Trouble for The Dockyard Girls
- Author Tracy Baines, Tracy Tracy Baines
- Narrator Catherine Harvey
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 9 November 2023
- Run Time 9 hours and 52 minutes
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- Genre Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: health and illness, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place.
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What to expect
The next book in the gritty, historical saga series set around the hardworking folk of Grimsby Dockyard from Tracy Baines.
The winds of war bring uncertainty but also opportunity…
Great Grimsby, August 1914
With the outbreak of War, the fishing fleet is confined to port, bringing hardship to the families and businesses of Fishers Wharf.
Ruth Evans awaits the safe return of her father’s last trawler carrying her wayward brother Henry, the future of the family business. But unbeknown to their father, Henry sees war as a chance to break free from the constraints of his privileged background and follow his heart.
Much is expected of Ruth. Her marriage to Arthur Marshall will help realise her father’s dream uniting two of the largest trawler companies in Grimsby. But will Ruth choose the path of duty or destiny?
Ruth’s friendship with hardworking Letty Hardy sustains her. Separated by class, they are united through their work for the Fishermen’s Mission as Letty battles to keep her business and family afloat while husband Alec serves on the minesweepers.
Can they navigate the treacherous waters ahead – or will they be caught by hidden dangers?
A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Lizzie Lane, Rosie Clarke and Rachel Brimble.
If you love The Dockyard Girls - try Tracy's other series The Seaside Girls
Praise for Tracy Baines:
'Brilliant book. Absolutely loved this book and hoping there’s a next chapter of the story. The characters really come to life. Highly recommend. Love Tracy’s books.' - Reader Review
'Brilliant. I could not put this book down I will be reading more by this author thank you Tracy Baines' -- Reader Review
‘A saga about ambition, hard work, courage ...and spite’. - Rosie Clarke
'Oh wow I have just cried buckets at the end. Such a brilliant book but oh what an ending. Hope there will be more to this series' - Reader Review
'Fantastic book. This book was great, I enjoyed it from the beginning till the end . The only problem was ,''I didn't want it to end . I will be buying more books by this author.' - Reader Review
'A new saga author has arrived. The Dockyard Girls is a joy to read' - AnneMarie Brear
'Brilliant read. I was gripped from the first few pages brilliant characters and story line I couldn't but it down really really enjoyed every page' - Reader Review
'I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella Miller
'Fantastic reading the characters drew you in straight from page one - can’t wait for the second book !!' - Reader Review
‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley
'I couldn't put this book down and read it in a day whilst on holiday.' - Reader Review
'An absorbing saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' Elaine Roberts
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