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Sandgronians Trilogy #1
Blackpool's Angel
Blackpool, 1893
Tilly has come a long way from the run-down tenements in which she grew up. She has a small but comfortable home, a loving, handsome husband, two beautiful little'uns - Betsy and Bunty - and she earns herself a little money weaving wicker baskets. Life is good.
Until the day Tilly returns home to find a policeman standing on her doorstep. Her Arthur won't be coming home tonight - nor any night - having fallen to his death whilst working on Blackpool tower. Suddenly Tilly is her daughters' sole protector, and she's never felt more alone.
With the threat of destitution nipping at their heels, Tilly struggles to make ends meet and keep a roof over her girls' heads. In a town run by men Tilly has to ask herself what she's willing to do to keep her family together and safe - and will it be enough?
The perfect read for fans of Mary Wood, Kitty Neale, Val Wood and Nadine Dorries
- GenresHistorical Fiction
400 pages, Paperback
Published January 14, 2020
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August 5, 2019
What a beautifully written heartbreaking story of Tilly and her life after the loss her husband,i was hooked on this book from the first page as Maggie Mason writes a lovely story that makes you feel as though you are there walking with Tilly.If i could i would give this book 100* as it so deserves them.Thank you for such a lovely story Maggie Mason and look forword to the next book.5*
April 14, 2020
First book of a trilogy. This was a very good story set in Blackpool in the 1890's.
Full of action and happenings, the characters in this story have a hard time and have to endure many challenges. Poor, Poor Tilly, everything that could go wrong for her did! I'll look for the next book in this series.
Full of action and happenings, the characters in this story have a hard time and have to endure many challenges. Poor, Poor Tilly, everything that could go wrong for her did! I'll look for the next book in this series.
October 21, 2019
Maggie Mason you have done it again! Every book I have read by this author has been an absolute pleasure to read. Whether writing as Mary Wood or Maggie Mason I know I am in for a wonderful read.
Blackpool’s Angel is the first book in the planned Sandgronians trilogy and Wow what a start it was. This is the story of Tilly, born and bred in Blackpool and mother to twins and very happily married until a change in circumstances sees’s her put out of her home.
Poor Tilly just seems to attract the wrong sort of attention. She is taken advantage of and ends up on the wrong foot time after time. My heart really went out to this character and also I really wanted to give her a shake and tell her to wise up. I do however understand how she acted. She did possess an inner strength that she herself was not aware of.
Tilly, as I have mentioned, has a real tough time of it, and I am desperate to shout about all the things I loved about this book, but in doing that I will let out spoilers. But things get bad for her to say the least and she finds herself in some very serious situations that as tough as they are actually giving her the kick up the rear she needs. Tilly is a character who had to hit rock bottom before she could then see a back up again. What a drop it was though, my emotions went through the wringer once again as I followed our heroine.
I have never been to Blackpool, but the author does a great job with her descriptions and imagery in her writing that I can imagine the sights, sounds and smells of the era she sets her books in. I am really looking forward to reading the following books in the trilogy. The author knows Blackpool and this shows in her writing, she also researches for her books and this adds realism to her stories in a historical fiction sense that is. The history of Blackpool and of the conditions of those living and working in the area before the Golden Mile was wonderful. A little snapshot back in time to an era of excitement for its visitors but of extreme hardship for its residents.
This is a tale that revolves around Tilly, her lifestyle and the lifestyles of the various people she meets. It has the atmosphere of despair as she loses what she values most and yet there is a hope that balances things out. This is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and I would absolutely recommend it. If you have not yet read anything by this author before then may I suggest picking up this one as its the start to a new series. I know that you will then want to check out her other books.
In case you had not realised I loved this book, I am a huge fan of this author and obviously I Highly Recommend Blackpool’s Angel
Blackpool’s Angel is the first book in the planned Sandgronians trilogy and Wow what a start it was. This is the story of Tilly, born and bred in Blackpool and mother to twins and very happily married until a change in circumstances sees’s her put out of her home.
