Queenie Sagas Series by Josephine Cox

A young woman in post–World War II England refuses to settle for second best in this #1 international-bestselling, heart-warming series opener. When Queenie’s mom dies giving birth to her, leaving her at the mercy of her drunken father, George Kinney, only her beloved Auntie Biddie provides an anchor for the little girl. But when her aunt dies, there is no one to protect Queenie from her father, who blames his daughter for her mother’s death... moreA young woman in post–World War II England refuses to settle for second best in this #1 international-bestselling, heart-warming series opener. When Queenie’s mom dies giving birth to her, leaving her at the mercy of her drunken father, George Kinney, only her beloved Auntie Biddie provides an anchor for the little girl. But when her aunt dies, there is no one to protect Queenie from her father, who blames his daughter for her mother’s death. But despite hardship, Queenie grows tall and strikingly beautiful with her deep grey eyes and her abundant honey-colored hair. Love, in the shape of Rick Marsden, might release her from the burden of the drunk-sodden George. But the sins of the father are not easily forgotten . . . First in the heart-rending Queenie Novels, Her Father’s Sins is perfect for fans of Beatriz Williams and Fiona Davis. Praise for the writing of Josephine Cox  “Guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings of all hopeless romantics.” — The Sunday Post “Hailed quite rightly as a gifted writer in the tradition of Catherine Cookson.” — Manchester Evening News   “Cox’s talent as a storyteller never lets you escape.” — Daily Mail less

Secrets are unearthed in the second instalment of The Queenie Novels from one of England's bestselling authors Queenie Bedford fled her home in Blackburn, England, chased by the bitter knowledge that she and Rick Marsden, the man she loves, can never marry. But in 1965 she returns home again to stand by her friend Sheila Thorogood, imprisoned for running a brothel with her mother, Maisie. Though Rick had vowed to find her, Queenie took care that he should not know of her whereabouts... moreSecrets are unearthed in the second instalment of The Queenie Novels from one of England's bestselling authors Queenie Bedford fled her home in Blackburn, England, chased by the bitter knowledge that she and Rick Marsden, the man she loves, can never marry. But in 1965 she returns home again to stand by her friend Sheila Thorogood, imprisoned for running a brothel with her mother, Maisie. Though Rick had vowed to find her, Queenie took care that he should not know of her whereabouts. Moving in with the ailing Maisie to a magnificent, yet sorely neglected Edwardian house in Blackpool, she sets about transforming it into a sparklingly clean, highly respectable guesthouse. But will she ever be reunited with Rick? And will his search for her dredge up secrets some might say, are best forgotten… The second book in The Queenie Novels, Let Loose the Tigers is perfect for fans of Lisa Wingate and Fiona Davis.Praise for Josephine Cox:‘Guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings of all hopeless romantics’ Sunday Post ‘Hailed quite rightly as a gifted writer in the tradition of Catherine Cookson’ Manchester Evening News ‘Cox’s talent as a storyteller never lets you escape’ Daily Mail less