A Sister’s Fight

by Emma Hornby

Bolton, 1943Livvy knows that her family's survival rests on her shoulders - with her parents gone, it falls to her to support her grandfather, Morris, and younger sister, Joan. Times are tough, largely due to the hardships of war, and Livvy knows that she will struggle to keep her family safe with the meagre pay most jobs would afford her. When US soldiers are stationed nearby, Livvy decides to take advantage of the opportunity to make some easy and, along with her best friend Vera, begins selling herself on the streets. Despite the harsh judgements of society, Livvy perseveres with her challenging choice and does the very best that she can for her family's sake. As Joan grows older and wants to explore the freedoms that come with this, Livvy must be careful to hide her unsavoury secret from her family. But when one US soldier takes too much of a shine to her, Livvy's life begins to spiral out of control … will she be able to right things, or will everything she's fought to protect come crumbling down?

Genres: Historical Fiction

348 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2024

Reviews

[Trudie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This tells the story of Livvy, who lives with her Grandparents and her younger sister Joan during ww2. I won't go into too much detail but she and her friend Vera meet a handsome GI called Carl and the story snowballs from there. I really felt for Livvy and wanted the best for her. An excellent read.

[Brian Priest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emma Hornby gets better and better.

What a superbly written book.

The twists and turns developed as the book progressed.

Strong characters developed as the book developed.

Well worth reading.

What's next, please?

[Jane Bunting · Rating 5 out of 5]

throughly enjoyed this book. learnt so much more about the war, a strange thing to enjoy but it helps me understand what it could have been like for my mum and dad. I love the way the story goes and the family and friends, all so normal and working class, just like my family

[Gloria · Rating 4 out of 5]

A throughly good read, took just 1 day to finish.

[Booklover BEV · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the dark days of war, can she protect the ones she love?
Bolton Lancashire 1943 WW2. Livvy Bryant story.
Love this series from this unique author with so many fantastic characters.
Livvy and best mate Vera are known as doxy, dancing the night away at the Palais with a few handsome blokes giving them a bit more for a price.
Then after a horrible night with Carl Rivera a yank this is going to change Livvy's life forever.
What a book, what a story, full of heartache love friendship and family ties.
I loved it.