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The Bryant Sisters #4
The Daughters of Victory Street
1952, Liverpool. The Second World War has cast a long shadow over Victory Street and who knows if the remaining families will ever fully recover?
In the face of hardship, Bella Harrison is determined to see the bright side. She is back recording songs with her singing trio The Bryant Sisters, and against all odds, Bella and her husband Bobby are finding ways to muddle through life as newlyweds whilst raising little Levi; Bella’s child with black American pilot Earl Franklin Junior.
Meanwhile Earl’s daughter Dianna is adjusting to her new life in Liverpool. Determined to forge her own path, she has her heart set on becoming a nurse. However Dianna soon discovers that the reality of nursing is long hours of gruelling work, performed under constant scrutiny from the dreaded Matron – who seems to take pleasure in making Dianna’s life miserable. When a handsome art student catches her eye, Dianna finds herself at the crossroads between ambition and love.
But just as the young women settle into their new lives, the close-knit community of Victory Street is rocked once more. Can the daughters of Victory Street face their challenges together, and seize a chance at happiness now that it is finally within reach?
A totally unforgettable, heart-warming historical novel, packed with family secrets, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell.
In the face of hardship, Bella Harrison is determined to see the bright side. She is back recording songs with her singing trio The Bryant Sisters, and against all odds, Bella and her husband Bobby are finding ways to muddle through life as newlyweds whilst raising little Levi; Bella’s child with black American pilot Earl Franklin Junior.
Meanwhile Earl’s daughter Dianna is adjusting to her new life in Liverpool. Determined to forge her own path, she has her heart set on becoming a nurse. However Dianna soon discovers that the reality of nursing is long hours of gruelling work, performed under constant scrutiny from the dreaded Matron – who seems to take pleasure in making Dianna’s life miserable. When a handsome art student catches her eye, Dianna finds herself at the crossroads between ambition and love.
But just as the young women settle into their new lives, the close-knit community of Victory Street is rocked once more. Can the daughters of Victory Street face their challenges together, and seize a chance at happiness now that it is finally within reach?
A totally unforgettable, heart-warming historical novel, packed with family secrets, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell.
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Published January 11, 2022
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January 14, 2022
With the war over and life getting back to normal, although there was still rationing, Bella and Bobby were happily married and caring for Levi. They were hopeful they would add another child to their family without too much ado. Dianne from the US was settling in well with her Dad Earl and had her heart set on nursing. She had a beautiful singing voice but she felt her future was in nursing.
When Dianne’s Uncle Scotty, Aunt Dolores and two cousins arrived from the US for their new life in Liverpool, Dianne couldn’t have been happier. The three girls harmonized beautifully and Earl was in his element when they sang at his record company. The three Bryant Sisters, Bella, Fran and Edie were still best of friends and even with their own children, they were determined to sing together again. Would their lives continue on in the same vein, or would something come along to rock the foundations once again?
The Daughters of Victory Street is the 4th in the Bryant Sisters series by Pam Howes and I enjoyed it very much. It was nice to catch up with each person – both new and old – and find out how they were coping in 1952 after a harrowing few years during the war. Recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
When Dianne’s Uncle Scotty, Aunt Dolores and two cousins arrived from the US for their new life in Liverpool, Dianne couldn’t have been happier. The three girls harmonized beautifully and Earl was in his element when they sang at his record company. The three Bryant Sisters, Bella, Fran and Edie were still best of friends and even with their own children, they were determined to sing together again. Would their lives continue on in the same vein, or would something come along to rock the foundations once again?
The Daughters of Victory Street is the 4th in the Bryant Sisters series by Pam Howes and I enjoyed it very much. It was nice to catch up with each person – both new and old – and find out how they were coping in 1952 after a harrowing few years during the war. Recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
January 13, 2022
I am excited to be taking part in the #BooksOnTour #BlogTour for Pam Howes' continuation in the saga series THE DAUGHTERS OF VICTORY STREET.
I couldn't wait to catch up with the girls in this delightful saga series by Pam Howes to see how they were all faring in this new post-war Britain. Time has moved on and the Bryant Sisters have become mothers and their extended families just seem to keep growing. It is now the 1950s but some scars still remain as the country rebuilds after the battering it took during the six years of war. There is still some rationing but on the whole the people of Britain have come back stronger...and it's no different to those on the other side of the Mersey.
As we return to Wavertree, the three friends - Bella, Edie and Fran - once a great singing trio for ENSA during the war as the Bryant Sisters, have little time for singing these days as each of them raise families of their own. All have settled into motherhood as has Bella's sister Molly who married Earl, the father of Bella's son Levi, who now has a little son of their own, Harry. In the previous book, Earl with his sister Ruby and his daughter Dianna emigrated from America to settle in England so he could enjoy Levi's childhood, though Bella's husband Bobby has adopted Levi as his own. Edie gave birth to a boy whilst Fran escaped her abusive husband Frankie and moved away to escape the stigma and whispers.
Now it is February 1952and the country is in shock at the death of King George VI. Many shed tears over the loss of the man who was never meant to be King and having lead them through the war. Now Princess Elizabeth, who was at their hunting lodge in Kenya with her husband Prince Philip, has become Queen at the age of 25 and a mother herself.
As the women of Victory Street and the home on Prince Alfred Road - where Bella, Bobby and their extended family live - mourn the loss of their King, each one of them are about to embark on new journeys of their own. Everyone is faced with new challenges that have the power to bring them together or tear them apart, as their families are about to be extended yet again.
In the previous book, Earl suffered a brutal racist attack but this time it is his daughter Dianna who discovers that racists don't always use their fists as she comes up against prejudice in her new workplace where she and her best friend Sally are training to become nurses. Her father, however, had set his hopes on Dianna following in his footsteps in a singing career with her beautiful voice but her heart is set on nursing...just like her aunt Ruby. As the years pass we see Dianna blossom as she starts taking charge of her own life making big decisions involving her future. All the while, life changes for everyone on Victory Street as people and attitudes change also. There are life-changing health issues for a couple of characters but they each face these challenges in their stride...after all, they'd been through a war and countless air raids and yet they still stand tall.
