{"product_id":"the-variety-girls-9781804265048","title":"The Variety Girls","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA brand new series full of friendship, singing and laughter as war looms...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleethorpes 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the country teetering on the brink of war everyone faces an uncertain future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDestitute after the tragic death of her father, aspiring singer Jessie Delaney and her family have no choice other than to accept the charity of relatives to ensure a roof over their heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpiteful Aunt Iris soon has Jessie dreaming of a life filled with colour and excitement that she knows the theatre can offer. How can Jessie escape the drudgery, support her family and pursue her dreams?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough her father's connections Jessie finds work as a Variety Girl in a new show at the Empire in Cleethorpes, a small seaside theatre on the east coast. But taking the job means flying solo and leaving her family and her sweetheart, Harry behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriendships are forged but will the glamour of show business lose its shine without those she loves close by?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite'. Rosie Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime musical theatre. I highly recommend this book.' Fenella Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!' Sheila Riley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' Elaine Roberts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' Maisie Thomas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A pleasure from start to finish.' Glenda Young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'...you will have to read this well-researched song and dance of a novel in great gulps as I did' Annie Clark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I just loved this book! Molly Walton. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781804265048\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.83d","brand":"Tracey Baines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42342688030901,"sku":"9781804265048","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_502d54eb-a1ff-473e-a1ab-cb62d06df12b.jpg?v=1661262700","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-variety-girls-9781804265048","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}