Her Mother's Daughter

The moving and heartwarming story of one woman trying to make it on her own, from the bestselling author of The Open Door 
 
Kate Freeman, the daughter of the inimitable Rose Webster, is like her mother in more ways than one. But Kate has dreams of her own, dreams that could bring great joy - or terrible sorrow. 
 
In 1960, she moves to London to become a photographer. She has her mother's strength to guide her, but is that enough? 
 
With a long journey ahead of her and a lot of growing up to do, Kate will be put to the test. For her, her family and friends, the era that was dubbed "a time of peace" proves to be anything but. 
 
Tragedy, upheaval, and the tears and laughter of family life await . . . 
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Praise for Beryl Matthews: 
 
'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express 
 
'Catherine Cookson fans will love this' Woman's Own 
 
 'A winner . . . Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page' Billy Hopkins, author of Our Kid

Following the bestselling The Winter Child and The Spitfire Sweetheart, Her Mother's Daughter is the third and final instalment of the charming Webster family trilogy. 
 
Kate Freeman, the daughter of the inimitable Rose Webster, is like her mother in more ways than one. But Kate has dreams of her own, dreams that could bring joy but might bring sorrow. In 1960, Kate moves to London to become a photographer: she has her mother's strength to guide her, but is that enough? 
 
With a long journey ahead of her and a lot of growing up to do, Kate will be put to the test. For her, her family and friends, the era that was dubbed "a time of peace" proves to be anything but. Tragedy, upheaval, and the tears and laughter of family life await . . .

The Orphan of Farthing Street

Discover the heartwarming and uplifting story of a young orphan's survival in wartime London 
 
London, 1934. 
 
Growing up in poverty on Farthing Street, fourteen-year-old Amy Carter is no stranger to hardship. 
 
But when her father is hanged for murder and her mother dies suddenly soon after, orphaned Amy is in danger of being left homeless and unloved. 
 
Until one day, Amy's luck changes and she is taken in by Ben, an artist, and his kindly landlady, Mrs Dalton. 
 
Welcomed into the hearts of the residents of Mrs Dalton's home, Amy flourishes under their care and devotion. So when, five years later, she catches the eye of handsome doctor John Sterling, she almost believes she has left her past - and its troubles - behind her. 
 
Yet a gathering storm is threatening England. The prospect of war can shatter even the most charmed life. And for Amy, the bombs are still to fall . . . 
 
**Previously published as One Step at a Time** 
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Praise for Beryl Matthews: 
 
'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express 
 
'Catherine Cookson fans will love this' Woman's Own

A heartwarming and uplifting tale

Catherine Cookson fans will love this

Beryl Matthews published her first book at the age of 71 after joining a writers' group and has since written over twenty novels. Amongst other jobs she has worked at an aircraft factory, while her hobbies include travelling, swimming and golf, but writing is her number one priority.

London, 1934 
 
Growing up in poverty on Farthing Street, fourteen-year-old Amy Carter is no stranger to hardship. But when her father is hanged for murder and her mother dies suddenly soon after, orphaned Amy is in danger of being left homeless and unloved. 
 
Until one day, Amy's luck changes and she is taken in by Ben, an artist dazzled by her striking beauty, and his kindly landlady, Mrs Dalton. Welcomed into the hearts of the residents of Mrs Dalton's home, Amy flourishes under their care and devotion. So when she catches the eye of a handsome doctor, John Sterling, she almost believes she has left her past - and its troubles - behind her. 
 
Yet a gathering storm is threatening England. The prospect of war can shatter even the most charmed life. And for Amy, the bombs are still to fall . . .

The Spitfire Sweetheart

From the bestselling author of The Open Door comes a moving and uplifting story about a generation of young people living through World War II 
 
 September, 1939. 
 
 In the sleepy village of Roehampton, Annie Webster has finally found comfort for herself and her close-knit family, far from the poverty and hardships of their childhood in Bermondsey. 
 
 Then, an announcement shatters their newfound peace. England is at war . . . 
 
 As her brothers enlist for duty, Annie sacrifices her glamorous job in London for the urgent work of the WAAF, where women of all backgrounds pull together tirelessly for the war effort. 
 
 Brave, resourceful and determined to do her bit for her country, Annie's intelligence and warmth singles her out for a daring new role . . . 
 
But as Annie quickly catches the eye of a dashing officer, will she ever find peace in her heart? 
 
 And will Annie and her loved ones survive Britain's darkest hour? 
 
 
'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express 
 
 PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS WINGS OF THE MORNING

Praise for The Winter Child

A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author's own experience

September, 1939. 
 
In the sleepy village of Roehampton, Annie Webster has finally found comfort for herself and her close-knit family, far from the poverty and hardships of their childhood in Bermondsey. 
 
Then, an announcement shatters their newfound peace. England is at war . . . 
 
As her brothers enlist for duty, Annie sacrifices her glamorous job in London for the urgent work of the WAAF, where women of all backgrounds pull together tirelessly for the war effort. 
 
Brave, resourceful and determined to do her bit for her country, Annie quickly catches the eye of a dashing officer, and a daring new role emerges. 
 
But as the war darkens around her and tragedy looms, this spitfire sweetheart will soon learn that hardest task of all is finding peace in her heart . . .

