Author:Libby Ashworth
The rise of the mills is about to change everything . . .
If you love Catherine Cookson and Val Wood, you will love this brand new series set in the mill town of Blackburn, Lancashire.
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'Brimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family'Lancashire Post
'Engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family' Kitty Neale
'Vividly drawn characters . . . gritty and heartfelt . . . a must-read' Evie Grace
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Lancashire, 1826
When Jennet and Titus Eastwood are forced to move from their idyllic cottage into the centre of Blackburn to find work in the cotton mills, their lives are changed in ways they could never have imagined and their new home on Paradise Lane is anything but . . .
Then Titus is arrested and sent to prison for attending a Reform meeting. Jennet is left to fend for herself and things go from bad to worse as she finds herself pregnant and alone - with another man's child . . .
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An engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family. I was swept away to the North of England and into the world of cotton spinners. Well researched, perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson
—— Kitty NealeWith vividly drawn characters and Libby’s passion for Lancashire and its history shining through, this gritty and heartfelt tale of the mill workers and those caught up in the Reform riots is a must-read. I loved it
—— Evie GraceBrimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family
—— Lancashire Post[A] well-written novel […] It’s a well-researched story any fan of historical fiction would enjoy
—— This Is Lit (blog)From the first page this heartfelt, atmospheric novel sizzles with suspense and tension . . . Surprising twists and turns leave you guessing until the end . . . gripping story: ideal summertime reading
—— The LadyLiar has all the elements that make this author so popular
—— ChoiceGripping and suspenseful - a murder mystery, love story and journey of self discovery
—— S MagazineLesley Pearse brings together a nostalgic Seventies backdrop with an edge-of-your-seat story of suspense
—— Yours MagazineLike a twisty and suspenseful TV drama, Liar keeps you firmly on the edge of your seat
—— CultureflyA twisting and intense read
—— Woman's OwnOne of the most thrilling book club books
—— Woman & HomeA page turner
—— Crime MonthlyIncluded in 'Best new titles out this month'
—— CandisIncluded in 'The HOT List'
—— Inside SoapIncluded in 'NEW Must Reads'
—— BellaAnother winner from Lesley
—— My WeeklyPraise for Lesley Pearse
—— -Storytelling at its very best
—— Daily MailEvocative, compelling, told from the heart
—— Sunday ExpressGlorious, heartwarming
—— Woman & HomeIntriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written
—— CloserRidker's debut is at once humorous and poignant.
—— Library JournalEloquent… style and smooth pacing.
—— SkinnyComedy ahoy!
—— Strong WordsRidker handles the tussle between parent and children with humour and psychological insight… He is a sure comic talent, witty and engaged, and alive to the legion of competing and irreconcilable roles from which the individual today must self-consciously choose.
—— John Maier , Literary Review