The two face a shared struggle as they attempt to try and simply survive. Their lot is one of poverty, and it grinds the energy out of the. It is a very tough life and even though the two girls have each other, even they know that they will not be able to lean on the other one forever and make it through on that shared support alone. Cadi, a young girl, wants to do her bit in WW2-torn Britain and decides to persuade her parents to let her travel to her Aunt with her brest friend and support the war effort in Liverpool. The story is kind of slowly burning, sometimes even a bit on the dull side. A little less could have been more.

The Winter Rose By Katie Flynn | Used | 9781529158076 | World The Winter Rose By Katie Flynn | Used | 9781529158076 | World

Cadi & Poppy live in Wales and feel they are in a dead end job they want to join the forces but are still too young. They end up in Liverpool where in the end they end up with Maria who they work for. Cadi is an independent woman and feels she doesn’t need a man to help her. We see what happens to the two of them over the book which was good. This book is the follow up to The Rose Queen, it is best to read this book first or the story will not flow as well. The heatwarming festive follow-up to The Rose Queen, from beloved Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Flynn.The festive follow-up to The Rose Queen , from beloved Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Flynn. The Winter Rose had many sub-plots that weren't closed in a satisfying way for example, the Daphne - Aled - Cadi plot, Izzy's father Eric wasn't explored - why was he murdered? Who was he involved in? The plot twist of Izzy and Jez as sibling was out of the blue after saving Raquel. I liked the idea of these female characters feeling empowered with their war work, but this empowerment is undermined by their attention to gossip. There, she reconnects with long lost family - but will she be able to uncover the truth that tore them apart all those years ago? However, if you want a sentimental read full of nostalgia and endearing characters, who are ever optimistic despite adversity, and females who are determined to succeed in a male dominated world, this is definitely the read for you.

Katie Flynn - Penguin Books UK Katie Flynn - Penguin Books UK

Cadi races to be with her beau and. at his bedside, they make each other a promise that Cadi hopes she'll never have to keep. From here we meet some colorful characters. Some friendly and some not so, the book covers domestic violence, and jealously. A lovely, easily read and meaningful tale written by one of my favourite authors, can't wait for the next book! And this one certainly filled this criteria and was a really good read. Such a good read that as I read before bed I had some very late nights.When she got older, she decided that she wanted to join a writing group. She joined a writing circle and it helped not only inspire and focus her but got her started on writing short stories and articles and working on her writing. She started writing novels in 1971, but only because there was a strike that got rid of her main income and this was the catalyst for her to turn to fiction. Having said that, once I had reset my brain to understand this was more of a sentimental piece focusing on love and friendship, I began to enjoy myself. Flynn looks at the joys of leaving home to discover yourself, and the relinquishment of the protection and comfort of a family bubble.