Poor Tilly just seems to attract the wrong sort of attention. She is taken advantage of and ends up on the wrong foot time after time. My heart really went out to this character and also I really wanted to give her a shake and tell her to wise up. I do however understand how she acted. She did possess an inner strength that she herself was not aware of.
Tilly, as I have mentioned, has a real tough time of it, and I am desperate to shout about all the things I loved about this book, but in doing that I will let out spoilers. But things get bad for her to say the least and she finds herself in some very serious situations that as tough as they are actually giving her the kick up the rear she needs. Tilly is a character who had to hit rock bottom before she could then see a back up again. What a drop it was though, my emotions went through the wringer once again as I followed our heroine.
I have never been to Blackpool, but the author does a great job with her descriptions and imagery in her writing that I can imagine the sights, sounds and smells of the era she sets her books in. I am really looking forward to reading the following books in the trilogy. The author knows Blackpool and this shows in her writing, she also researches for her books and this adds realism to her stories in a historical fiction sense that is. The history of Blackpool and of the conditions of those living and working in the area before the Golden Mile was wonderful. A little snapshot back in time to an era of excitement for its visitors but of extreme hardship for its residents.
This is a tale that revolves around Tilly, her lifestyle and the lifestyles of the various people she meets. It has the atmosphere of despair as she loses what she values most and yet there is a hope that balances things out. This is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and I would absolutely recommend it. If you have not yet read anything by this author before then may I suggest picking up this one as its the start to a new series. I know that you will then want to check out her other books.
In case you had not realised I loved this book, I am a huge fan of this author and obviously I Highly Recommend Blackpool’s Angel
August 3, 2019
HEARTWRENCHING the year is 1893. Tilly and Arthur Ramsbottom with their twin girls Beth and Babs live happily in Enfield Road North Shore Blackpool. Arthur was working on building the great Blackpool Tower when tragedy strikes that will change Tillys whole life. She finds work with the greengrocer Joe Simpson in Dickson Road but Joe with his wicked ways forces Tilly to leave. The rent has to be payed and the girls had to be fed. Tilly uses her wicker basket making and selling door to door run into the gypsies and Phileas has his beady eyes on her. She had to stay strong and keep away from the temptation of men and mother's ruin the gin. She so wanted to be loved again like what she had with Arthur. From the start of this book my emotions started running wild. The author has that way about how your reading you feel your in the book with the characters. It was such a delight to read, heartwrenching. This author penned lot's of emotional stories that are so powerful that carry her reader's to want more. A word of warning would be to have tissues by your side, as Matilda Ramsbottom says 'naw one knaws me future ' so I will now leave you all to read and find out for yourself. Looking forward to Blackpool sister's now Babs and Beth's story. It definitely cannot come quick enough for me.
October 7, 2019
Once again Mary Wood, writing as Maggie Mason, has kicked off what promises to be a wonderful new series. This book just makes you want to keep reading as the heroine copes with some unbelievably cruel blows that fate deals her. Yet throughout, and despite making mistakes, she is the kind of person everybody would hope to be their friend. Her loyalty and generosity know no bounds where friendship is concerned and although the book is not so cliched as to have an unrealistic happy ending, she does find contentment and a new beginning. I can't wait to see what the next book offers.
August 14, 2019
Read as part of my RNA allocation this year. Not my usual genre but I did enjoy it. the author certainly brought the characters to life. But really - can the main character have quite so much bad luck?? Glad it is the first in the series as I want to know if she gets her girls back. A nice gentle read.
August 12, 2023
It’s an extremely dire book.. but great well rounded characters and interesting plotting keep you engrossed … I couldn’t put it down at one stage.
Another example of the mettle of the British people.
I’ve started the second book in the series “Blackpool Sisters” and while it’s enjoyable I’m still glad when she returns in places to Tilly’s story.
