The Widow's Choice

Nancy Revell is the author of twelve titles in the bestselling Shipyard Girls series - which tells the story of a group of women who work together in a Sunderland ship yard during the Second World War. Her latest books, The Widow's Choice, A Secret in the Family and A Daughter's Love feature some of the characters from the world of the Shipyard Girls series in a new County Durham setting. Nancy's books have sold more than half a million copies across all editions. 
 
Before becoming an author, Nancy was a journalist who worked for all the national newspapers, providing them with hard-hitting news stories and in-depth features. She also wrote amazing and inspirational true life stories for just about every woman's magazine in the country.

'An epic follow-up to the bestselling Shipyard Girls series' Peterborough Telegraph 
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1949, County Durham. 
 
From the Shipyards of Sunderland to Lady of the Manor . . . 
 
When Angie marries her sweetheart Quentin and moves into Cuthford Manor to begin their new life together, she feels like the luckiest woman in the world. 
 
But Quentin falls victim to a tragic accident and Angie's life is left devastated. Now, along with the prospect of rebuilding her life, she is faced with an impossible choice that will have far-reaching consequences for herself and those she loves most. 
 
Angie will need to draw on the help of her family, the community of Cuthford Manor and her old friends from the shipyards if she's to find happiness again. 
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Readers love The Widow's Choice: 
 
'This was so worth waiting for' 
'An unforgettable story' 
'Nancy is a fantastic storyteller' 
'A great read and a superb writer' 
'Everything I expected and more' 
'This book held me from beginning to end' 
'So looking forward to the next one' 
'Wow. What an amazing read!' 
'Just brilliant!' 
 
Praise for Nancy Revell: 
 
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 
'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
‘A well-written story with vivid characters’ Anna Jacobs 
‘An uplifting read with a very satisfying conclusion’ Rosie Goodwin 
 
**Nancy Revell's next book, The Mother's Secret, is available to pre-order now!**

Shipyard Girls 1

The Shipyard Girls

THE FIRST SHIPYARD GIRLS NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NANCY REVELL. 
 
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' The Northern Echo 
 
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Sunderland, 1940, and the women go to the shipyards to do their bit for the war effort. 
 
Polly never dreamed she would be able to work in the shipyards like the men in her family but times are tough and her new job ends up giving her more than she ever expected when she meets enigmatic dock diver Tommy Watts. 
 
During the day, head welder Rosie teaches her fledgling flock of trainees their new trade, but at night she hides a secret life. 
 
And mother hen Gloria signs up to escape her brutal husband, but finds she cannot run from her problems. 
 
The Shipyard Girls start off as strangers - but end up forging an unbreakable bond of friendship in the most difficult times. 
 
Praise for The Shipyard Girls series: 
 
'the author is one to watch' Sun 
 
'A brilliant read' Take a Break 
 
'Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman

The Shipyard Girls Series Book 12

Three Cheers for the Shipyard Girls

THE FINAL NOVEL IN THE **BESTSELLING** SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES! 
 
January 1945. Spring is in the air. And so is victory. 
 
Wedding bells are ringing at long last for Gloria and her soon-to-be husband Jack. But she can't rest until her youngest son is safely home. 
 
Head welder Rosie is delighted her own husband has returned from enemy territory. But the promise of victory brings more change... Her squad has come so far - what will happen when the war ends? 
 
Meanwhile Helen is caught between two men - but must hide her true feelings from the one she loves. Can her fellow women welders help Helen follow her heart? 
 
Only by working together will the Shipyard Girls win the day! 
 
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Praise for Nancy Revell: 
 
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 
 
'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph

The Shipyard Girls Series Book 11

Shipyard Girls Under the Mistletoe

The eleventh novel in the brilliant Shipyard Girls series from Sunday Times bestselling author, Nancy Revell.

Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!

Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages

THE ELEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES 
 
Sunderland, 1944 
 
As the promise of victory draws closer, this Christmas will surely be one to remember. 
 
It should be a magical time for Dorothy, who has just been proposed to by her sweetheart Toby. But with each day that passes, Dorothy's feelings for someone else are growing stronger. Now she has an impossible choice to make. 
 
