The second gripping novel in the Lovely Lane series, from bestselling author Nadine Dorries. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Catherine Cookson. The nurses of Lovely Lane – Dana, Victoria, Pammy and Beth – are now in their second year and are about to face some truly harrowing and difficult times on the wards. St Angelus needs a new assistant matron, but the members of the Liverpool District Hospital Board have overruled Emily Haycock and Dr Gaskell in their choice. Enter the mysterious Miss Van Gilder from somewhere down south. The life of St Angelus is soon disrupted as her proposals turn the running of the hospital upside down and threaten the jobs of the domestics and porters. But Miss Van Gilder harbours a dark and dishonest secret, and the staff – who are used to looking after their own – set out to uncover it. Will they do so in time, before her meddling begins to affect the morale of the nurses and put the lives of their patients in danger? For one very sick little boy, especially, it will be touch and go. Can't wait for the next one? THE MOTHERS OF LOVELY LANE is out now! What people are saying about THE CHILDREN OF LOVELY LANE: 'Another fantastic book in this amazing series!' 'Nadine Dorries is fast becoming my favourite author. Once I start reading, her books are difficult to put down' 'So well written and the story line always keeps you wondering' 'There is nothing better than reading a Nadine Dorries book'

The Angels of Lovely Lane

The Angels of Lovely Lane
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 447
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ISBN-10 : 9781784082215
ISBN-13 : 178408221X
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis The Angels of Lovely Lane by : Nadine Dorries

As heart-warming as it is heartbreaking, this novel is unputdownable' Sunday Express. It is 1953 and five very different girls are arriving at the nurses' home in Lovely Lane, Liverpool, to start their training at St Angelus Hospital. Dana has escaped from her family farm on the west coast of Ireland. Victoria is running away from a debt-ridden aristocratic background. Beth is an army brat and throws her lot in with bitchy Celia Forsyth. And Pammy has come from quite the wrong side of the tracks in Liverpool. The world in which they now find themselves is complicated and hierarchical, with rules that must be obeyed. Everyone has their place at St Angelus and woe betide anyone who strays from it. But when an unknown girl is admitted, after a botched late abortion in a backstreet kitchen, a tragedy begins to unfold which will rock the world of St Angelus to its foundations. Can't wait for the next one? THE CHILDREN OF LOVELY LANE is out now! What people are saying about THE ANGELS OF LOVELY LANE: 'Nadine Dorries's writing is sparkling and vibrant, her books are a joy to read' 'The book was like a dream – difficult to put down' 'You feel as if you know the characters personally!' 'Enthralling read, can't wait to read more

The Mothers of Lovely Lane

The Mothers of Lovely Lane
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Publisher : Lovely Lane
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9781784975197
ISBN-13 : 1784975192
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis The Mothers of Lovely Lane by : Nadine Dorries

Nadine Dorries draws on her Liverpool roots and her early experiences as a student nurse in the third novel starring the Angels of Lovely Lane.

The Velvet Ribbon

The Velvet Ribbon
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781786697561
ISBN-13 : 1786697564
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis The Velvet Ribbon by : Nadine Dorries

The heart-breaking final novel in the Tarabeg trilogy, from million-copy bestseller Nadine Dorries. A forbidden love... A vengeful wife... Mary Kate Malone has come to Liverpool from Ireland to seek her fortune, but from the very beginning, things have gone horribly wrong. Now she longs to flee back to her family in Ireland. But Tarabeg isn't the place Mary Kate remembers anymore. A charismatic American has arrived with plans to change everything and Mary Kate hates him on sight. Worse still, the lies she has told about her Liverpool life are about to come back to haunt her. Don't miss the final book in the Tarabeg trilogy, concluding the story of extraordinary heroine Mary Kate. What readers are saying about the Tarabeg Series: 'A brilliant read, a wonderful story and I have already pre-orderd the next book' 'Great read! Nadine Dorries is a top author, love her books!' 'Did not want it to end!! Gripping, detailed... Really draws you in to the story'

Coming Home to the Four Streets

Coming Home to the Four Streets
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 9781838939052
ISBN-13 : 1838939059
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Coming Home to the Four Streets by : Nadine Dorries