I thought the first book dire this one is even more heartbreaking.. :(
Another example of the mettle of the British people.
I’ve started the second book in the series “Blackpool Sisters” and while it’s enjoyable I’m still glad when she returns in places to Tilly’s story.
I thought the first book dire this one is even more heartbreaking.. :(
October 19, 2019
This is the story of Tilly, a total transformation in her fortunes, and of those closest to her. Beginning in Blackpool in 1893, she lives in a small home with her beloved husband Arthur and her small twin girls, Babs and Beth. Arthur is working on the iconic Tower, and all seems to be well until a tragic accident robs Tilly of all support, financial and emotional. Her efforts to use her undoubted skill in basket weaving are met with all sorts of disappointments, and it seems that her best efforts to support herself and her daughters are doomed to failure. Worst still, within a short time her reputation is lost, and both old and new friends turn their backs on her.
This is the story of a young woman in a close community whose physical attractions are her undoing for most of the novel, as people, especially men, are quick to jump to conclusions about what she truly wants. She is intelligent, loyal and loving, but her innocence and trusting nature can let her down. Later there are other traits which damage her, but this is a book of female strength and the loyalty of female friends. It has much to say on attitudes to both individuals and groups of people, and how wrong assumptions can damage and destroy. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to read and review this book that I actually read it in one quite long sitting.
The dialogue in this novel from the beginning reflects a very distinctive accent and voice. It is the voice of Blackpool, as this is very much a book with a sense of place, not just in the character’s determination to stay in the north east, but in the whole picture of life outside London. It shows the strong voice of women in ordering their lives and that of their children, while also depicts their vulnerability especially when their reputation is in question.
There are moments of real beauty here, as the author describes the traditional practices of gypsies and their celebrations, clan structures, and ways of earning a living when public opinion is against them. It shows the way that life in domestic service, though usually for the long term, can be precarious and have a devastating effect when lost. This is a book which talks about the small things of daily life at the very end of the nineteenth century in provincial Britain, such as what a family in reduced circumstances would eat, and how sanitary arrangements actually worked. This insight is either the result of good research, or simply excellent background knowledge, and gives this book a sound basis.
This book is actually the first of the Sandgronians Trilogy which will be largely set in Blackpool, which is a favourite location for this author. According to the author in her letter, other volumes will spread the focus to France and elsewhere in Britain, but still find its way back to Blackpool. This book would probably be best defined as a saga, and it is a fine example of a historical and fictional account of a significant portion of a woman’s life. It is a book which succeeds in bringing to life the story of a vulnerable, attractive and determined woman, who is forced by circumstances to reassess her priorities and how best to survive. It is a memorable and immensely readable book, which immerses the reader in a world different from the present day, but still containing elements familiar to women today.
This is the story of a young woman in a close community whose physical attractions are her undoing for most of the novel, as people, especially men, are quick to jump to conclusions about what she truly wants. She is intelligent, loyal and loving, but her innocence and trusting nature can let her down. Later there are other traits which damage her, but this is a book of female strength and the loyalty of female friends. It has much to say on attitudes to both individuals and groups of people, and how wrong assumptions can damage and destroy. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to read and review this book that I actually read it in one quite long sitting.
The dialogue in this novel from the beginning reflects a very distinctive accent and voice. It is the voice of Blackpool, as this is very much a book with a sense of place, not just in the character’s determination to stay in the north east, but in the whole picture of life outside London. It shows the strong voice of women in ordering their lives and that of their children, while also depicts their vulnerability especially when their reputation is in question.
There are moments of real beauty here, as the author describes the traditional practices of gypsies and their celebrations, clan structures, and ways of earning a living when public opinion is against them. It shows the way that life in domestic service, though usually for the long term, can be precarious and have a devastating effect when lost. This is a book which talks about the small things of daily life at the very end of the nineteenth century in provincial Britain, such as what a family in reduced circumstances would eat, and how sanitary arrangements actually worked. This insight is either the result of good research, or simply excellent background knowledge, and gives this book a sound basis.
