Goodbye, Mersey View
Goodbye, Mersey View by Lyn Andrews is a historical fiction novel published by Headline Publishing Group on March 14, 2023. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in 1930s Liverpool, focusing on the lives of Monica Eustace and Joan McDonald, who navigate the challenges of friendship and family amidst the looming threat of World War II. As they share a home and dream of a bright future with their husbands, the realities of war begin to cast a shadow over their aspirations.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores the dynamics of close-knit families and the impact of war on everyday life. The novel delves into the contrasting experiences of Joan’s half-sister Bella, who is immersed in the vibrant world of London as she trains to be a singer. As the story progresses, it raises questions about the resilience of friendships and the pursuit of dreams in the face of adversity. Goodbye, Mersey View captures the essence of life during a tumultuous period, offering insights into the personal struggles and triumphs of its characters.
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In her nostalgic and heart-warming new saga, Sunday Times bestselling author Lyn Andrews evokes the ups and downs of life in the back streets of 1930s Liverpool
Liverpool, World War II. Monica Eustace and Joan McDonald met as next-door-neighbours living in Mersey View in Liverpool. Their friendship is a close as ever, though they’re married now, and sharing Monica’s grand house on the other side of the city. But war clouds are gathering, casting a shadow over the happy future they dream of with their young husbands . . . Meanwhile, in London, Joan’s half-sister Bella is overwhelmed with the glitz and glamour of the city while she’s training as a singer – but will she forget her friends back home?
As war descends on Merseyside, can the women make their back street dreams reality, or will the close-knit families be torn apart?
PRAISE FOR SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LYN ANDREWS:
‘An outstanding storyteller’Woman’s Weekly
‘Gutsy . . . A vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community . . . Will keep the pages turning‘Daily Express
‘A compelling read’Woman’s Own
‘She has a realism that is almost palpable’Liverpool Echo
‘The Catherine Cookson of Liverpool‘Northern Echo
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