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The Mersey Girls

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What to expect

The next gripping instalment in Sheila Riley's brilliant Reckoner's Row series

When the truth comes out, there'll be hell to pay...

Liverpool, 1950

When Evie Kilgaren takes over the running of the back office at Skinner and Son's haulage yard, she has no idea she is walking into a hive of blackmail, secrets and lies.

Her fellow co-worker and childhood nemesis, Susie Blackthorn, is outraged at being demoted and is hell-bent on securing the affections of local heartthrob Danny Harris.

Grace Harris, a singer on the prestigious D’Angelo transatlantic ocean liners, is returning home engaged to be married. But Grace is harbouring her own shocking secrets and something valuable her fiancé very desperately wants back.

As we return to the lives and loves of those who live and work in the Mersey Docklands, not everything is as it seems and love and luck are rarely on the same side.

A gritty, historical family drama full of laughter and tears from the author of Annie Groves’ bestsellers including Child of the Mersey and Christmas on the Mersey.

Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court.

If you love Sheila's Reckoners Row series, you'll love Beamer Street and the Dockside Saga series

Praise for Sheila Riley:

'Read the first book now the second book just fantastic . Can't wait to read the next book about Reckoner's Row' - Reader Review

'Top book. The books twists and turns kept me occupied I loved it waiting to reading the next one thank you for such a good book happy endings are the best' - Reader Review

‘A fast paced story-line and believable characters set against the background of a war-battered city still struggling against austerity, rationing, the black market and poverty added to the authenticity of what I am sure will be the beginning of a successful series’ - Lyn Andrews

'Great read. Thoroughly enjoyed this book had me hooked since the first chapter can't wait to read the next one and follow evie and her family's life' - Reader Review

‘An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story about a brave young girl fighting against injustice. Loved it and look forward to her next book.’ - Cathy Sharp

‘Oh what a wonderful story this is. I enjoyed every bit of Evies story suffering lots of traumas and struggles in her life. This book will definitely keep you reading on chapter after chapter I really enjoyed it, and looking forward to more from this author. A beautiful family saga.’ - Reader Review

‘Excellent story with characters that pull at your heartstrings.’ - Reader Review

‘Powerful, emotional and intense, The Orphan Daughter has at its heart a fantastic heroine readers will root for and a cast of brilliantly nuanced characters it is impossible not to care about. Written straight from the heart, The Orphan Daughter is a must-read for saga fans everywhere!’ - Reader Review

‘A really heart warming read for the winter months. Lovely characters, richly drawn and well rounded.’ - Reader Review

‘From the first page I was hooked. I’ve loved reading this fabulous story.’ - Reader Review

'This author knows the Liverpool she writes about; masterly storytelling from a true Mersey Mistress.' Lizzie Lane

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