This book is actually the first of the Sandgronians Trilogy which will be largely set in Blackpool, which is a favourite location for this author. According to the author in her letter, other volumes will spread the focus to France and elsewhere in Britain, but still find its way back to Blackpool. This book would probably be best defined as a saga, and it is a fine example of a historical and fictional account of a significant portion of a woman’s life. It is a book which succeeds in bringing to life the story of a vulnerable, attractive and determined woman, who is forced by circumstances to reassess her priorities and how best to survive. It is a memorable and immensely readable book, which immerses the reader in a world different from the present day, but still containing elements familiar to women today.
October 13, 2019
Life is happy and good for Tilly, who lives in a comfortable home in Blackpool with her husband Arthur and their four-year-old twin girls, Babs and Beth. Arthur has a good job, her girls are doing well at school, she has good friends and she makes a little extra money for the family by weaving and selling wicker baskets. However, one day Tilly and the girls return home to find a policeman waiting on their doorstep, her beloved Arthur has been involved in an accident at work and has fallen to his death whilst working on the construction of Blackpool Tower.
Tilly is distraught but she knows that she has to pull herself together and think about what she can do to earn enough money to keep a roof over what's left of her family's heads and food on the table. Life is tough for Tilly and her decisions aren't always good ones for various reasons and some of them have devastating consequences.
I always know that when I read one of Maggie Mason's books I'm going to be put through the proverbial wringer and Blackpool's Angel was no exception! I was already heart broken by the end of the first chapter and I had a lump in my throat on more than one occasion as I followed Tilly on her journey. She had a heart of gold, always looking out for others and caring more about them, when at times she should have been putting her own health and well-being way before that of others. I wanted to reach into the pages of the book just to give her a hug and tell her to stay strong as things were bound to get better for her soon.
As always Mason has done a tremendous amount of research for this book, for example, I had no idea that someone who hails from Blackpool is known as a Sandgronian, and I was fascinated to read about the craft of basket weaving despite the fact that it's not something that I'd ever given any thought about before. Having been to Blackpool a few times, I really enjoyed being given a glimpse of what life was like there before the birth of The Golden Mile but no matter how hard I try, I still can't manage to picture it without all of it's twinkling lights! That's no reflection of the writing, it's just to me sparkling lights and Blackpool are one and the same.
Blackpool's Angel is a truly magnificent start to another trilogy from this exceptionally talented author and I honestly can't wait to find out what's coming next for Tilly and her family and friends.
If saga novels and, or historical fiction are your thing I would highly recommend that you get yourself to your nearest library, bookshop or log into your preferred online bookseller and get yourself acquainted with this fabulous authors books, I promise that you won't regret it!
Tilly is distraught but she knows that she has to pull herself together and think about what she can do to earn enough money to keep a roof over what's left of her family's heads and food on the table. Life is tough for Tilly and her decisions aren't always good ones for various reasons and some of them have devastating consequences.
I always know that when I read one of Maggie Mason's books I'm going to be put through the proverbial wringer and Blackpool's Angel was no exception! I was already heart broken by the end of the first chapter and I had a lump in my throat on more than one occasion as I followed Tilly on her journey. She had a heart of gold, always looking out for others and caring more about them, when at times she should have been putting her own health and well-being way before that of others. I wanted to reach into the pages of the book just to give her a hug and tell her to stay strong as things were bound to get better for her soon.
As always Mason has done a tremendous amount of research for this book, for example, I had no idea that someone who hails from Blackpool is known as a Sandgronian, and I was fascinated to read about the craft of basket weaving despite the fact that it's not something that I'd ever given any thought about before. Having been to Blackpool a few times, I really enjoyed being given a glimpse of what life was like there before the birth of The Golden Mile but no matter how hard I try, I still can't manage to picture it without all of it's twinkling lights! That's no reflection of the writing, it's just to me sparkling lights and Blackpool are one and the same.
