A charming and nostalgic read, perfect for fans of Coronation Street and readers who love stories set in wartime.A charming and nostalgic read, perfect for fans of Coronation Street and readers who love stories set in wartime.They’ve waited a long time to be together After years of war, the residents of Coronation Street are looking forward to saying goodbye to rations books, blackouts and bombs. However, life is slow to change and they are still waiting for the good times to return.Ida Barlow thought she was happy to have her husband back from the war. Frank can’t understand that his wife has no intention of giving up her new independence to wait on him hand and foot. Wendy Collins, a new arrival to the street, wants a fresh start, but struggles to fit in to her teaching job at the local school.Elsie Tanner’s latest fella has put a spring in her step. She thinks the rest of the street need a pick-me-up too, and they are soon planning a trip to Blackpool. The folk of Coronation Street have waited a long time to let their hair down ― will sticks of rock and kiss-me-quick hats be enough to bring them all together again?Praise for Maggie Sullivan:‘A wonderfully nostalgic tale’ Choice Magazine‘A perfect festive read’ Woman Magazine‘A must read’ Amazon‘A real page-turner’ Amazon‘A wonderful trip down memory lane’ GoodreadsA heartwarming historical saga based on the TV seriesMaggie Sullivan loves to travel, is an avid reader, and her abiding love is watching football. She is an active member of The Romantic Novelists’ Association and for several years edited their journal. She is also a freelance university lecturer and has a keen interest in drama and theatre.Maggie was born and brought up in Manchester, where she acquired a lifelong passion for Coronation Street and its legendary matriarchs. After living abroad for several years, she settled in London where she still lives.A heartwarming historical saga based on the TV seriesMaggie Sullivan’s Coronation Street books are UK and international bestsellers in hardback and paperback.Perfect for Mother’s Day and seasonal gifting.The series is an evergreen partnership with ITV creating innovative new stories from Coronation Street’s rich heritage that will draw in the existing fanbase and recruit a new readers.Combining the expertise and assets of HarperCollins and ITV to deliver a compelling reader experience.Elsie Tanner, Annie Walker and Rita Fairclough were the iconic matriarchs at the heart of the early decades of Coronation Street. Maggie breaths fresh energy into these much-loved and fondly remembered characters.Supermarkets, High Street and Digital retailers want strong concepts that are instantly recognisable to their consumers — and they don’t get much stronger than Coronation Street.Strong appeal for Canadian and Australian readers with UK connections.The perfect gift purchase for all fans of Coronation Street, readers who love fiction set in wartime, those who feel nostalgic for the past and readers looking for a good gifting purchase.Competition: The Stolen Child;Nettie’s Secret;No Silver Spoon; Victory for the Shipyard Girls; District Nurses; Bobby Girls; Call the Midwife; One Snowy Night; Winter Hope. Rosie Goodwin;Katie Flynn;Dilly Court;Nancy Revell;Kitty Neale;Nadine Dorries;Elaine Everest;Jennie Felton;Rita Bradshaw;Sheila Newberry
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