The Railway Girl

by Nancy Carson

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  THE BLACK COUNTRY CHRONICLES

  Gutsy heroines, epic love affairs and page-turning intrigue …

  Henzey is no ordinary factory girl…

  Henzey Kite can’t believe it when Billy Watts walks into her life. A cut above the local boys – strong, charming and wildly ambitious – he won’t settle for anything less than the wealth of high society.

  But with wealth comes sacrifice. All Henzey wishes for is a home and a family, while Billy has his sights set at the top.

  When the Great Depression destroys the Black Country, their love crumbles with it. The dark core of Billy’s obsession for success is revealed, while poor Henzey’s young heart is shattered.

  1936 will be Maxine Kite’s year!

  Plucked from obscurity, young cellist Maxine Kite is thankful for the chance given to her by Birmingham’s esteemed orchestra, but a part of her is still unfulfilled. Music has always been her passion but she has dreams far too big for a girl from a simple family.

  When the jazz clubs of New York beckon, along with the sultry world of wayward musician Brent Shackleton, Maxine leaves safety and propriety behind.

  But a girl’s good name can be all she has in the world… and once lost, is almost impossible, to reclaim…

  A new family, a new beginning or a life changed forever?

  When Clover Beckitt’s mother announces her impending second marriage, Clover can’t help but be wary. Especially as the new – very young – husband comes with a new stepsister for Clover.

  But Ramona brings with her a freedom that Clover has never been permitted. Like the aircraft being pioneered at the time, with Ramona in her life, Clover finds there are new horizons to explore and new people to meet. Her new outlook even allows a love affair to blossom with handsome photographer Tom Doubleday.

  But then her stepfather’s brother arrives…and everything that was good and changed, is about to change again…

  About the Author

  Nancy Carson lives in Staffordshire and is a keen student of local history. All her novels are based around real events, and focus on the lives and loves of the people of the Black Country.

  By the same author

  Poppy’s Dilemma

  The Dressmaker’s Daughter

  The Factory Girl

  Rags to Riches

  A Family Affair

  Daisy’s Betrayal

  The Lock-Keeper’s Son

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