Blackpool's Angel is a truly magnificent start to another trilogy from this exceptionally talented author and I honestly can't wait to find out what's coming next for Tilly and her family and friends.
If saga novels and, or historical fiction are your thing I would highly recommend that you get yourself to your nearest library, bookshop or log into your preferred online bookseller and get yourself acquainted with this fabulous authors books, I promise that you won't regret it!
October 9, 2019
I'm always glad when I hear that a new Maggie Mason (or Mary Wood) book is coming out. I know I can be 100% guaranteed to get a gripping and moving story. The one big danger with such a prolific author is that I run out of superlatives so forgive me if I use some of the ones I've used before!
I never knew a Sandgronian was the name for a native Blackpool person, but that is what Tilly is. As the story begins she's happy with her loving husband and twin daughters but then a tragedy occurs whilst Arthur is working on the building of the Blackpool Tower and from then on Tilly has sadness and bad luck thrown at her at every turn.
Poor Tilly, that doesn't even begin to touch the surface of what she goes through. I must admit at one point I thought she couldn't go through any more and then something else happened. I felt like shaking her at that point as I couldn't help but feel that she was making her own situation worse. But for the most part I felt such sympathy for this character, a woman who cared far more for others than many of them did for her, in a time when an attractive woman like her could be treated very badly by men.
I loved the fact that she was a basket maker and I really enjoyed all the details of how she made baskets, and also used her skills to mend wicker chairs and the like. I also found all the details of the times (the book is set between 1893-1896) fascinating, especially the changes that Blackpool was undergoing at the time. It was in 1897 that the legendary Golden Mile came about so exciting things were on the horizon.
As always I was kept enthralled by the tale that Mason has weaved. Despite the hard times there is so much warmth to the story and I was rooting for Tilly and her family and friends all the way through. I just wanted things to work out for her. I'm pleased that this is the first in a trilogy and I'll get to know more about what the next years hold for her. I almost feel as though I know her personally, I've been through so much with her!
If you enjoy a saga and you haven't tried this author yet then please do as you could not possibly be disappointed. She's a brilliant writer and a master storyteller. I loved Blackpool's Angel.
I never knew a Sandgronian was the name for a native Blackpool person, but that is what Tilly is. As the story begins she's happy with her loving husband and twin daughters but then a tragedy occurs whilst Arthur is working on the building of the Blackpool Tower and from then on Tilly has sadness and bad luck thrown at her at every turn.
Poor Tilly, that doesn't even begin to touch the surface of what she goes through. I must admit at one point I thought she couldn't go through any more and then something else happened. I felt like shaking her at that point as I couldn't help but feel that she was making her own situation worse. But for the most part I felt such sympathy for this character, a woman who cared far more for others than many of them did for her, in a time when an attractive woman like her could be treated very badly by men.
I loved the fact that she was a basket maker and I really enjoyed all the details of how she made baskets, and also used her skills to mend wicker chairs and the like. I also found all the details of the times (the book is set between 1893-1896) fascinating, especially the changes that Blackpool was undergoing at the time. It was in 1897 that the legendary Golden Mile came about so exciting things were on the horizon.
As always I was kept enthralled by the tale that Mason has weaved. Despite the hard times there is so much warmth to the story and I was rooting for Tilly and her family and friends all the way through. I just wanted things to work out for her. I'm pleased that this is the first in a trilogy and I'll get to know more about what the next years hold for her. I almost feel as though I know her personally, I've been through so much with her!
If you enjoy a saga and you haven't tried this author yet then please do as you could not possibly be disappointed. She's a brilliant writer and a master storyteller. I loved Blackpool's Angel.
August 24, 2020
Maggie Mason also writes under the name of Mary Wood and you can be sure of a great book to get your teeth into with her books. I had only got a few pages into this story and I was well and truly hooked.
