And One for Luck

by Lynda Page

Grace and Bessie have been neighbours for years but it takes the outbreak of war for them to become friends. The more time Grace spends with Bessie and her family, the more she realises what has been missing from her own loveless marriage, and determines to break out and make something of her life.

Genres: Historical Fiction

512 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 1996

About the author

Author of 29 books, Lynda Page was born and brought up in Leicester. The eldest of four daughters, she left home at seventeen and has had a wide variety of office jobs. She began her prolific writing career with her first novel during her 45 minute lunch hours at work. The book took 18 months to complete and was snapped up by the leading UK publisher, Headline, and she has been under contract to them ever since. She lives in a village in Leicestershire and is a full time writer.

Reviews

[Jane Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Read

Such a brilliant author is Lynda Page. I've been up to 2.15 am to finish reading this. Looking forward to the next book in my library of hers.

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

An oldie I pulled out of a Little Free Library on vacation. Quick, enjoyable read. Any fan of PBS's Home Fires would enjoy this book.