While the focus in the past three books has been on Bryant Sisters themselves, in this one Bella, Edie and Fran take a little more of a backseat to the blossoming Dianna and the changes happening within and around their families. There are marriages, births and deaths as well as a big move for several of our favourites.
THE DAUGHTERS OF VICTORY STREET is the fourth in the Bryant Sisters series and, while it cane be read as a standalone, readers will appreciate the story far better having read the rest of the series first, as so much has lead to where they all are now and you really don't want to miss out on the journey.
Although it is a quick read, THE DAUGHTERS OF VICTORY STREET packs a lot into its 240 pages covering the early years of the 50s and everything within as we watch the families grow and adapt to the changing years. There is joy and laughter, sadness and tears in this fabulous addition to this heartwarming saga and I can't wait to see where Book 5 takes the girls.
I can recommend this book in conjunction with the rest of the series for fans of historical fiction sagas such as Nancy Revell, Rosie Clarke, Nadine Dorries and Dilly Court.
I would like to thank #PamHowes, #NetGalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #TheDaughtersOfVictoryStreet in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
I couldn't wait to catch up with the girls in this delightful saga series by Pam Howes to see how they were all faring in this new post-war Britain. Time has moved on and the Bryant Sisters have become mothers and their extended families just seem to keep growing. It is now the 1950s but some scars still remain as the country rebuilds after the battering it took during the six years of war. There is still some rationing but on the whole the people of Britain have come back stronger...and it's no different to those on the other side of the Mersey.
As we return to Wavertree, the three friends - Bella, Edie and Fran - once a great singing trio for ENSA during the war as the Bryant Sisters, have little time for singing these days as each of them raise families of their own. All have settled into motherhood as has Bella's sister Molly who married Earl, the father of Bella's son Levi, who now has a little son of their own, Harry. In the previous book, Earl with his sister Ruby and his daughter Dianna emigrated from America to settle in England so he could enjoy Levi's childhood, though Bella's husband Bobby has adopted Levi as his own. Edie gave birth to a boy whilst Fran escaped her abusive husband Frankie and moved away to escape the stigma and whispers.
Now it is February 1952and the country is in shock at the death of King George VI. Many shed tears over the loss of the man who was never meant to be King and having lead them through the war. Now Princess Elizabeth, who was at their hunting lodge in Kenya with her husband Prince Philip, has become Queen at the age of 25 and a mother herself.
As the women of Victory Street and the home on Prince Alfred Road - where Bella, Bobby and their extended family live - mourn the loss of their King, each one of them are about to embark on new journeys of their own. Everyone is faced with new challenges that have the power to bring them together or tear them apart, as their families are about to be extended yet again.
In the previous book, Earl suffered a brutal racist attack but this time it is his daughter Dianna who discovers that racists don't always use their fists as she comes up against prejudice in her new workplace where she and her best friend Sally are training to become nurses. Her father, however, had set his hopes on Dianna following in his footsteps in a singing career with her beautiful voice but her heart is set on nursing...just like her aunt Ruby. As the years pass we see Dianna blossom as she starts taking charge of her own life making big decisions involving her future. All the while, life changes for everyone on Victory Street as people and attitudes change also. There are life-changing health issues for a couple of characters but they each face these challenges in their stride...after all, they'd been through a war and countless air raids and yet they still stand tall.
While the focus in the past three books has been on Bryant Sisters themselves, in this one Bella, Edie and Fran take a little more of a backseat to the blossoming Dianna and the changes happening within and around their families. There are marriages, births and deaths as well as a big move for several of our favourites.
THE DAUGHTERS OF VICTORY STREET is the fourth in the Bryant Sisters series and, while it cane be read as a standalone, readers will appreciate the story far better having read the rest of the series first, as so much has lead to where they all are now and you really don't want to miss out on the journey.
Although it is a quick read, THE DAUGHTERS OF VICTORY STREET packs a lot into its 240 pages covering the early years of the 50s and everything within as we watch the families grow and adapt to the changing years. There is joy and laughter, sadness and tears in this fabulous addition to this heartwarming saga and I can't wait to see where Book 5 takes the girls.
I can recommend this book in conjunction with the rest of the series for fans of historical fiction sagas such as Nancy Revell, Rosie Clarke, Nadine Dorries and Dilly Court.
I would like to thank #PamHowes, #NetGalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #TheDaughtersOfVictoryStreet in exchange for an honest review.
This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
December 14, 2021
It’s 1952 and we are back in Wavertree in Liverpool. Bella life is good. All three sisters are back singing and recording again and her life with Bobby and son Levi is good. There is also bonus that his half sister Dianna is now living in Liverpool with their father Earl. The story continues as Dianna grows up becoming a singer herself in a group when her two cousins come over from America.
But her heart is set becoming a nurse and meeting new people. She meets Stephen who is musician and their love blossoms. But not everything is plain sailing for her as the colour of her skin comes into question in her life.
Thanks, Bookoutre, for a copy of The Daughters of Victory Street by Pam Howes is the fourth book in The Bryant sister’s series and another endearing historical novel from the author. I have read most of the authors books and she never disappoints.
I love reading this heart -warming family orientated tale of life in the 50’s. Hearing about the friendships and relationships and the fashion and the music and the determination of a young person to prove everyone wrong and get the best out of life. This is another fabulous tale, and I can’t wait to hear what is next instore.
5 stars from me.
December 3, 2021
As a lover of Pam Howes books i could not wait to catch up with the girls and their families to see how they were getting on.To say this book is emotional is an understatement but it flows so beautifully detailing the good and the bad of the day.Earls daughter Dianna is settling down to her new life in England and is determined to follow her dream and become a nurse and not the life her father wants.As with each book in the series we have have good times and bad and i will say readers will need tissues as this an emotional story both good and bad.I could say more but i won't spoil the book for others but Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the chance to review this wonderful book.and now i wait for Pams next book.5*
January 7, 2022
The Daughters of Victory Street by Pam Howes is an excellent post- WWII era historical fiction saga that is the fourth book in the wonderful: The Bryant Sisters series. I just adore this series!
I have now read all four books in this series and it seems like it just keeps getting better and better. I have also enjoyed several other books by Ms. Howes in the past, so I knew I had to read this one.
While it is not a necessity to read the previous books, the reader really should to fully understand the character cast, history, and development of the ongoing plots.
