A wonderful new novel from Liverpool's best-loved author. A tale of loss and love set in post-Second World War England and France.This is the story of a young Liverpool woman widowed in the Second World War before she can know the happiness of having a family. With the blessing of her mother, with whom she runs a B&B, she goes to Normandy to see where her husband was killed in the D-Day landings. Once she is there, she meets an impoverished French poultry farmer, now reduced to driving a beaten up (and still rare) taxi and looking after his old mother and dying brother. Will these two find happiness together?A touching love story, a compelling portrayal of the aftermath of war and above all a testament to the courage and endurance of oridinary people, Madame Barbara will delight Helen Forrester's countless fans.
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About the Author:
Helen Forrester was born in Hoylake, Cheshire, the eldest of seven children. For many years, until she married, her home was Liverpool, a city that features prominently in her work. For many decades, she made her home with her husband and son in Alberta, Canada. Helen died in 2011 aged 92.
Review:
Praise for Liverpool Miss:`Records of hardship during the Thirties or earlier are not rare; but this has features that make it stand apart'Observer`The story of a young girl's courage and perseverance against adversity... warm-hearted and excellent'Manchester Evening News
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- PublisherChivers Press Ltd
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0754014479
- ISBN 13 9780754014478
- BindingHardcover
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