Maggie Ford Bücher

Can this East End girl find a better life? Born in a tenement on the Isle of Dogs, Jessie has higher hopes for her future. When she manages to land a job at the Telephone Exchange, her earnings allow her to join the choir at the People's Palace. There, she catches the eye of the charming James Medway who sweeps her off her feet. But married life isn't a bed of roses, and when Jessie falls pregnant it quickly becomes clear that James is far from the doting husband she'd hoped for. Can Jessie find a way to stay strong for her baby? A heart-warming and gripping East End Saga, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope.

From rags to riches...?Since her father's death, Emma Beech has supported her family by selling paper flowers to the theatre crowds in the West End. Previously known as the Great Theodore on the London stage, Barrington turns Emma's head with tales of his former glory.

A machinist at Rubins clothing factory in the East End, she dreams of a more glamorous life. When she meets Tony Hanford, the young and handsome proprietor of a small jeweller's shop in Bond Street, Geraldine is propelled into a new world - but it comes at a heavy price...

Growing up in London's tough East End, young Sara Porter has had to learn to take care of herself. But still she hopes that one day she'll find a real family to call her own...(Note: previously published as The Angry Heart by Elizabeth Lord)

Exploring the journey of single parenthood by choice, this touching picture book reflects the diverse ways families are formed today. It provides a light-hearted introduction to the process of IVF, helping young readers understand how babies are made. Emphasizing that love is the core of family, it offers a reassuring message for those who have dreamed of parenthood despite challenges.

"Cast out by her family, she must find a new path... Madeleine Wyndham returns home from her Swiss finishing school to a whirlwind of social engagements and parties and to Hamilton Bramwell, the wealthy young man her parents are determined she will marry. But Madeleine's eye is caught by a young milkman, Freddy, and she dreams of running away with him. However, when she finds herself pregnant, Freddy refuses to marry her and Madeleine is forced to leave by her family. Madeleine arrives in London, friendless and homeless until a chance meeting offers her hope for the future. Madeleine is faced with a tough decision to make, one which will change her life forever."--Provided by publisher