This book takes place in Liverpool after the war in the very early 1950s. The country is still healing in more ways than one from the war and we get to again visit the families and friends that live in the little, but vibrant, community along Victory Street again. I just love being able to catch up with beloved characters and find out what is next for each of them.
I really enjoyed getting to meet Dianna and see her blossom and the lovely relationship she experiences with Stewart. She is a great addition to this series.
It was also great to see what is next for the singing trio of Bella, Edie, and Fran and their respective personal lives as well. I love that they are still together from their start in ENSA and the ups and downs of life that took place afterwards.
This is such a great series. It has drama, history, romance, obstacles, friends, family, and the characters show courage and perseverance through difficult times knowing, and hoping, that things will continue to improve and work out for the best.
I hope this series continues.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG Bookouture for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 1/14/22.
Merged review:
The Daughters of Victory Street by Pam Howes is an excellent post- WWII era historical fiction saga that is the fourth book in the wonderful: The Bryant Sisters series. I just adore this series!
I have now read all four books in this series and it seems like it just keeps getting better and better. I have also enjoyed several other books by Ms. Howes in the past, so I knew I had to read this one.
While it is not a necessity to read the previous books, the reader really should to fully understand the character cast, history, and development of the ongoing plots.
This book takes place in Liverpool after the war in the very early 1950s. The country is still healing in more ways than one from the war and we get to again visit the families and friends that live in the little, but vibrant, community along Victory Street again. I just love being able to catch up with beloved characters and find out what is next for each of them.
I really enjoyed getting to meet Dianna and see her blossom and the lovely relationship she experiences with Stewart. She is a great addition to this series.
It was also great to see what is next for the singing trio of Bella, Edie, and Fran and their respective personal lives as well. I love that they are still together from their start in ENSA and the ups and downs of life that took place afterwards.
This is such a great series. It has drama, history, romance, obstacles, friends, family, and the characters show courage and perseverance through difficult times knowing, and hoping, that things will continue to improve and work out for the best.
I hope this series continues.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG Bookouture for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 1/14/22.
From the Publisher:
Book Description:
From Amazon charts bestseller Pam Howes comes a heart-breaking and uplifting historical novel about a community pulling together in the shadows of war, and one young woman’s fight to make her mark on the world.
1952, Liverpool. The Second World War has cast a long shadow over Victory Street, and who knows if the remaining families will ever fully recover?
In the face of hardship, Bella Harrison is determined to see the bright side. She is back recording songs with her singing trio, The Bryant Sisters, and against all odds, Bella and her husband Bobby are finding ways to muddle through life as newlyweds whilst raising little Levi, Bella’s child with Black American pilot Earl Franklin Junior.
Meanwhile Earl’s daughter Dianna is adjusting to her new life in Liverpool. Determined to forge her own path, she has her heart set on becoming a nurse. However Dianna soon discovers that the reality of nursing is long hours of gruelling work, performed under constant scrutiny from the dreaded matron – who seems to take pleasure in making Dianna’s life miserable. When a handsome art student catches her eye, Dianna finds herself at the crossroads between ambition and love.
But just as the young women settle into their new lives, the close-knit community of Victory Street is rocked once more. Can the daughters of Victory Street face their challenges together, and seize a chance at happiness now that it is finally within reach?
A totally unforgettable, heart-warming historical novel, packed with family secrets, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell.
Author Bio:
Pam Howes is a retired interior designer, mum to three daughters, grandma to seven assorted grandchildren and roadie to her musician partner.
The inspiration for Pam’s first novel came from her teenage years, working in a record store, and hanging around with musicians who frequented the business. The first novel evolved into a series about a fictional band, The Raiders. She is a fan of sixties music and it’s this love that compelled her to begin writing.
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Buy Link:
Amazon: https://bit.ly/31EBm1W
I have now read all four books in this series and it seems like it just keeps getting better and better. I have also enjoyed several other books by Ms. Howes in the past, so I knew I had to read this one.
While it is not a necessity to read the previous books, the reader really should to fully understand the character cast, history, and development of the ongoing plots.
This book takes place in Liverpool after the war in the very early 1950s. The country is still healing in more ways than one from the war and we get to again visit the families and friends that live in the little, but vibrant, community along Victory Street again. I just love being able to catch up with beloved characters and find out what is next for each of them.
I really enjoyed getting to meet Dianna and see her blossom and the lovely relationship she experiences with Stewart. She is a great addition to this series.
It was also great to see what is next for the singing trio of Bella, Edie, and Fran and their respective personal lives as well. I love that they are still together from their start in ENSA and the ups and downs of life that took place afterwards.
This is such a great series. It has drama, history, romance, obstacles, friends, family, and the characters show courage and perseverance through difficult times knowing, and hoping, that things will continue to improve and work out for the best.
I hope this series continues.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG Bookouture for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 1/14/22.
Merged review:
The Daughters of Victory Street by Pam Howes is an excellent post- WWII era historical fiction saga that is the fourth book in the wonderful: The Bryant Sisters series. I just adore this series!
I have now read all four books in this series and it seems like it just keeps getting better and better. I have also enjoyed several other books by Ms. Howes in the past, so I knew I had to read this one.
While it is not a necessity to read the previous books, the reader really should to fully understand the character cast, history, and development of the ongoing plots.
This book takes place in Liverpool after the war in the very early 1950s. The country is still healing in more ways than one from the war and we get to again visit the families and friends that live in the little, but vibrant, community along Victory Street again. I just love being able to catch up with beloved characters and find out what is next for each of them.
I really enjoyed getting to meet Dianna and see her blossom and the lovely relationship she experiences with Stewart. She is a great addition to this series.
It was also great to see what is next for the singing trio of Bella, Edie, and Fran and their respective personal lives as well. I love that they are still together from their start in ENSA and the ups and downs of life that took place afterwards.
This is such a great series. It has drama, history, romance, obstacles, friends, family, and the characters show courage and perseverance through difficult times knowing, and hoping, that things will continue to improve and work out for the best.
I hope this series continues.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG Bookouture for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 1/14/22.
From the Publisher:
Book Description:
From Amazon charts bestseller Pam Howes comes a heart-breaking and uplifting historical novel about a community pulling together in the shadows of war, and one young woman’s fight to make her mark on the world.