The Winter Child

A HEARTWARMING AND UPLIFTING TALE FOR FANS OF CATHERINE COOKSON AND LESLEY PEARSE 
 
On the dark, rough streets of London in 1913, can one girl find the courage to open the door to her destiny? 
 
 Little Rose Webster's life has never been easy. Born in the slums of Bermondsey she has longed to escape her poor upbringing and violent step-father. 
 
But it's hard to escape these deprived streets . . . 
 
 Thankfully she has a quick mind and her insatiable thirst for knowledge means she excels at school - so perhaps she has a chance at a brighter future. 
 
 But Rose's dreams are shattered when she is forced to leave school and find work, leaving her with nothing to cling to but hope. 
 
 And as a dark figure from her past threatens further turmoil, this winter's child fears she will never see the spring . . . 
 
PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS THE OPEN DOOR 
 
 Praise for Beryl Matthews: 
 
 'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express 
 
 'Catherine Cookson fans will love this' Woman's Own

A winner . . . Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page

Billy Hopkins, bestselling author of Our Kid

A delightful story told with the assured touch of a born storyteller. I couldn't put it down

Bermondsey, London, 1913 
 
Little Rose Webster's life has never been easy. Born in the slums of Bermondsey she has longed to escape her poor upbringing and violent step-father. Yet these deprived streets are not so easily fled. 
 
Thankfully she has a quick mind and her insatiable thirst for knowledge means she excels at school - perhaps she has a future. 
 
But Rose's chances of improving her lot are shattered when she is forced to leave school and find work. As the doors to her dreams are slammed shut she has nothing to cling to but hope. 
 
And as a dark figure from her past threatens further turmoil, this winter's child fears she will never see the spring . . .

Riches to Rags

A moving and uplifting tale set in 1920s London, for fans of Downton Abbey, Dilly Court, and Lesley Pearse 
 
 November, 1929 
 
Sixteen-year-old Eugenie Winford is looking forward to Christmas in her family's elegant Russell Square mansion. But shortly before the holidays her world is shattered when her father suddenly dies. 
 
 Destitute and desperate to escape the marriage her mother has arranged to save them, Eugenie runs away, changing her name and disguising herself as a servant. 
 
 Hiding in the rundown streets of Lambeth and struggling, like so many others, with poverty and hardship, she finds true kindness and even love. 
 
 Yet little does Eugenie know she is hunted by her greedy blood relations - and a young man who hopes to save her . . . 
 
 Who will find her first? And can she ever return to the life she had before, even if she wanted to? 
 
 Praise for Beryl Matthews: 
 
 'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express 
 
'Catherine Cookson fans will love this' Woman's Own 
 
Previously published as A Change of Fortune

November 1929 and sixteen-year-old Eugenie Winford is looking forward to Christmas in her family's elegant Russell Square mansion. But shortly before the holidays Eugenie's world is shattered after she learns that her father has suddenly died. 
 
Destitute, and desperate to escape the marriage her mother has arranged to save them, Eugenie runs away, changing her name and disguising herself as a servant. 
 
Hiding in the rundown streets of Lambeth and struggling, like so many others, with poverty and hardship, she finds true kindness and even love there. 
 
Yet little does Eugenie know she is hunted by her greedy blood relations - and a young man who hopes to save her . . . 
 
Who will find her first? And can she ever return to the life she had before, even if she wanted to?

Wings of the Morning

From the author of the bestselling debut THE OPEN DOOR comes a moving and uplifting story about a generation of young people living through World War II. 
 
When war breaks out Annie Webster and her closeknit family find themselves - along with everyone else in the country - thrust into a world of uncertainty, danger and despair. Her brothers join up, her sweetheart Paul becomes a fighter pilot, and Annie, desperate to help, finds herself in the WAAF, where her intelligence and warmth singles her out for a role more daring than she can ever have known. 
 
All the time, the Battle of Britain is raging in the skies above her. The country has never needed its young people more, but will Annie and her loved ones survive its darkest hour?

Beryl Matthews

'A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author's own experience'

'A winner ... Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page'

1949, London. 
 
In the aftermath of the war, Angie Westwood thinks the hard times are behind her. But when her cousin, Jane, dies of heart failure at the tender age of twenty, leaving a three-year-old son and an unresolved mystery over his father's identity, her life changes beyond all expectations. 
 
Angie immediately adopts Danny and decides to bring him up as her own, but she is torn between a desire to trace his father - for the boy's sake - and her fear of losing him to this unknown man. 
 
Concerned about Danny's well-being, Angie takes him to visit John and Hettie Sawyer, whose farm she and Jane were evacuated to during the war. The moment they lay eyes on him it is immediately apparent to the Sawyers who Danny's father is. But should they share this news with Angie? For his identity will be the most enormous shock to her...

Beryl Matthews

Praise for An Orphan's Wish

'A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author's own experience'

'Catherine Cookson fans will love this'

'A winner ... Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page'

'A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author's own experience'

'Catherine Cookson fans will love this'

'A winner ... Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page'

'A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author's own experience'

'Catherine Cookson fans will love this'

'A winner ... Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page'

Books by Beryl Matthews

Series by Beryl Matthews

The Webster Family Trilogy

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