Beryl Matthews Knihy

Po celý svůj krátký život má jedenáctiletá Rose Websterová zavřené dveře do přívětivějšího světa. Vyrůstá v chudinské čtvrti v Londýně se sourozenci, jejichž násilí se snaží vyhýbat, a s věčně opilým otcem. Pěstuje si neuhasitelnou žízeň po vědění a přesvědčení, že ona a všichni, které miluje, si zaslouží lepší život. Všechno, co Rose má, je bystrá mysl a vůle přežít. Dokáže si otevřít dveře a uchopit příležitost být „někým“? Příběh plný lásky, tepla a humoru o dívce se spoustou kuráže a vášně a jejím boji za lepší život.

From the bestselling author of The Open Door comes a moving and uplifting story about a generation of young people living through World War II September, 1939. In the sleepy village of Roehampton, Annie Webster has finally found comfort for herself and her close-knit family, far from the poverty and hardships of their childhood in Bermondsey. Then, an announcement shatters their newfound peace. England is at war . . . As her brothers enlist for duty, Annie sacrifices her glamorous job in London for the urgent work of the WAAF, where women of all backgrounds pull together tirelessly for the war effort. Brave, resourceful and determined to do her bit for her country, Annie's intelligence and warmth singles her out for a daring new role . . .But as Annie quickly catches the eye of a dashing officer, will she ever find peace in her heart? And will Annie and her loved ones survive Britain's darkest hour?'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS WINGS OF THE MORNING

October 1943. Nancy Dalton, working at the RAF base at Scampton never intended to complicate wartime life with a romance with Canadian Steve Allard.

'A heart-warming and uplifting tale' Sunday Express

A woman's journey of self-discovery and resilience unfolds as she navigates life's challenges alone. Faced with obstacles, she learns to embrace her independence and confront her past while forging new connections. The narrative explores themes of empowerment, personal growth, and the strength found in vulnerability, offering a poignant glimpse into her struggles and triumphs. This heartfelt tale captures the essence of perseverance and the transformative power of love and friendship.

All her short life, eleven-year-old Rose Webster has encountered closed doors. Growing up in the slums of London with her siblings, trying to avoid their violent, drunken father, Rose still has an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and is sure she and her loved ones deserve a better life. Can she open the door and seize the chance to make something of herself? Told with humour, warmth and love, THE OPEN DOOR is the first in a trilogy following the lives of Rose and her family.

Beautiful Innocence is the story of one woman's fight after a grave miscarriage of justice.

When Jane Roberts' husband, Bert, deserts her and their three children, the future looks bleak. With a helping hand and some fresh opportunities she manages to turn things around, but is Bert truly out of the picture?