1952, Liverpool. The Second World War has cast a long shadow over Victory Street, and who knows if the remaining families will ever fully recover?
In the face of hardship, Bella Harrison is determined to see the bright side. She is back recording songs with her singing trio, The Bryant Sisters, and against all odds, Bella and her husband Bobby are finding ways to muddle through life as newlyweds whilst raising little Levi, Bella’s child with Black American pilot Earl Franklin Junior.
Meanwhile Earl’s daughter Dianna is adjusting to her new life in Liverpool. Determined to forge her own path, she has her heart set on becoming a nurse. However Dianna soon discovers that the reality of nursing is long hours of gruelling work, performed under constant scrutiny from the dreaded matron – who seems to take pleasure in making Dianna’s life miserable. When a handsome art student catches her eye, Dianna finds herself at the crossroads between ambition and love.
But just as the young women settle into their new lives, the close-knit community of Victory Street is rocked once more. Can the daughters of Victory Street face their challenges together, and seize a chance at happiness now that it is finally within reach?
A totally unforgettable, heart-warming historical novel, packed with family secrets, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell.
Author Bio:
Pam Howes is a retired interior designer, mum to three daughters, grandma to seven assorted grandchildren and roadie to her musician partner.
The inspiration for Pam’s first novel came from her teenage years, working in a record store, and hanging around with musicians who frequented the business. The first novel evolved into a series about a fictional band, The Raiders. She is a fan of sixties music and it’s this love that compelled her to begin writing.
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https://twitter.com/PamHowes1
Buy Link:
Amazon: https://bit.ly/31EBm1W
December 5, 2021
A true writer that I love, this is such a heart warming story, that will touch your emotions in the nicest ways, I savoured every moment.
The forth book in the series and it's 1952 in Wavertree Liverpool, and the characters of Victory Street families are growing, great sorrow is all around as the sad loss of the King the country is going to get a very young Queen. Bella, Fran, and Edie the singing trio, The Bryant Sisters since the war ended have changes in their lives and when Basil is thinking of setting them all up again Bella and Edie are all for it they just need to talk Fran around to moving back from Southport so they can once again reform. It's lovely to read how the families are growing.
As we travel through to 1955 the music world is about to change, Rock and Roll is about to hit America and then England as the African American heritage travels across the Atlantic, Basil has formed Dianna and twins Tammy and Ebony the Franklin girls that later become the very American Dianna and the Crystalettes, so let's see how they succeed in the future.
I could not put this book down and once again the author has shined through with her work to bring another brilliant read to her readers, that is filled with Joy, Laugher ,and Heartache I do hope and await Book five as we find more history for the people of Victory Street.
The forth book in the series and it's 1952 in Wavertree Liverpool, and the characters of Victory Street families are growing, great sorrow is all around as the sad loss of the King the country is going to get a very young Queen. Bella, Fran, and Edie the singing trio, The Bryant Sisters since the war ended have changes in their lives and when Basil is thinking of setting them all up again Bella and Edie are all for it they just need to talk Fran around to moving back from Southport so they can once again reform. It's lovely to read how the families are growing.
As we travel through to 1955 the music world is about to change, Rock and Roll is about to hit America and then England as the African American heritage travels across the Atlantic, Basil has formed Dianna and twins Tammy and Ebony the Franklin girls that later become the very American Dianna and the Crystalettes, so let's see how they succeed in the future.
I could not put this book down and once again the author has shined through with her work to bring another brilliant read to her readers, that is filled with Joy, Laugher ,and Heartache I do hope and await Book five as we find more history for the people of Victory Street.
December 30, 2021
I have loved every book in this series, and this one is no exception. I was so excited to find out that there was a fourth one in the series. It was so great to get to know new characters as well as catching up with old ones. There were a few tears at one stage, like there normally is. It was interesting to see how people were adapting to life after the war, the death of The King and the introduction of Rock and Roll. I'd love if there was another book in the series but if there's not, its been a pleasure getting to know Edie, Fran and Bella over the last couple of years and Pam Howes has a fan for life with me.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this Advance Reader's Copy.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this Advance Reader's Copy.
January 16, 2022
The Daughters of Victory Street is the fourth in the Bryant Sisters series by Pam Howes. Don’t be apprehensive by the fact that we are fairly deep into this series and you may be a newcomer to it. It is very easily read as a standalone as the author provides plenty of information as to the background of the characters and what has happened to each of them and how they are all connected. In fact, said background information was very useful for me as a refresher as it had been some time since I had read book three. But soon it all came flooding back to me and I found this to be another, quick read following the ups and downs of Bella and her extended circle of family and friends. It’s not a taxing read by any means but is just perfect for when you need something light and not too hard going. You quickly become invested in the goings on of all the characters and it’s great to see how they have all evolved since I first read about them. The addition of new characters is always welcome too and helps push the book on and expand it out from the range of characters that I have become very familiar with.
It’s 1952 and the war is long over but it’s effects are still being felt with rationing still in place but for Bella and her family but they make the best of every situation they find themselves. They are doing well with the entertainment business set up by Basil and Earl and there is a great sense that everyone is one big happy family be they related or not. That’s what I love about these books it’s the sense of community, love and friendship that is evident with every turn of the page. They have all been through so much and are always there for each other through thick and thin, the good times and the bad. They share in each other’s laughter and jubilation when warranted but are also there to offer sound advice or a shoulder to cry on when needed.
Bella is the stalwart of the family and there is a slight shift away from her in this book as the attention turned to Earl’s daughter Dianna. Earl wanted her to follow him into the entertainment business and form a singing duo with her brother Levi but you could sense her reluctance from the start. She was a young girl who knew her own mind but at the same time she doesn’t want to let her father down or be a disappointment to him. But I don’t think he would ever think of her in that regard. She studies hard in school and gets the place she so desperately wants on a nursing course. But times are sent to try her and the issue of race plays an important role in Dianna’s story the further I delved into the book. It’s important to have such a theme included in a book set during this time because this issue was becoming all the more prevalent in society at the time and this issue has always been present since book one. Dianna being the only black girl in school wasn’t easy. She was teased about her colour and mixed up family and this only makes her long to follow in her aunt’s footsteps and become a nurse. The theme of race was dealt with well here but could have done with even more fleshing out than was given. We see Dianna mature and grow and to be honest by the end of the book she had turned out very different than from when I had first read about her and I was surprised at the turn of events in her life path.
