The Tilbury Poppies
Can the factory girls work together for a better future? A heartwarming WWI family saga
$16.56
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
17 October 2019
Summary
The bestselling wartime saga adored by readers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna Douglas
Can the factory girls work together for a better future?
Essex, 1916
Lily is a housemaid up at St Clere’s Hall. But times are changing with the outbreak of war. With a husband bent on signing up for the trenches and a lecherous master of the house, Lily is forced to leave.
Doing her bit for the war effort - and bringing in more money for the family - Li…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780751570823 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0751570826 |
| Author: | Sue Wilsher |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Sphere |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 17 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 274g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 34mm |
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Packed with drama, dark humour and shocking truths about life for working class women nearly 60 years ago, When My Ship Comes In is a compelling first novel, a gritty page-turner - Lancashire Evening Post
About The Author
Sue Wilsher
Sue Wilsher grew up in South Essex near a shoe factory and the Thames estuary. The shoe company housed its workers, including Sue’s grandparents and mother. Sue based her debut novel, When My Ship Comes In, on the history of the area. She now lives in Kent with her husband and two children.
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