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Debbie Wastling

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Debbie Wastling is the author of the Bell Series, a richly detailed collection of British historical novels inspired by the true stories of her own ancestors.

Born in Yorkshire and now living in Los Angeles, Debbie blends her deep love of British history, music, and storytelling to bring the past vividly to life. Her novels explore romance, family, and resilience across some of the most transformative decades of the 20th century from the excitement of the 1920s and the era of the Flying Scotsman, through the hardships of World War II, and into the social changes of the 1950s and 1960s.

Her writing journey began in high school with her first produced play, and she went on to professionally direct over 75 musicals and theatrical productions, as ...more

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Average rating: 4.55 · 63 ratings · 40 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	Irish Secrets and Lies: A Working Class Historical British Novel (The Bell Family Series Book 1) 4.38 avg rating — 23 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sutherland Scandals: The Bell Family Series, Book 3 4.79 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Flying Scotsman Sings (The Bell Family Series) 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Soundtrack of Their Lives 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sutherland Scandals:: as Suffragist’s Secret, a true Story of Romance, Loss, and Defying Society (The Bell Family Series Book 2) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sisters of Discord (The Bell Family Series Book 5) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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One of the best reads for some time—Australian Wild West—with characters finely drawn. Not to be put down. As an historical author, it shed light on character tension with a story for ever changing. A MUST READ.
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For a 'Brit' like me, this novel gave me much of my missing history about Francis Perkins and her own life and political career. I wish I had known her. Well done, Stephanie, for bringing a woman with brains who made it through the mire of manipulati ...more
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If you need help like most of us - this is practical and a must buy. Written as if Tim Wells is writing to you. Helpful advice for anyone who does not have abudget.
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