Gloria is thrilled that her sweetheart Jack is finally home after more than two years away. But his past is continuing to catch up with them both - creating untold heartache for Gloria and everyone she holds dear. 
 
Meanwhile Helen must contend with the fall-out of a shocking family secret that has repercussions for all the Shipyard Girls, while holding out hope for her own happy ending... 
 
Can a little festive magic help them win the day? 
 
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Praise for Nancy Revell: 
 
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 
 
'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
 
'Emotional and gripping' Take a Break

The Shipyard Girls on the Home Front

The tenth novel in the brilliant Shipyard Girls series from Sunday Times bestselling author, Nancy Revell.

Heart-warming... powerful story telling from a great saga author.

The latest instalment in the Shipyard saga is a pleasure to read. 4 Stars

THE TENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES 
 
'Emotional and gripping' Take a Break 
 
December 1943 
 
 As the war effort gathers steam in Europe, it's all hands on deck on the home front. 
 
 Gloria is over the moon to be reunited with her sweetheart Jack. But her sons Bobby and Gordon are away with the Navy and still know nothing of their mother's divorce and new half-sister. 
 
 Rosie's squad of welders must work gruelling hours in the yard as they prepare for the Allied invasion of Normandy. All the while Rosie herself waits anxiously for news of her husband Peter, who is carrying out dangerous work as an undercover operative in France. 
 
 Meanwhile welder Dorothy has a feeling that her beau Toby is planning to pop the question when he's next on leave. But it seems that her head is being turned by someone closer to home... 
 
 It will take great strength and friendship if the shipyard girls are to weather the storms to come. 
 
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Praise for Nancy Revell 
 
 'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 
 
 'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph

A Christmas Wish for the Shipyard Girls

The ninth novel in the brilliant Shipyard Girls series from Sunday Times bestselling author, Nancy Revell.

**THE NINTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES** 
 
'Emotional and gripping' Take a Break 
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Sunderland, 1943: As Christmas approaches in the shipyards, everyone is hoping for a little magic... 
 
Helen would love to find the courage to tell the dashing Dr Parker of her true feelings for him. But how can she when he clearly has eyes for someone else? 
 
More than a year has passed since Bel's wedding to sweetheart Joe. She knows she has much to feel thankful for and yet there is still one burning desire which she cannot ignore. 
 
And as Polly grows with child, she hopes against hope for a safe delivery - and that her husband Tommy can soon return from the front line to meet their new arrival. 
 
There will be storms to weather, but guided by their strength and friendship there is still hope for each of the shipyard girls that their Christmas wishes will come true. 
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Praise for Nancy Revell 
 
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 
 
'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
 
'The author is one to watch' Sun 
 
'Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman

Nancy Revell

'An epic follow-up to the bestselling Shipyard Girls series' Peterborough Telegraph 
_______________________________1945, Sunderland. Ida Boulter makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave her five children behind as she escapes her husband and moves to London to start afresh with the love of her life. 
 
1953, County Durham. Ida’s children have since built a new life in the beautiful home of Cuthford Manor – looked after by their eldest sibling Angie and her husband. 
 
But their world is about to be rocked once again when their mother turns up out of the blue for the first time in eight years. 
 
She has come back bearing a secret she can no longer keep from her family. 
 
Will telling the truth cause more harm than good? 
 
Only their love for one another will carry them through the turbulent times ahead. 
_______________________________Readers love Nancy Revell: 
 
'This was so worth waiting for' 
'An unforgettable story' 
'Nancy is a fantastic storyteller' 
'A great read and a superb writer' 
'Everything I expected and more' 
'This book held me from beginning to end' 
'So looking forward to the next one' 
'Wow. What an amazing read!' 
'Just brilliant!' 
 
Praise for Nancy Revell: 
 
'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 
'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 
‘A well-written story with vivid characters’ Anna Jacobs 
‘An uplifting read with a very satisfying conclusion’ Rosie Goodwin

Nancy Revell

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