'A moving and engaging addition to the family saga and drama of The Four Streets... Vibrancy and colour warm the pages' LoveReading In equal measure gritty and tender, Coming Home to the Four Streets is the latest instalment in the Four Streets saga, from Sunday Times bestseller Nadine Dorries. Trouble is coming to the four streets, especially for its redoubtable women, who've struggled through a bitter winter to put food on the table. The Dock Queen Carnival is only weeks away, but there's no money for the usual celebrations. No sign of a tramp ship with illicit cargo to be quietly siphoned off by the dockers. Peggy Nolan, with seven boys and a husband too lazy to work, has hit rock bottom and is hiding a terrible secret. Little Paddy, her mischievous eldest, is all too often in trouble, but he'd do anything for the mother he loves. How can he save her from selling herself on the streets – or worse? Maura and Tommy Doherty always looked out for any neighbour in trouble, especially Peggy, but they're far away, running a pub in Ireland and corrupt copper, Frank the Skank, is moving into their old house on the four streets. Can anything bring them home in time? Praise for Nadine Dorries: 'A moving and engaging addition to the family saga and drama of The Four Streets... Just as warm, gossipy and familiar as I remember... Vibrancy and colour warm the pages... Coming Home to the Four Streets will appeal to anyone who loves an entertaining family saga, this is a satisfying and rewarding return to the series' LoveReading 'Charming, gutsy and full of raw emotions' Rachel Bustin 'The characters are engaging, the streets scenes cinematic and the theme of the novel – abuse, both sexual and domestic – powerful' The Times 'Angela's Ashes with a scouse accent' Irish Times

Snow Angels

Snow Angels
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 283
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ISBN-10 : 9781789544800
ISBN-13 : 1789544807
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Snow Angels by : Nadine Dorries

Spend Christmas with the nurses of St Angelus Hospital. 'A heartwarming festive novel... Must read' Daily Express Christmas is coming, but will the doctors and nurses of St Angelus get a chance to enjoy it? Sister Emily Haycock and her husband are anxiously counting the days until the signing of final adoption papers for their precious baby Louis. But someone has got it in for them and Emily is about to get caught out in a dangerous lie. Nurse Victoria Baker is heavily pregnant. But as the snow begins to fall, has she made a big mistake about her dates and put the life of her unborn baby at risk? And who is the figure obsessively watching St Angelus from the shadows? Or the mystery woman who turns up one dark, windy evening, begging for a room? In Snow Angels only one thing is certain. Christmas will be anything but peaceful. Praise for the Lovely Lane series: 'As heart-warming as it is heartbreaking' Sunday Express 'I adore the Lovely Lane series... Some parts will bring a tear to the eye. Others will have you laughing' Rachel Bustin 'A heartbreaking, poignant and emotional read which will stay in your heart for a very, very long time' The Writing Garnet 'Fabulous characters... Gorgeous sentences and sensational plotlines' With Love for Books 'Moving, lovely historical fiction... Absolutely beautiful' On My Bookshelf 'Simply amazing. It will warm your heart and make you see the real angels in the world. Captivating, phenomenal and touching' 23 Review Street

Mothers of Lovely Lane

Mothers of Lovely Lane
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1510069852
ISBN-13 : 9781510069855
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Mothers of Lovely Lane by : Nadine Dorries

An Angel Sings

An Angel Sings
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 96
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ISBN-10 : 9781789541984
ISBN-13 : 1789541980
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis An Angel Sings by : Nadine Dorries

A stunning new short story from Sunday Times bestseller Nadine Dorries. 1950s Liverpool. Christmas is one of the most harrowing times of year for the nurses of St Angelus Hospital. The Matron takes on Tilly, a new clerk, to ease the load in the busy festive period. Tilly is bright and hard-working, but she is keeping a secret from her colleagues. Everyday Tilly makes a heartbreaking decision – but she has no other choice. If Matron – with her traditional values and strict discipline – learnt the truth about her new clerk, Tilly's career would be ruined. Could Matron ever forgive the deceit? 'Captivating, phenomenal and touching' 23 REVIEW STREET. 'A funny and sometimes shocking saga. I couldn't put it down' CRISTINA ODONE. 'The characters are engaging... and the theme of the novel powerful' THE TIMES.