There are a lot of characters to become familiar /reacquaint yourself with and perhaps a character list at the beginning would help readers new to the series. At times even I found myself double checking as to who was who. I enjoyed the plot regarding Bella and Bobby’s young daughter but again I felt there was a lot going on with everybody that plots, be they major or minor, were rushed along in order to fit in as much as possible. Given it was a short book I don’t think having a few more pages added wouldn’t have done much harm and added some needed depth in places.
Bella is back singing with the Bryant Sisters and I’m glad we got an insight into how Fran and Edie were doing. Fran has certainly been through the ringer and it’s like she is still on the run or in hiding because of what her husband put her through. She has a lonely existence and misses her old life so it was brilliant to see with some gentle encouragement from her friends that love and care for that she was ready to take steps back to the life that she deserved because unless she had been given that little shove I think she would have remained forever alienated and done nothing about it. Fenella, Basil, Mary, Martin and many more all feature and each have their brief storylines. One in particular took me by surprise and I have to say I was sad to see it happening. I was really hoping that Pam Howes wouldn’t allow the inevitable to happen but I suppose life isn’t all a bed of roses and one has to show the bad times come almost as much as the good times in some cases. There was lots that happened in quick succession as I neared the end of the book and at times it did feel slightly rushed as if events were being sped through.
Overall, The Daughters of Victory Street was a delightful, entertaining and pleasant read despite some of the issues I have outlined above. It felt like a catch up with old friends and there is warmth and family relations at its heart. Given the abrupt ending I feel one more based on these characters would round off the series nicely.
It’s 1952 and the war is long over but it’s effects are still being felt with rationing still in place but for Bella and her family but they make the best of every situation they find themselves. They are doing well with the entertainment business set up by Basil and Earl and there is a great sense that everyone is one big happy family be they related or not. That’s what I love about these books it’s the sense of community, love and friendship that is evident with every turn of the page. They have all been through so much and are always there for each other through thick and thin, the good times and the bad. They share in each other’s laughter and jubilation when warranted but are also there to offer sound advice or a shoulder to cry on when needed.
Bella is the stalwart of the family and there is a slight shift away from her in this book as the attention turned to Earl’s daughter Dianna. Earl wanted her to follow him into the entertainment business and form a singing duo with her brother Levi but you could sense her reluctance from the start. She was a young girl who knew her own mind but at the same time she doesn’t want to let her father down or be a disappointment to him. But I don’t think he would ever think of her in that regard. She studies hard in school and gets the place she so desperately wants on a nursing course. But times are sent to try her and the issue of race plays an important role in Dianna’s story the further I delved into the book. It’s important to have such a theme included in a book set during this time because this issue was becoming all the more prevalent in society at the time and this issue has always been present since book one. Dianna being the only black girl in school wasn’t easy. She was teased about her colour and mixed up family and this only makes her long to follow in her aunt’s footsteps and become a nurse. The theme of race was dealt with well here but could have done with even more fleshing out than was given. We see Dianna mature and grow and to be honest by the end of the book she had turned out very different than from when I had first read about her and I was surprised at the turn of events in her life path.
There are a lot of characters to become familiar /reacquaint yourself with and perhaps a character list at the beginning would help readers new to the series. At times even I found myself double checking as to who was who. I enjoyed the plot regarding Bella and Bobby’s young daughter but again I felt there was a lot going on with everybody that plots, be they major or minor, were rushed along in order to fit in as much as possible. Given it was a short book I don’t think having a few more pages added wouldn’t have done much harm and added some needed depth in places.
Bella is back singing with the Bryant Sisters and I’m glad we got an insight into how Fran and Edie were doing. Fran has certainly been through the ringer and it’s like she is still on the run or in hiding because of what her husband put her through. She has a lonely existence and misses her old life so it was brilliant to see with some gentle encouragement from her friends that love and care for that she was ready to take steps back to the life that she deserved because unless she had been given that little shove I think she would have remained forever alienated and done nothing about it. Fenella, Basil, Mary, Martin and many more all feature and each have their brief storylines. One in particular took me by surprise and I have to say I was sad to see it happening. I was really hoping that Pam Howes wouldn’t allow the inevitable to happen but I suppose life isn’t all a bed of roses and one has to show the bad times come almost as much as the good times in some cases. There was lots that happened in quick succession as I neared the end of the book and at times it did feel slightly rushed as if events were being sped through.
Overall, The Daughters of Victory Street was a delightful, entertaining and pleasant read despite some of the issues I have outlined above. It felt like a catch up with old friends and there is warmth and family relations at its heart. Given the abrupt ending I feel one more based on these characters would round off the series nicely.
January 11, 2022
The Daughters of Victory Street by Pam Howes is a charming post-World War II historical saga. It is the fourth novel in The Bryant Sisters series. I recommend reading this series in order. This will allow you to get to know the characters and their back stories. We return to Wavetree, Liverpool, England on Victory Street where it is February of 1952. It is a close community on Victory Street. The residents take care of each other. Bella and Edie have been focusing on their families. Fran has been absent from Liverpool following the scandal with her ex-husband, but she misses her friends. When another resident on Victory Street decides to move, their house is perfect for Fran and her child. With Fran’s return, The Bryant Sisters begin rehearsing. They have plenty of new songs thanks to Fran and Bobby. Dianna, Earl’s daughter, is a beautiful singer. Earl has her and Levi entering a singing competition. Singing, though, is not what Dianna wishes to do when she graduates. She wishes to become a nurse following in her Aunt Ruby’s footsteps. We follow Dianna as she passes her exams and enters the nursing program at the Royal Hospital. We get to see Dianna blossom into a lovely woman who makes big decisions regarding her future. It is great catching up with Bella, Edie, Fran as well as their families and friends. The Daughters of Victory Street is an emotional novel that lets readers see what life was like after World War II in England. Restrictions are still in place even in the 1950s. People are happy the war is over and are looking forward to moving on with their lives. I thought The Daughters of Victory Street was well-written with likeable, relatable, and realistic characters. It is enjoyable catching up with Fran, Bella, and Edie plus get them develop as time moves forward. Dianna experiences racism in her life at various times. I like how the author dealt with this issue. Bella and Bobby discover their daughter, Lizzie has a health issue. The couple takes the matter in stride, and I like how everyone rallies around to help them. We watch the families grow and adapt as the years pass by. The Daughters of Victory Street is a heartwarming saga with laughter, courage, grief, perseverance, disappointment, hope, and most of all- love.
