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Two sisters search for love while dealing with an overbearing father in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Liverpool in this touching historical saga. It's the dawn of the twentieth century, but Anna and Dorrie Furlong, young daughters of a Liverpudlian ship captain with archaic ideals, are expected to remain at home in Everton until they are wedded. Dorrie, beautiful and popular, with multiple admirers, is content to do this, but idealistic, intelligent Anna hates her narrow life and longs for freedom and independence. As both sisters struggle against their situations, love will find them as if by accident, and after much hardship and sadness, they will both begin to realize where true happiness lies... Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Helen Forrester, and Lyn Andrews.

It might take growing up to become a daddy's girl. A deeply moving family saga based in twentieth-century Liverpool from the author of A Nest of Singing Birds. From a young age Laura Redmond resents the way her father speaks to her mother. She does not understand that despite his heated outbursts, John Redmond is a loyal and devoted husband. As Laura grows up, her protective love for her mother, Anne, leads to a love/hate relationship between father and daughter. Many think this is because they are so alike—both uncompromising and determined. Only Laura's great-grandmother recognizes the truth. It takes many years filled with triumph and tragedy for the family, and the arrival of a special man in Laura's life, before she can properly grasp the true nature of her father. Praise for the novels of Elizabeth Murphy “A family saga you just won't be able to put down.” —Prima “Rich in authentic period details.. A time machine back to the past. This is how history should be written!” —Terrace Review “Hard to beat... A gripping family saga.” —Manchester Evening News

An enthralling post-World War One family saga—and a gritty love letter to Liverpool—from the author of When Day Is Done. Born at the turn of the twentieth century, in a dilapidated house in the Liverpool docklands, Nellie Williams endures a childhood of ill treatment by her mother. She escapes into domestic service with a kindly employer, but when he dies, she is taken on by Joshua Leadbitter. He assaults the innocent girl, and she flees home. Sensing her unhappiness, Janey, a scheming lodger, swiftly arranges a marriage between the girl and Sam Meadows, a sailor who once befriended her. The rape is concealed from Sam and when Nellie's son, Tommy, is born eight months later, there is doubt about his parentage. As insecurities grow, and Nellie and Sam are pushed to their breaking point, they will be forced to face the truth behind Tommy's heritage, and make a huge decision... Praise for the novels of Elizabeth Murphy “A family saga you just won't be able to put down.” —Prima “Rich in authentic period details... A time machine back to the past. This is how history should be written!” —Terrace Review “Hard to beat... A gripping family saga.” —Manchester Evening News

War challenges a young woman's dreams of a happy home in this heartbreaking historical saga of love, sacrifice, and family. Anne is the youngest of the eight Fitzgerald children, secure amid her extended family in Liverpool's Everton district. She leaves school at fourteen to work, where she becomes friendly with Sarah Redmond. The two girls enjoy life to the full, dating young men in a lighthearted way, and it is Sarah who introduces Anne to her brother, John. From there, marriage and children follow, but when war breaks out, John enlists, along with Anne's brothers. Combat creates a barrier to Anne's happiness, and so she must wait, not only to discover if she and John can rekindle their passions, but more importantly to see if her loved ones will return home safely... Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Helen Forrester, and Lyn Andrews.

Orphaned and separated, two sisters'lives take vastly different paths in this heartwarming historical saga set in 1904 Liverpool. When Kate and Rose Drew are orphaned, they are heartbroken to discover they are to be separated. Kate must go to Aunt Mildred, a hard woman who runs a Liverpool boarding house, who puts her to work at once. But Rose gets the wealthy widow Aunt Beattie, who lavishes her with gifts and attention. As one sister experiences hardship alongside friendship, while the other is spoilt and isolated, which will find happiness? For, eventually, it is not what Kate and Rose have in life that counts, but what they choose to make of it... Sure to charm readers of Helen Forrester, Katie Flynn, and Pam Howes.

A Liverpool girl is forced to raise her sister and two brothers while they face poverty, an epidemic, and other hardships in this historical saga. 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 turn-of-the-century 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... Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Katie Flynn, and Helen Forrester.