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9 books

ACROSS A SUMMER SEA

Catalogue number: 6463
Number of cassettes: 0
Time (hours): 9.50
Reader: Usherwood, Brenda
Main subject: Family Stories

When her drunken, jealous husband threw her out onto the streets, Mary McGann pawned her wedding ring and fled to Ireland. Once there she and her three children were befriended by Richard O'Neill a local land agent. Just as life improved, Mary was forced to return to her husband and the Liverpool slums. Could she ever be happy again?

There are 105 other books read by Brenda Usherwood including:


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Please Note: Due to copyright restrictions, this book is only available for loan to members who reside in the UK or Ireland.

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EVERY MOTHER'S SON

Catalogue number: 7341
Number of cassettes: 8
Time (hours): 0.00
Reader: Maisey, Julie
Main subject: Family Stories

Molly and Bernie, childhood friends, left Ireland for Liverpool together. When WWII they were both married and enjoying life. As Liverpool is bombed and their families suffer, Molly and Bernie know their friendship will give them strength to carry on.

There are 4 other books read by Julie Maisey including:


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FROM THIS DAY FORTH

Catalogue number: 5057
Number of cassettes: 7
Time (hours): 10.00
Reader: Usherwood, Brenda
Main subject: Love Stories
Additional subject: Family Stories

Set in the heyday of Liverpool's shipyards, Joe & Celia's love is doomed unless they can overcome the prejudice of generations.

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HOUSE ON LONELY STREET, THE

Catalogue number: 6129
Number of cassettes: 11
Time (hours): 10.75
Reader: Horth, Beryl
Main subject: Family Stories

When a hated pawnbroker is murdered in a Dublin slum his daughter, Katherine Donovan, flees to England with little Ceppi Healy. Katherine gradually realises that Liverpool is not a peaceful haven, and fears they will be in more danger than they were in Dublin.

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LOVE AND A PROMISE

Catalogue number: 6290
Number of cassettes: 7
Time (hours): 10.00
Reader: Usherwood, Brenda
Main subject: Love Stories

When their parents die Thomas Kiernan is left as guardian to his two sisters, Maddy and Carmel. Not wanting to change his plans, Thomas leaves Ireland for Liverpool and Maddy has no option but to follow with Carmel.

There are 105 other books read by Brenda Usherwood including:


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Please Note: Due to copyright restrictions, this book is only available for loan to members who reside in the UK or Ireland.


TAKE THESE BROKEN WINGS

Catalogue number: 5714
Number of cassettes: 7
Time (hours): 10.50
Reader: Usherwood, Brenda
Main subject: Love Stories

At the age of six Hannah Peckham learns how hard the world can be. After a childhood spent in a workhouse followed by a violent marriage, Hannah still manages to make a success of her life.

There are 105 other books read by Brenda Usherwood including:


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WHEN DAYLIGHT COMES

Catalogue number: 6583
Number of cassettes: 9
Time (hours): 12.50
Reader: Steadman, Pat
Main subject: Family Stories

When Jessica Brennan is just nineteen her saafe, secure world starts to fall apart. After losing her father and then her mother, she also discovers that the family business is in ruins. However, Jess is a fighter and gradually she manages to build a new business that will support her and allow her to regain the happiness she once had.

There are 124 other books read by Pat Steadman including:


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WHERE THE MERSEY FLOWS

Catalogue number: 4854
Number of cassettes: 6
Time (hours): 10.00
Reader: Usherwood, Brenda
Main subject: Family Stories

A triumphant story of a young woman's struggle to cross the barriers of poverty during industrial unrest in Liverpool & Dublin.

There are 105 other books read by Brenda Usherwood including:


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WING AND A PRAYER, A

Catalogue number: 6203
Number of cassettes: 9
Time (hours): 8.75
Reader: Usherwood, Brenda
Main subject: Family Stories

Back breaking work on her Liverpool market barrow is the price Mary Callaghan is willing to pay to ensure that her daughters - Daisy and Nell - have security and love. History repeats itself when Daisy falls pregnant by rough Sam O'Grady and sinks into poverty whilst Nell depairs of ever finding true love.

There are 105 other books read by Brenda Usherwood including:


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There are 457 other books in Family Stories including:


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Please Note: Due to copyright restrictions, this book is only available for loan to members who reside in the UK or Ireland.


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