A Liverpool Legacy

by Howard Hughes

Set in Liverpool at the end of the Second World War, Anne Baker's saga will move you to tears of sadness and joy.

On a spring day in 1947, Millie and Pete Maynard take their daughter Sylvie on a boat trip that is to end in tragedy. Poor Sylvie blames herself for the accident and Millie needs all her strength to comfort her children and overcome her grief. Then Pete's will is read and further heartache lies in store...

Meanwhile, Pete's younger brother and his good-for-nothing sons try to take control of the family business, but they've underestimated Millie's indomitable spirit. She's worked in Maynard's perfume laboratory for eighteen years and is determined to protect her husband's legacy no matter what obstacles are thrown in her way...

Genres: Historical Fiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published November 21, 2013

Reviews

[Jill Robbertze]

I would like to give this book two and a half stars. I was looking for something really light and easy-going and yes, this was it. However, I didn't find the plot very believable and I felt that the story was rather bogged down with a lot of mundane, day-to-day unnecessary information. Overall this was fiction that read like fiction and was a pleasant read but not memorable.

[Ann]

Quite enjoyable, a decent plot, fairly predictable!! One or two niggles, the author mentioned eating salad in March?? I don't think so, salad was seasonal only available in summer. I though her research was a bit lacking but otherwise not bad.

[Book Addict]

This book is gripping and teaches us that how to survive without the loved one and how to overcome the worst circumstances. This is a story about a girl, Millie, whose husband dies and she has to protect her husband's legacy in any case.

[Julie]

A lovely, easy to read book, the story following the lives of the Maynard family who owned a soap factory in Liverpool. Heartwarming family saga full of love and acceptance with the odd dodgy character thrown in to spice things up.

[Mrs S E Munro]

Great read

Kept enthralled from beginning to end. Full of intrigue and happy events. Highly recommend anyone to read this book and not be hooked.

[june]

Because I enjoyed the plot
It kept me entertained. I have little more to say because I am not a writer.

[Jennifer Roche]

A very good book, found it hard to put down. I always throughly enjoy Anne Baker books. Have already brought 5 more today.

[Heather]

Quite like the fast pace of writing and getting to the point in the story. Enjoyable and good story with twists and turns. Couldnt put it down.

[Mrs Margaret]

Enjoyed the book very much , same it ended as it did.Hope this is because there will be a sequel.

[Pauline Chamberlain]

A good saga by a good author set in mersyside in the 50s. A good read

[Jean P]

A slow, tedious start setting up the characters none of which I had empathy for. Certainly doesn’t match up to the storytelling of Liverpool Lullaby.

[Sharon]

Another cracker story from Anne Baker

Mystery and mayhem.. Sad and happy. Had me smiling and crying. Shows how strong woman can be. A truly lovely family saga heartwarming and makes one believe in happiness. There are hard times and good moments. A must read if you have read her before. Insight to what it was like during and a after the war. A little bit of history in a story format. Can't wait t o read a another family saga

[Tania Finlay]

It didn't move me to tears but it got my attention from the beginning but in the middle it was a bit slow and it picked up and I couldn't put it down. Overall it was an ok book - I don't think I would recommend this book but it wasn't bad.

[Fran Mewse]

I really enjoyed this book. Thought Millie was an interesting character and would like to have met her in real life. I did think the end with her and Andrew was a little predictable though. Now passing it on to someone with will also enjoy it

[Claire Moss]

a good read. I liked the history and the characters were strong. millie is clever and admirable. the ending wasn't too predictable as the story takes many twists and turns. I will read more by anne baker.