January 14, 2022
The Daughters of Victory Street by Pam Howes is fourth in a series. What a fun journey this has been. When we started, families were young and we watched them grow. The Bryant Sisters became popular entertainers during the war, appearing for service men, singing the popular tunes of the day. Babies were born; weddings were celebrated; deaths were mourned. Now it's years later and those young families have grown to have families of their own. It's really a rather sunny view of life, the races mixing with very little blow back, which brings me to one objection I have. Referring to people of African descent as Black is a little more modern than, at least, the beginning of this book. There's a great deal of political correctness and wishful thinking herein, which actually does not take away from how enjoyable it is. Fen and Mary have aged pretty gracefully given the hardships they have suffered. They have both settled down with second husbands and are enjoying life as grandmothers to the entire brook, those related and those not. Scott and Delores, Earl's brother and sister-in-law have brought their family to England where he plans to resume his career as an architect. Their two daughters help round out the trio that Earl's daughter, Dianna, is the lead singer for.
There is some racism, but it is mild compared to probably the actual fact. This is a lovely series about several families, not without their problems, that all live on the same street in Liverpool. There is so much camaraderie and love shared amongst them all, with relatively minor problems, mostly, popping up which never rob them of their positive dispositions and willingness to help one another. People fall in love, or don't; have babies, or don't; celebrate holidays together; and simply live their lives on the cusp of the modern world. We witness the death of a king, the coronation of a queen, and the birth of rock and roll within these pages. All certainly worth one's time. I continue to enjoy this series and hope there are more to come.
I was invited to read a free e-ARC of The Daughters of Victory Street by Bookoutre, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #netgalley #bookoutre #pamhowes #thedaughtersofvictorystreet
There is some racism, but it is mild compared to probably the actual fact. This is a lovely series about several families, not without their problems, that all live on the same street in Liverpool. There is so much camaraderie and love shared amongst them all, with relatively minor problems, mostly, popping up which never rob them of their positive dispositions and willingness to help one another. People fall in love, or don't; have babies, or don't; celebrate holidays together; and simply live their lives on the cusp of the modern world. We witness the death of a king, the coronation of a queen, and the birth of rock and roll within these pages. All certainly worth one's time. I continue to enjoy this series and hope there are more to come.
I was invited to read a free e-ARC of The Daughters of Victory Street by Bookoutre, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #netgalley #bookoutre #pamhowes #thedaughtersofvictorystreet
January 20, 2022
Saga fans will thoroughly enjoy curling up with best-selling author Pam Howes’ latest Liverpool saga, The Daughters of Victory Street.
It’s 1952 and although the war might be over, its effects are still being felt by the inhabitants of Victory Street in Liverpool. Life is tough and money is tight, however, Bella Harrison refuses to let this get her down. She is determined to keep smiling and to look on the bright side of life – even if that begins to get more and more challenging with each passing day. Bella has to juggle her singing career recording songs with The Bryant Sisters with raising her son Levi whom she had with American pilot Earl while married to her husband Bobby.
Earl’s daughter Dianna is trying to make a life for herself in Liverpool. Having decided to become a nurse, Dianna soon discovers that her chosen profession requires her to work long hours and perform grueling tasks under the watchful and critical eye of a matron who seems intent on making her life hell. However, Dianna soon realises that life needn’t be constant toil and studying when she catches the eye of a handsome art student and finds herself at a crossroads between her professional ambitions and a burgeoning romance.
Life at Victory Street is certainly never dull because just when the two young women begin to settle into their new lives, they are rocked by a shocking twist of fate that could put paid to their futures. Will happiness ever be within reach of the daughters of Victory Street? Or will disappointment and regret end up being the only things they can look forward to?
Full of hope and heart, The Daughters of Victory Street is another addictive Liverpool saga from Pam Howes. From the moment readers step into the world Pam Howes creates, they are immediately drawn into a close-knit community where drama and emotion abound. Bella and Dianna are two terrific characters readers will warm to and cheer on in their quest for happiness in this addictive, poignant and heartwarming saga.
Perfect for Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest fans, The Daughters of Victory Street is another must-read by Pam Howes.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
It’s 1952 and although the war might be over, its effects are still being felt by the inhabitants of Victory Street in Liverpool. Life is tough and money is tight, however, Bella Harrison refuses to let this get her down. She is determined to keep smiling and to look on the bright side of life – even if that begins to get more and more challenging with each passing day. Bella has to juggle her singing career recording songs with The Bryant Sisters with raising her son Levi whom she had with American pilot Earl while married to her husband Bobby.
Earl’s daughter Dianna is trying to make a life for herself in Liverpool. Having decided to become a nurse, Dianna soon discovers that her chosen profession requires her to work long hours and perform grueling tasks under the watchful and critical eye of a matron who seems intent on making her life hell. However, Dianna soon realises that life needn’t be constant toil and studying when she catches the eye of a handsome art student and finds herself at a crossroads between her professional ambitions and a burgeoning romance.
Life at Victory Street is certainly never dull because just when the two young women begin to settle into their new lives, they are rocked by a shocking twist of fate that could put paid to their futures. Will happiness ever be within reach of the daughters of Victory Street? Or will disappointment and regret end up being the only things they can look forward to?
Full of hope and heart, The Daughters of Victory Street is another addictive Liverpool saga from Pam Howes. From the moment readers step into the world Pam Howes creates, they are immediately drawn into a close-knit community where drama and emotion abound. Bella and Dianna are two terrific characters readers will warm to and cheer on in their quest for happiness in this addictive, poignant and heartwarming saga.
Perfect for Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest fans, The Daughters of Victory Street is another must-read by Pam Howes.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
February 21, 2022
1952, Liverpool.The Second World War has cast a long shadow over Victory Street, and who knows if the remaining families will ever fully recover?