Set in Blackpool Lancashire, around the time when the Tower was built, we meet Tilly and her two young twin daughters Beth and Babs. Everything was going well in their lives until on returning home one day, Tilly finds a policeman on her doorstep with the worst news ever, her husband had fallen to his death from the scaffolding as he worked on the Tower. From then on her life goes from to good to bad to disastrous, as she has to find ways to pay the rent man. In a time when its very much a man's world, what will she need to do for them to survive. Will her basket making bring in enough to feed them and who will buy them? As she meets up with the gypsies she is left with a burning question, are they her friends or her enemies? As the year goes by she has found a friend in Jeremiah, but very soon the unthinkable has happened, her two girls are missing, all she can think of is to get them back. Tilly has to be strong to get through the next few years as she has a heartbreaking time to endure, but she is strong willed and knows what she wants from life and very soon she is back on her way to her beloved Blackpool. Its now 1895 and still shelves without her two daughters but she does have her friends nearby to help her get by. This is a heartbreaking story that spans many years but keeps your attention throughout with the trials and tribulations of Tilly.
This is the first book in a trilogy called "The Sandgronians Trilogy". The second is Blackpool Sisters and that's my next read as I can't wait to read more about Tilly and her family and friends.
Set in Blackpool Lancashire, around the time when the Tower was built, we meet Tilly and her two young twin daughters Beth and Babs. Everything was going well in their lives until on returning home one day, Tilly finds a policeman on her doorstep with the worst news ever, her husband had fallen to his death from the scaffolding as he worked on the Tower. From then on her life goes from to good to bad to disastrous, as she has to find ways to pay the rent man. In a time when its very much a man's world, what will she need to do for them to survive. Will her basket making bring in enough to feed them and who will buy them? As she meets up with the gypsies she is left with a burning question, are they her friends or her enemies? As the year goes by she has found a friend in Jeremiah, but very soon the unthinkable has happened, her two girls are missing, all she can think of is to get them back. Tilly has to be strong to get through the next few years as she has a heartbreaking time to endure, but she is strong willed and knows what she wants from life and very soon she is back on her way to her beloved Blackpool. Its now 1895 and still shelves without her two daughters but she does have her friends nearby to help her get by. This is a heartbreaking story that spans many years but keeps your attention throughout with the trials and tribulations of Tilly.
This is the first book in a trilogy called "The Sandgronians Trilogy". The second is Blackpool Sisters and that's my next read as I can't wait to read more about Tilly and her family and friends.
November 27, 2019
Others have reviewed the actual story but I wanted to highlight the fact the book is such a good page turner and the story so wonderfully written.
From page one I was hooked! I couldn’t put this book down because Tilly got under my skin! What tragedy she suffered but yet she still remained constant and true to herself.
I learnt so much about Blackpool and basket weaving whilst reading the book as well!
Maggie writes with such passion that it bounces off the pages.
Maggie has excelled once again and I look forward to the next two books in the series.
Absolutely well deserved 5 stars! Well written; my emotions were all over the place throughout as Tilly became part of me. What a wonderful author.
January 31, 2020
Set in Blackpool during the 1890's this is the story of Matilda , known as Tilly ,
She is happily married to Arthur who is proud to be one of the men building the new Blackpool Tower . They have twin daughters and life is fine . Then one day a policeman comes knocking . The scaffolding which Arthur on which Arthur was working broke and sent him tumbling to his death .
Tilly must now become bread winner for the little family , but at what cost ? She struggles to keep the rent paid and the girls fed . Nothing matters but keeping her twins safe , but what if she can't ?
This is the first book in a trilogy and I am so wanting to know what happens next ! ! !
She is happily married to Arthur who is proud to be one of the men building the new Blackpool Tower . They have twin daughters and life is fine . Then one day a policeman comes knocking . The scaffolding which Arthur on which Arthur was working broke and sent him tumbling to his death .
