The Girl From Liverpool

by Elizabeth Morton

Will the coming war divide them . . . ?

For as long as she can remember Peggy O’Shea has been expected to work at the family dairy, look after her younger siblings, and eventually marry cow-keeper Martin Gallagher. And that’s the way it has predictably gone, apart from one glorious summer when at the age of eight she meets handsome Anthony Giardano.

But there’s bad blood between the Irish O’Sheas and the Italian Giardanos, so perhaps for the sake of both of their families, it’s a good thing when Anthony suddenly disappears.

Ten years later at the start of the war, Peggy bumps into Anthony again. But as they begin to rekindle their friendship, Italy joins forces with Germany and Liverpool turns on its Italian residents overnight, making any relationship between Peggy and Anthony impossible . . .

The Girl From Liverpool is a gritty World War Two historical saga from Elizabeth Morton, acclaimed author of Angel of Liverpool.

422 pages, Hardcover

Published July 1, 2022

Reviews

[Carol-ann Gibson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my second Elizabeth Morton book and I think I may have to get the rest that I haven't read because this is another one I devoured!

Elizabeth has a way of really getting you into these books from the first few pages.

I loved reading about the lives of the characters before the war and how things changed especially for the Italians and Germans.

Peggy was such a fab character and I loved her relationship with Antonio. Martin on the other hand.....not so much.

If you haven't read one of Elizabeth's books then I highly recommend. They are easy but good reads. If you love historical fiction or sagas then these books are for you.

Thanks for sending me this book to review it did not disappoint!

[Tessa Costello · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Elizabeth Morton’s best book yet! Absolutely loved this. So much drama and such a beautiful story, brilliantly told. This writer has so much humour in her books even though the story takes you to places where you are reminded of how hard life was. There are parts of this book that I learned about things that happened in the war that I had never heard of before. The characters of Peggy and Anthony were just so lovely. The book made me cry but the writer so skilfully brought me back to a happy place. If you’re a fan of saga this is a must read.

[Hannah Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a little bit of a secret history geek, I love learning about the war and the past in general which is a big reason of why I enjoy this genre so much, I get to read a fab story but also feel like I’m learning something at the same time.

Elizabeth’s writing took me straight to the streets of Liverpool across both timelines (we start in 1930 before skipping forward to 1940) and I really could envisage myself in Peg’s shoes. She’s such a down to earth and realistic character that everything just bought to life through the pages.

I have to say I really didn’t like Martin and was waiting for the moment that Peg would be released from his clutches, especially after the moment on the sofa. It did shock me a bit that she was able to just carry on after this as if that had happened in modern life I’m sure it would have played out completely different!

Anthony in contrast was like a breath of fresh air, to see how much lighter Peg was in his company was so nice and I just wanted to whisk them both away from everything so that they could be happy together.

I really enjoyed reading this and though it was my first book by Elizabeth I’m very sure that it won’t be my last and will be adding her onto my library list!

[Mrs Nancy Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice easy read. I like stories set in war time, a bit hard to believe at times, but I enjoyed it.

[Laura Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading this book. I will definitely be reading more books by the author. I didn’t want to put it down

[Lizzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant insight into life in Liverpool during the Second World War. Great writing with drama and wit, that I didn’t want to end. Thankfully there’s another saga to come :)

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

About Peg who gets pregnant just before the war but loves Anthony, in the end she marries Anthony. Catherine Cookson style about families. A good read.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional read.

[michelle & ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

I enjoyed this book but it was a bit predictable in places but would recommend and read more by this author.

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