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Fiction, Sagas, Historical fiction
Skylarks at Sunset by Rita Bradshaw is the heartrending saga of a young woman battling to protect her family amid the storm clouds of war and prejudice.
Does she dare to dream of a brighter future?
Rita Bradshaw's Skylarks at Sunset is a heartrending story of one woman's struggle to keep her family safe during the dark days of the Depression and war. Perfect for fans of Pam Evans and Dilly Court.
Hope's just a child when she's orphaned, and as she grows up her dream is always to have a family of her own. And so when she meets and falls in love with Daniel Fallow, son of a successful businessman, she's quick to accept his proposal of marriage. His family, though, are against the match, and so the young couple marry in secret.
Grudging acceptance follows, and as the Depression worsens Daniel is persuaded to join the family business, unaware of his father's dodgy dealings. Tragedy is just around the corner, and worse is to come when war is declared in 1939: as Daniel leaves to fight and her children are evacuated, Hope wonders if she will ever have all her family around her again...
What readers are saying about Skylarks at Sunset:
'Another wonderful story from Rita Bradshaw, a story that holds your attention from start to finish'
'Excellent from beginning to end. Couldn't put it down'
'Five stars'
Praise for Skylarks At Sunset: An unforgettable saga of love, family and hope
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Catherine Cookson fans will enjoy discovering a new author who writes in a similar vein - Home and Family
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Catherine Cookson fans will enjoy discovering a new author who writes in a similar vein - Home and Family
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Could have been written by a young Catherine Cookson - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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Displaying an uncanny ability to spin a good yarn - Sunderland Echo
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All published writers have skill and creativity, but a few have more. It's called magic. I'm beginning to believe Bradshaw has it! - Historical Novels Review
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If you like gritty, rags-to-riches Northern sagas, you'll enjoy this - Family Circle
Rita Bradshaw
Rita Bradshaw was born in Northamptonshire, where she still lives today. At the age of sixteen she met her husband - whom she considers her soulmate - and they have two daughters and a son and three young grandchildren. Much to her delight, Rita's first attempt at a novel was accepted for publication, and she went on to write many more successful novels under a pseudonym before writing for Headline using her own name.
As a committed Christian and passionate animal-lover Rita has a full and busy life, but her writing continues to be a consuming pleasure that she never tires of. In any spare moments she loves reading, walking, eating out and visiting the cinema and theatre, as well as being involved in her local church and animal welfare
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