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Pride and Joy

On sale

25th November 2010

Price: £6.99

Selected:  ebook / ISBN-13: 9780755383368

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On the eve of war, a young woman faces struggles in life and love…

Dee Williams writes a heart-breaking saga in Pride and Joy – a tale of the powerful bond between siblings, and the search for true love. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court.


For sixteen-year-old Mary Harris, growing up in Rotherhithe in 1934 has its ups and downs. She has a good job in a biscuit factory and a best friend, Liz, who’s fun to be with, but she’s worried about her younger brother Eddie. Eddie is a difficult child whose bad behaviour affects the whole family. Although Mary’s stepfather Ted denies losing his temper with the boy, Mary’s seen the bruises on Eddie’s small body. She wishes her parents would take Eddie to a specialist as perhaps then they would find out what’s wrong with him.

Mary escapes her problems for a while when she meets Liz’s handsome brother Billy, who’s a sailor. And when a fortune-teller predicts romance is in the air, Mary’s sure that Billy is the one for her. But the future holds some surprises for Mary, and there’s heartbreak to come before she can find true love.

What readers are saying about Pride and Joy:

‘This moving story is a wonderful read, set in wartime Rotherhithe but with a new angle. I enjoyed it immensely and was very pleased with the way it ended’

Brilliant storyline, could not put the book down

Excellent reading – five stars

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Reviews

Lesley Pearse
A cosy chair and a Dee Williams book is a little bit of heaven
Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Another fine saga by this ever-popular author
Historical Novels Review
Dee Williams knows her London setting thoroughly and recreates it convincingly with a few deft words
Woman's Weekly
An inspiring tale
Northern Echo
Harsh times, brave hearts and always a hint of hope
Newcastle Evening Gazette
An inspiring tale, full of surprises, intrigue and suspense