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The Sisters O'Donnell
New start. New lives. New troubles.
Throughout County Tipperary the three sisters were known as the Sisters O'Donnell. They all have red hair, but little else in common. Together they move to Liverpool in the 1920s to make a new life for themselves - although each sister intends to go about it in her own sweet way. Gina wants to be a star of the theatre, Mary-Kate wants to find a husband, and Bridget, shy, gentle Bridget, just wants to escape the Troubles.
But when they get to Liverpool they realise that fame and fortune are thin on the ground as, indeed, is work. And their money is running out fast... The sisters have a long way to go before they fulfil their dreams - will the bonds of sisterhood be enough to hold them together?
Throughout County Tipperary the three sisters were known as the Sisters O'Donnell. They all have red hair, but little else in common. Together they move to Liverpool in the 1920s to make a new life for themselves - although each sister intends to go about it in her own sweet way. Gina wants to be a star of the theatre, Mary-Kate wants to find a husband, and Bridget, shy, gentle Bridget, just wants to escape the Troubles.
But when they get to Liverpool they realise that fame and fortune are thin on the ground as, indeed, is work. And their money is running out fast... The sisters have a long way to go before they fulfil their dreams - will the bonds of sisterhood be enough to hold them together?
580 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1990
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Lyn Andrews
61 books150 followersLyn Andrews is one of the the UK's top one hundred paper-back bestsellers. Born and brought up in Liverpool, she is the daughter of a policeman who also married a policeman. After becoming the mother of triplets, she took some time off from her writing whilst she raised her children. Shortlisted for the romantic Novelists' Association Award in 1993, she has now written twenty-one hugely successful novels. Lyn Andrews divides her time between Merseyside and Ireland.
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May 23, 2017
Enjoyed this book.
June 12, 2019
As always by Lyn it was a great read but a somewhat disappointing ending, almost as though Lyn knew it was the finale and couldn't wait to get the book finished. A poor end to say the least.
May 12, 2008
This book will tug at your heartstrings and you will find it hard to put down.
Back Cover Blurb:
Three Irish sisters, red-haired and tempestuous, leave Tipperary for the Liverpool of the 1920s to seek their fortunes. Their idealism is soon dashed by the realities of life, and their dreams fade as time and money begin to run out.
Back Cover Blurb:
Three Irish sisters, red-haired and tempestuous, leave Tipperary for the Liverpool of the 1920s to seek their fortunes. Their idealism is soon dashed by the realities of life, and their dreams fade as time and money begin to run out.
November 19, 2010
A brilliant book in the style of Cookson or Cox, a wonderful tale rich in detail and storyline.
Well worth reading if anyone enjoys historical or period novels.
Well worth reading if anyone enjoys historical or period novels.
January 12, 2015
Another very good Lyn Andrews book which being loosely based on truth, makes it more interesting.
April 13, 2019
An easy, engaging read putting you in the everyday lives of three Irish sisters living in the UK.
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