In the face of hardship,Bella Harrison is determined to see the bright side. She is back recording songs with her singing trio,The Bryant Sisters,and against all odds, Bella and her husband Bobby are finding ways to muddle through life as newlyweds whilst raising little Levi, Bella’s child with Black American pilot Earl Franklin Junior.
Meanwhile Earl’s daughter Dianna is adjusting to her new life in Liverpool.Determined to forge her own path, she has her heart set on becoming a nurse.However Dianna soon discovers that the reality of nursing is long hours of gruelling work, performed under constant scrutiny from the dreaded matron – who seems to take pleasure in making Dianna’s life miserable.When a handsome art student catches her eye,Dianna finds herself at the crossroads between ambition and love.
But just as the young women settle into their new lives, the close-knit community of Victory Street is rocked once more.Can the daughters of Victory Street face their challenges together, and seize a chance at happiness now that it is finally within reach?
Housewives' Choice was a BBC Radio record request programme,broadcast every morning on the BBC Light Programme.
Carroll Richard Levis was a Canadian talent scout, impresario and radio and television broadcaster, mainly working in Britain.
His touring stage shows attracted thousands of applicants from potential performers,as well as large theatre audiences, and his first radio shows, Carroll Levis and his Discoveries, were broadcast in September 1936.He returned in 1953,when The Carroll Levis Discovery Show moved to television,showcasing the talents of young people, with the catchline: "Truly,the discoveries of today are the stars of tomorrow".In the 1950s,the NHS was established but there was again a nursing shortage.Many young women were faced with a clear choice of either going into nursing or socialising and marrying.Matron was an imposing figure in charge of patient care,catering and cleaning.
In the face of hardship,Bella Harrison is determined to see the bright side. She is back recording songs with her singing trio,The Bryant Sisters,and against all odds, Bella and her husband Bobby are finding ways to muddle through life as newlyweds whilst raising little Levi, Bella’s child with Black American pilot Earl Franklin Junior.
Meanwhile Earl’s daughter Dianna is adjusting to her new life in Liverpool.Determined to forge her own path, she has her heart set on becoming a nurse.However Dianna soon discovers that the reality of nursing is long hours of gruelling work, performed under constant scrutiny from the dreaded matron – who seems to take pleasure in making Dianna’s life miserable.When a handsome art student catches her eye,Dianna finds herself at the crossroads between ambition and love.
But just as the young women settle into their new lives, the close-knit community of Victory Street is rocked once more.Can the daughters of Victory Street face their challenges together, and seize a chance at happiness now that it is finally within reach?
Housewives' Choice was a BBC Radio record request programme,broadcast every morning on the BBC Light Programme.
Carroll Richard Levis was a Canadian talent scout, impresario and radio and television broadcaster, mainly working in Britain.
His touring stage shows attracted thousands of applicants from potential performers,as well as large theatre audiences, and his first radio shows, Carroll Levis and his Discoveries, were broadcast in September 1936.He returned in 1953,when The Carroll Levis Discovery Show moved to television,showcasing the talents of young people, with the catchline: "Truly,the discoveries of today are the stars of tomorrow".In the 1950s,the NHS was established but there was again a nursing shortage.Many young women were faced with a clear choice of either going into nursing or socialising and marrying.Matron was an imposing figure in charge of patient care,catering and cleaning.
January 16, 2022
Liverpool England, 1952 Bella Harrison always looks to the positive side of everything. She is back at it recording new songs with the trio, The Bryant Sisters. Bella and Bobby are newlyweds and together are raising Bella’s son Levi who’s father is an American pilot Earl Franklin. Dianna, Earl’s daughter is adjusting to life in Liverpool and she is determined to become a nurse. But, Dianna begins to second guess her ambition to be a nurse, once she meets a handsome art student, and must make a decision between love and her passion for nursing. Just when things are beginning to settle down and everyone is finally within reach of being content and happy, Victory Street is shaken once again and it’s up to the Bryant Sisters to overcome the challenges and once again bring peace to the residents. I absolutely loved this story, The Bryant Sisters is such a wonderful, inspirational and heart-warming story. You can’t help but feel like your are part of the family. Truly a story to be savoured and inspirational historical fiction at its best. I was totally drawn into this series from the first book to the last. But I would have to say that this is my most favorite installment of the series. I can’t recommend it enough, beyond phenomenal.
Thank you Pam Howes for such a wonderful continuation to The Bryant Sisters series. I absolutely love Victory Street and the hope that always seems to reside there. I loved this wonderfully well written story, and I highly recommend it.
Thank you Pam Howes for such a wonderful continuation to The Bryant Sisters series. I absolutely love Victory Street and the hope that always seems to reside there. I loved this wonderfully well written story, and I highly recommend it.
February 16, 2022
Wonderful book.
I love all of the books that Pam writes and am very much enjoying this series about the Bryant sisters Bella,
Edie and Fran and their extended families.
This book doesn't let us down it has many warm characters and references to the rock and roll decade. One of them being, Don & Phil the twins (Everley).
Life is starting to get back to some normality after the war
A lot of the book revolves around Dianna, Earl's daughter who has a wonderful singing voice but is digging her heels in wanting to be a nurse, much to her dad's disappointment. The whole family is talented her little brother Levi is learning to play the guitar and also has a brilliant voice, but Dianne is fed up with singing Shirley Temple songs with him and will be glad when the time comes for her to go to nursing college.
The book touches on racism in the day and how awful it was how poor folk were treated because they have different coloured skin.
Such a lovely heartwarming story set in Liverpool in the 1950's you will fall in love with the characters and their daily lives.
From England to America it has drama, determination, and courage. Plus so much more.
Pam is such a wonderful writer and I enjoy her stories immensely.
I love all of the books that Pam writes and am very much enjoying this series about the Bryant sisters Bella,
Edie and Fran and their extended families.
This book doesn't let us down it has many warm characters and references to the rock and roll decade. One of them being, Don & Phil the twins (Everley).
Life is starting to get back to some normality after the war
A lot of the book revolves around Dianna, Earl's daughter who has a wonderful singing voice but is digging her heels in wanting to be a nurse, much to her dad's disappointment. The whole family is talented her little brother Levi is learning to play the guitar and also has a brilliant voice, but Dianne is fed up with singing Shirley Temple songs with him and will be glad when the time comes for her to go to nursing college.
