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Bittersweet Legacy #1
A Sister’s Bond
Nothing is stronger than a sister's love
North London, November 1913. The storm clouds of war gather overhead, while one brave girl fights to save her family . . .
After her mother dies, Livvie Bone knows it's down to her to support her family and protect her younger siblings from their drunken father. But life in Wood Green in 1913 is hard and full of danger, and one night she needs protection herself. When the mysterious Joe Hunter steps in to help her, Livvie can't help but be drawn to him in spite of his unsavoury reputation.
Then Livvie is offered the chance to work at the Barratt's Sweet Factory. Suddenly she has a chance to better herself - and to offer her family a way out. Livvie's fragile beauty hides a formidable strength of character, and it doesn't take long for the factory manager, Lucas, to notice her. He is a man of the world, a sophisticated, compelling character and he can open doors to the kind of life Livvie has only dreamed of. But time is running out, for war is approaching, sweeping everything and everyone up in its remorseless path.
What will Livvie choose - and who will come back to her when the fighting ends?
North London, November 1913. The storm clouds of war gather overhead, while one brave girl fights to save her family . . .
After her mother dies, Livvie Bone knows it's down to her to support her family and protect her younger siblings from their drunken father. But life in Wood Green in 1913 is hard and full of danger, and one night she needs protection herself. When the mysterious Joe Hunter steps in to help her, Livvie can't help but be drawn to him in spite of his unsavoury reputation.
Then Livvie is offered the chance to work at the Barratt's Sweet Factory. Suddenly she has a chance to better herself - and to offer her family a way out. Livvie's fragile beauty hides a formidable strength of character, and it doesn't take long for the factory manager, Lucas, to notice her. He is a man of the world, a sophisticated, compelling character and he can open doors to the kind of life Livvie has only dreamed of. But time is running out, for war is approaching, sweeping everything and everyone up in its remorseless path.
What will Livvie choose - and who will come back to her when the fighting ends?
- GenresFictionHistorical
416 pages, Paperback
Published May 31, 2018
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June 27, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book I felt that I was drawn into the story right from the beginning.
This book is set in the lead up and during the first year of the first world war and features a family set in London comprising of father and children. The eldest daughter is Olivia or Livvie and she is a strong female lead character and she managed to hold the family together with great difficulty. It is centred around the Barrett`s sweet factory and the area around Islington and a not very nice area called Campbell Bunk which is home to many villains. Livvie has two men who she cares about, who will she choose, a factory manager or an ex pimp? As the war continues to rage in France what will happen to Livvie and her siblings? This is the first book in the Bittersweet Legacy series and can't wait to read the next book in the series. Well worthy of five stars.
This book is set in the lead up and during the first year of the first world war and features a family set in London comprising of father and children. The eldest daughter is Olivia or Livvie and she is a strong female lead character and she managed to hold the family together with great difficulty. It is centred around the Barrett`s sweet factory and the area around Islington and a not very nice area called Campbell Bunk which is home to many villains. Livvie has two men who she cares about, who will she choose, a factory manager or an ex pimp? As the war continues to rage in France what will happen to Livvie and her siblings? This is the first book in the Bittersweet Legacy series and can't wait to read the next book in the series. Well worthy of five stars.
June 25, 2018
loved this book livvie bone keeping house for her dad and siblings then get a job at her dads place of work barratts sweet factory. i love this bittersweet series in campbell road [known as the bunk] lots of ups and downs along the way well worth top stars
June 17, 2018
A lovely story of Olivia's love and care for her sisters and brother and of love and the coming war.Livvie has become care giver for her siblings following the death of their mother but their father is hard and cruel.Livvie wants to leave the family home and take her siblings with her but she needs to earn money to support them,when she starts working at the sweet factory one of the bosses takes a liking to her.I found it lovely that the Keiver family make an appearance in this book and that Livvie has friends to support her.I can highly recommend this book well worth 5*
January 8, 2019
Couldn't put this down!!
Absolutely loved this book as I have all the others by this wonderful author!! It was lovely being taken back to the bunk to revisit all those fantastic characters. Now settling down to read book two in this series and can't wait!!!
Absolutely loved this book as I have all the others by this wonderful author!! It was lovely being taken back to the bunk to revisit all those fantastic characters. Now settling down to read book two in this series and can't wait!!!
November 18, 2017
Another great read from kay Brellend. More of the same please.
October 16, 2019
Brilliant book didn't want it to end
January 28, 2025
Very good, unputdownable, lovely family story in ww1
February 11, 2025
Brilliant book by Kay its the first book I've read from Kay and will look for more
January 15, 2022
Fabulously written, lifelike characters, can't wait to read another of Kay Brellands novels.
July 22, 2019
Loved it! Now onto book 2 in the series and really looking forward to it.
July 8, 2019
A fantastic, gripping read. The ending was very sad but I am looking forward to reading the next book.
June 11, 2019
Set during the outbreak of world war one this is the story of Livvie Bone eldest of four siblings . She has taken on the role of mother to the younger ones since her mother died some years ago . Her father is a bully and drinks too much , taking his temper out on young Alfie the baby of the family .
Livvie finds a neighbour's son is showing interest in her . The mysterious Joe Hunter helps her out of a sticky situation and she is attracted to him . Why are so many people keen to warn her to stay away from him ?
Then Livvie is offered a job at Barratt's Sweet Factory where the manager soon notices her .He is sophisticated and well educated . He could make a better life for her and her siblings . What should she choose in this perilous time of war . It will change so many peoples lives and many will die . Will either of Livvies would be suitors still be alive when war finally ends ?
Livvie finds a neighbour's son is showing interest in her . The mysterious Joe Hunter helps her out of a sticky situation and she is attracted to him . Why are so many people keen to warn her to stay away from him ?
Then Livvie is offered a job at Barratt's Sweet Factory where the manager soon notices her .He is sophisticated and well educated . He could make a better life for her and her siblings . What should she choose in this perilous time of war . It will change so many peoples lives and many will die . Will either of Livvies would be suitors still be alive when war finally ends ?
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