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A Mother’s Love

An unforgettable historical fiction wartime story from the Sunday Times bestseller
By Katie Flynn
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Set in Liverpool during the Second World War, A Mother’s Love follows fifteen-year-old Ellie Lancton as she faces the loss of her mother and the upheaval of war. Forced to leave her home and seek refuge across the Mersey, Ellie discovers new challenges and opportunities amid the turmoil. This poignant story explores love, loss, and resilience through Ellie's courage to navigate a world without her mother’s guidance, highlighting the strength found in unexpected places.
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy historical romance and wartime stories, particularly those who appreciate warm, nostalgic narratives centred on strong female protagonists and family bonds.

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Set in Liverpool during the Second World War, this is a tale of love, loss, and the strength of one young woman who overcomes the odds.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, Katie Flynn

Ellie's a true Flynn heroine with her compassion and bravery. A fine Mother's Day gift for fans — Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Packed with romance and poignancy — Woman

Romantic and poignant... Fans of historical fiction will love the details and warmth of Katie Flynn's wartime tale — Woman's Own

Liverpool, 1940 — There comes a moment in every child's life when they must learn to stand on their own two feet.

For fifteen-year-old Ellie Lancton, that time has come all too soon. The death of her mother and the increase in air raids leaves Ellie alone and in grave danger. It's not long before she is forced to leave her beloved Liverpool behind and cross the Mersey to seek refuge in the countryside.

But as the war takes comforts away, so too does it bring new opportunities; for work, new friendships, and perhaps a little love...

It will take all of Ellie's courage to find her way without her mother's guidance. But if Ellie can soldier on with grace and dignity, there might just be light at the end of the tunnel.

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Peterborough Evening Telegraph praises Ellie as a true Flynn heroine, noting her compassion and bravery, recommending the book as a fine Mother’s Day gift for fans. Woman describes it as packed with romance and poignancy. Woman’s Own calls it romantic and poignant, highlighting its detailed warmth and appeal to fans of historical fiction. Additional reviews note it as a heart-warming wartime tale ideal for nostalgic romance readers and a lovely Mother’s Day read.

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ISBN: 9781784755256

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Katie Flynn is the pen name of the much-loved writer, Judy Turner, who published over ninety novels in her lifetime. Judy's unique stories were inspired by hearing family recollections of life in Liverpool during the early twentieth century, and her books went on to sell more than eight million copies. Judy passed away in January 2019, aged 82. The legacy of Katie Flynn lives on through her daughter, Holly Flynn, who continues to write under the Katie Flynn name. Holly worked as an assistant to her mother for many years and together they co-authored a number of Katie Flynn novels. Holly lives in the north east of Wales with her husband Simon and their two children. When she's not writing she enjoys walking her dogs Tara and Osiris in the surrounding countryside, and cooking forbidden foods such as pies, cakes and puddings! She looks forward to sharing many more Katie Flynn stories, which she and her mother devised together, with readers in the years to come.

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