The final instalment of the breathtaking Liverpool Sagas, perfect for fans of Helen Forrester and Pam Howes
Cathy is glad to have her husband back now The Great War is over, but her son John is not so sure. Struggling to keep the peace, Cathy has her work cut out for her, as the pair seem unable to see eye-to-eye.
Surviving with four children on Greg’s meagre wages is hard enough without their rows, but with the help of her parents and loyal friends in their close-knit Liverpool community, Cathy can keep a smile on her face.
When sister Mary comes back into her life, her heart is filled with hope. And she’ll need it in order to survive the Depression, with the storm clouds of war gathering once more on the horizon
There is a Season is the last book in the enthralling Liverpool Sagas, ideal for fans of Lyn Andrews, Maggie Ford and Katie Flynn.
‘A family saga you just won’t be able to put down’ Prima
‘The whole-heartedness of Liverpool shines through in a refreshing tribute to Merseyside’ Liverpool Daily Post
The Liverpool Sagas
The Land is Bright To Give and To Take There is a Season
Can both sisters find happiness, when one marries for love, and the other for money
Sisters Mary and Cathy Ward couldn’t be more different: Fiercely independent Mary is determined to leave the mean streets of Liverpool, whereas Cathy quiet and well loved is happy with the life she has.
But when both girls fall for the same man conflict threatens to push them apart, and as they are caught up in their own troubles, Liverpool erupts in the Bloody Sunday riots.
To Give and to Take, the second book in the captivating Liverpool Sagas, is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson and Pam Howes.
‘A family saga you won’t be able to put down’ Prima
‘The whole-heartedness of Liverpool shines through in a refreshing tribute to Merseyside’ Liverpool Daily Post
‘Hard to beat A gripping family saga’ Manchester Evening News
‘Elizabeth Murphy obviously delights in writing about a city she knows and loves, and her enthusiasm must rub off on the reader. She has a talent for characterisation, and by the end of the story, love ’em or hate ’em, you care about every person in the book.’ Hull Daily Mail
‘A good long story set in Liverpool The background has a good authentic feel to it.’ Northern Echo
The Liverpool Sagas
The Land is Bright To Give and To Take There is a Season
The captivating first instalment of The Liverpool Sagas, perfect for fans of Lyn Andrews and Pam Howes
Life changes for the Palin children when Mam dies, and it’s up to twelve-year-old Sally to try and take her place. Sally lavishes all her hopes and dreams on her baby sister Emily, determined that she’ll leave the mean streets of their Liverpool home and enjoy a better life. When Emily is sent to live with rich relatives, it seems like her wish has come true, but the chance is bittersweet.
Sally and her family may face poverty and hardship in Liverpool, but the warmth and love shared will help them overcome whatever the world has to throw at them; Emily, however, wanting for nothing, might find out that happiness is harder to find
Full of authentic details of Liverpool life at the turn of the century, The Land is Bright is a totally absorbing saga perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Helen Forrester.
‘A family saga you just won’t be able to put down’ Prima
‘The whole-heartedness of Liverpool shines through in a refreshing tribute to Merseyside’ Liverpool Daily Post’
Murphy is born and bred, and sets her first novel in her beloved city, giving the book that vital authenticity which makes it so realistic’ Hull Daily Mail
‘Rich in authentic period details, The Land is Bright is a time machine back to the past. This is how history should be written!’ Terrace Review
‘Evocative writing’ Woman’s World
‘Richly nostalgic’ Publishing News
‘A thundering great read’ Liverpool Echo
The Liverpool Sagas
The Land is Bright To Give and To Take There is a Season