The book touches on racism in the day and how awful it was how poor folk were treated because they have different coloured skin.
Such a lovely heartwarming story set in Liverpool in the 1950's you will fall in love with the characters and their daily lives.
From England to America it has drama, determination, and courage. Plus so much more.
Pam is such a wonderful writer and I enjoy her stories immensely.
January 8, 2022
This is Book 4 in The Bryant sisters series. Again like all the others in this series I absolutely loved this book. Looking back I can’t believe that I read my first Pam Howes book back in 2016 and from then on I was completely hooked on her stories. This author is one I never need to read the blurb I just know I am going to love whatever she writes. In the Daughters of Victory Street we are back with the lovely trio of Bella, Fran and Edie, along with their families and friends, It is 1952: and the United Kingdom is undergoing big changes with the death of the King and his daughter Princess Elizabeth taking to the throne. People are getting back on their feet after the war . Like all other books by this author I can honestly imagine myself being there during that time so well is everything described in the book. There is both sadness and happiness in this book but it also shows how friendships can be so strong and survive what ever life can put in front of you. I can’t wait to read more from this amazingly talented author.
January 13, 2022
This is book four in the Bryant Sisters series and each one has been a pleasure to read. We are now in the early 1950’s and the families of the Bryant Sisters are growing. This is an emotional read covering the ups and downs of the girls and their families but also the Nation’s as they learnt of the death of the beloved King George VI and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. We find out how Earl’s family are settling in to life in Liverpool as Dianna leaves school and has to decide on her career will she sing like Earl hopes or has she got other ideas. I don’t want to give away too much but I can highly recommend this book you won’t be disappointed. Another great addition to Pam’s books.
February 13, 2022
I found the books in this series compelling, entertaining, but also full of food for thought and a good way to learn about the changes in the way of living.
This book is set at the beginning of the 50s and life goes on and there's a lot going on for the characters even if they have to face hardships never losing hope.
Great characters, vivid historical background.
Can't wait to read the next book.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
This book is set at the beginning of the 50s and life goes on and there's a lot going on for the characters even if they have to face hardships never losing hope.
Great characters, vivid historical background.
Can't wait to read the next book.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
February 28, 2022
This was the last in an enjoyable series of books following three friends from before the second world war to the coronation of Elizabeth II. Having read the series of books from the start it was nice to see it come to an end. However I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the others. Maybe because the focus was off the original trio or because the series had run it's course. I did feel the ending seemed to arrive rather abruptly. Overall I have really enjoyed the series. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.
December 11, 2021
I was about 20% through the book when it seemed like bits of the story were missing. What I hadn't realised was that I'd missed the 3rd book in the series. However this didn't distract from my enjoyment of the book, which was a good, easy read. However I was slightly disappointed by the ending as it just finished suddenly, more like the end of a chapter rather than the end of the book. Still, I guess that leaves it open for another book, which I shall look forward to
January 20, 2022
Great read
Pam Howes never disappoints and this her 4th book in The Bryant Sisters series was a brilliant follow on!
I love the way Pam really describes her Characters to you and they come alive to you whilst reading.
I hope there is another in this series?
Don't forget to start reading book 1 of the series. You will need some tissues - but I cannot recommend this writer enough.
Pam Howes never disappoints and this her 4th book in The Bryant Sisters series was a brilliant follow on!
I love the way Pam really describes her Characters to you and they come alive to you whilst reading.
I hope there is another in this series?
Don't forget to start reading book 1 of the series. You will need some tissues - but I cannot recommend this writer enough.
January 18, 2022
I love The Bryant Sisters series and The Daughters of Victory Street just added to the delight I feel. Pam brings the city of Liverpool to life, and makes me want to visit very soon! The women are strong characters, who epitomize friendship. I am loving reading their journeys, long may it continue.
December 13, 2021
With grateful thanks to netgalley and Pam Howes for an early copy in return for an honest opinion.
This being the 4th book it was such a treat to have a catch up, pam never disapoints. I can highly recommend this series fantastic characters and premise such a delight to read
This being the 4th book it was such a treat to have a catch up, pam never disapoints. I can highly recommend this series fantastic characters and premise such a delight to read
January 20, 2022
Great Series
A truly great bunch of brits "just getting on with it" come what may. And a good deal of history thrown in. The storylines were suberb and the emotions were spot on. Anyone interested in England's homefront during WW 2 will love these books.
A truly great bunch of brits "just getting on with it" come what may. And a good deal of history thrown in. The storylines were suberb and the emotions were spot on. Anyone interested in England's homefront during WW 2 will love these books.
February 1, 2022
Really like Pam Howes style of writing and book 4 of this series did not disappoint. I would recommend reading the first 3 books although the author is very good at refreshing you on the characters as you read. Really enjoyable read.
April 25, 2022
A good read
You feel that you live in the streets that the people in the book live in and you feel transported through the book it seems so real a good read you don't want to put the book down
You feel that you live in the streets that the people in the book live in and you feel transported through the book it seems so real a good read you don't want to put the book down
March 18, 2023
Have really enjoyed all the Victory Street stories and have just bought book 5, I understand it's the last one in the series. I know there are other books written about this era and at the end of the day they can be similar. However I enjoy reading them all.
May 3, 2023
Nice reading
I enjoyed reading this book. It seems like an easy life for the Bryant girls . Everything falls in place , even though there are bad things along the way. Such as divorce,death, I can't wait to read next book.
I enjoyed reading this book. It seems like an easy life for the Bryant girls . Everything falls in place , even though there are bad things along the way. Such as divorce,death, I can't wait to read next book.
October 10, 2023
4th book in the Bryant sisters series takes place in Liverpool in the 1950s. Bella is back recording songs at the studio, Earl’s American family has come to live In the city, moving from New Orleans and the friends and children are all pursuing their careers and lives. Loving this series
January 19, 2022
A charming and engaging read in the series, it’s a mixture of happy and sad moments for Bella and her family and friends.
January 23, 2022
Brilliant as ever
Brilliant as ever. Lovely light hearted read, as enjoyable as all the books. Brilliant author makes it feel you've gone back in time
Brilliant as ever. Lovely light hearted read, as enjoyable as all the books. Brilliant author makes it feel you've gone back in time
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