{"product_id":"9781801629553","title":"The Mersey Mistress : The start of a gritty historical saga series from Sheila Riley","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe start of a new gripping family saga series from Liverpool's very own bestselling author, Sheila Riley.Everyone needs a good samaritan, especially on Christmas Eve...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiverpool Docks, 1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Swift is a hard-working, straight-talking woman of substance who does not suffer fools gladly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when tragedy strikes on a bitter Christmas Eve, Ruby and her beloved husband Archie take matters into their own hands when a trusted employee's house is mysteriously engulfed by flames and lives are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrphaned by the fire, Ruby welcomes heartbroken sixteen-year-old Anna Cassidy, into her home but is unable to save Anna's twelve-year-old brother Sam, who is sent by the Church to Canada as a Homeboy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan Ruby help mend a broken heart and can these two children ever be reunited or is there another higher game in play?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMersey Mistress takes you on a journey to another time, another place. From the banks of the River Mersey to the frozen waters of the Canadian Saint Laurence River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love Mersey Mistress, you'll love Reckoners Row and the Dockside Saga series Catch the epic next book Mersey Angels, available now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for Sheila Riley:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This author knows the Liverpool she writes about; masterly storytelling from a true Mersey Mistress.' - Lizzie Lane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A thoroughly enjoyable, powerful novel' - Lyn Andrews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Loved it. Love all of Sheila Reillys books, good down to earth stories about real people, can't wait to read the next book in the series.' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An enchanting, warm and deeply touching story' - Cathy Sharp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Liked this book very much, interesting right from the beginning which l like. Kept me wanting to read more very day. Can't wait for the next book in the saga.' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'What a great read from this amazing author You don't want to put this book down thouroly enjoyed it from start to finish' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful and totally absorbing family saga that is not to be missed. I turned the pages almost faster than I could read.' - Carol Rivers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This book was everything I love in a read. Historical drama at its best. Set in Liverpool depicting the tasking way of life around the set of WW1. '- Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A fabulous story of twists and turns - a totally unputdownable, page turner that had me cheering on the characters. I loved it!' - Rosie Hendry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boldwood Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49644823576824,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":64.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8208\/6904\/files\/9781801629553-1.jpg?v=1783745078","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.au\/products\/9781801629553","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}