Tilly must now become bread winner for the little family , but at what cost ? She struggles to keep the rent paid and the girls fed . Nothing matters but keeping her twins safe , but what if she can't ?
This is the first book in a trilogy and I am so wanting to know what happens next ! ! !
June 25, 2023
Blackpool's Angel
Another fantastic read by Maggie Mason (Mary Wood) Tilly has been through so much in her life losing both her little girls to the gypsies but is fighting on and hoping to be reunited with them again for everything she has been through she is a strong woman. Would highly recommend this book to anyone brilliant from beginning to end cannot wait to read part two. Fantastic Author.
Another fantastic read by Maggie Mason (Mary Wood) Tilly has been through so much in her life losing both her little girls to the gypsies but is fighting on and hoping to be reunited with them again for everything she has been through she is a strong woman. Would highly recommend this book to anyone brilliant from beginning to end cannot wait to read part two. Fantastic Author.
October 3, 2019
I think this is a truly wonderful novel. (Although I have been told I can't call anything that can be published electronically a novel or book)
From the beginning you are encapsulated into the world of Tilly, with this you are then on a non stop rollercoaster (A bit like the big one at Blackpool Pleasure Beach) of the highs a lows... (I'm.not saying anything else as you all need to read this!)
From the beginning you are encapsulated into the world of Tilly, with this you are then on a non stop rollercoaster (A bit like the big one at Blackpool Pleasure Beach) of the highs a lows... (I'm.not saying anything else as you all need to read this!)
July 29, 2019
Tilly
5 STARS a brilliant read about Tilly and Liz and others who knew them these girls have travelled a path to get where they are Tilly poor lass lost her husband was cold shouldered by people who knew her then lost her 2 girls some tragic moments but a great read .
5 STARS a brilliant read about Tilly and Liz and others who knew them these girls have travelled a path to get where they are Tilly poor lass lost her husband was cold shouldered by people who knew her then lost her 2 girls some tragic moments but a great read .
September 8, 2019
Really enjoyed thus book can't wait for the next one
Reallt Enjoyed this book can't wait till the next one is published super characters and great stories as usual from this author
Reallt Enjoyed this book can't wait till the next one is published super characters and great stories as usual from this author
March 19, 2025
A story set in Blackpool about the life of Tilly who goes through so much heartache in her life. She's happy at times though. It does make you want to read the second book to find out what happens next.
October 24, 2019
A good saga about a young woman in Blackpool trying to make a life for her and her children after the sudden death of her young husband
November 30, 2019
Thoroughly enjoying this series of books. Can envisage the characters in Blackpool and picture them walking down the Golden Mile and the tower. Looking forward to the next one
March 3, 2020
Wish I could give this more than 5 stars. Such a gripping yet tragic tale. Just when you think thi fs can't get any worse they do. Poor Tilly. Absolutely loved it.
May 5, 2020
Excellant
A excellent book a good story.it was sad at the start but the girls came out on top in the end
A excellent book a good story.it was sad at the start but the girls came out on top in the end
January 25, 2021
Great
Such a page turner couldnt put it down brilliant writing and so looking forward to the next one Blackpool sisters
Such a page turner couldnt put it down brilliant writing and so looking forward to the next one Blackpool sisters
August 8, 2023
Another good book by Maggie well recommended
August 8, 2023
A good story with sex,rape,death murder and stolen twin girls and a good Happy and sad too.If you have this book you just might want to get the next one that follows on.
August 20, 2024
Loved this book was a lovely story now I need to find the next two to complete the story. Definitely recommend this book x
August 17, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful book, Maggie Mason. Have bought as a gift for a friend also, I am sure she will also enjoy it. It was comforting to read about someone going through a lot of hardship to make me feel less alone as I navigate the most difficult year of my life. Gripping and engaging from start to finish and just a beautiful book.
December 3, 2021
A good story
June 26, 2023
Fantastic book coming from Blackpool it’s really interesting to read. 😍 Thank you so much.
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