Bristol 1939 At forty years of age, Mary Anne Randall still turns heads. With an abusive husband spending most of his wages on beer, she has resigned herself to be the sole breadwinner to protect her family and keep the wolves from the door. In order to make ends meet Mary Anne runs a pawnbroking business from the wash house at the end of the garden. Following the outbreak of war an opportunity presents itself to escape her loveless marriage and find true love. Will she take that chance, or carry on living just for her children and not for herself?
Mary Anne Randall Series
This compelling series chronicles the life of a resilient woman navigating tumultuous times, balancing the demands of family with personal aspirations. Set against significant historical backdrops, each installment offers a gripping narrative of survival, love, and the pursuit of happiness. The stories delve into the strength of the human spirit, particularly female fortitude, as characters confront societal pressures and inner demons. It's an engaging saga about hope and the enduring quest for a better future against all odds.



Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Bristol 1941 Having left her abusive husband for very good reasons, Mary Anne Randall finds herself judged harshly by her friends and neighbours, after courageously risking everything for a second chance at happiness with Michael. With Michael away fighting Mary Anne is less concerned by her tarnished reputation and focusses on keeping her beloved children safe. But with the bombs beginning to fall on Bristol, danger is all too close to home. Will Mary Anne rise above her tarnished reputation and protect those she loves from the uncertainty of a world at war? A sequel to A Wartime Wife.
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Secret Sins
- 431 pages
- 16 hours of reading
The sequel to the popular Loving Enemies - As the Second World War rages, Mary Anne Randall is struggling to keep her family together. Then a mysterious lawyer appears with news of an unexpected legacy, which her estranged husband tries to keep from her, and the pawnshop which she is caretaking for Michael, her lover, is damaged, supposedly in an air raid. Mary Anne must draw on all her resources to keep going during these difficult times.