{"product_id":"9781804264997","title":"The Seaside Girls","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA brand new series full of friendship, singing and laughter as war looms...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleethorpes 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the country teetering on the brink of war everyone faces an uncertain future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDestitute after the tragic death of her father, aspiring singer Jessie Delaney and her family have no choice other than to accept the charity of relatives to ensure a roof over their heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpiteful Aunt Iris soon has Jessie dreaming of a life filled with colour and excitement that she knows the theatre can offer. How can Jessie escape the drudgery, support her family and pursue her dreams?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough her father's connections Jessie finds work as a Variety Girl in a new show at the Empire in Cleethorpes, a small seaside theatre on the east coast. But taking the job means flying solo and leaving her family and her sweetheart, Harry behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriendships are forged but will the glamour of show business lose its shine without those she loves close by?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite'. Rosie Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime musical theatre. I highly recommend this book.' Fenella Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!' Sheila Riley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' Elaine Roberts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' Maisie Thomas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A pleasure from start to finish.' Glenda Young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'...you will have to read this well-researched song and dance of a novel in great gulps as I did' Annie Clark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I just loved this book! Molly Walton. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boldwood Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59658710155596,"sku":"9781804264997","price":19.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781804264997-269d9f8962371d4c_front.webp?v=1793375499","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/products\/9781804264997","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable","version":"1.0","type":"link"}