Even with the country at war, the show must go on... As war is declared theatres are closed - is it the end for the Variety Girls? Cleethorpes ?? Struggling to keep their spirits up as the reality of war hits home, fiends Jessie Delaney and Frances O'Leary search for work to see them through until they can sing and dance again. Frances followed her dreams of becoming a dancer and ended up with a broken heart. But that's not all she was left with when her lover abandoned her, and keeping her secret from her friends grows more difficult as time goes on. But with her lover returning to England, how long before the truth comes to light? Secrets aren't good for anyone and Frances isn't the only one hiding things from her friends and carrying on with a heavy heart. Can the Variety Girls pull together to help each other through the tough times or will their secrets tear them apart?
Tracy Baines Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
Diese Autorin konzentriert sich auf das Leben von Frauen, die sich aus einschränkenden Umgebungen befreien und auf ihrem Weg zu ihren Träumen nach Unabhängigkeit und Erfüllung streben. Ihre Erzählungen sind in bestimmten Orten verwurzelt, die die Persönlichkeiten und Entscheidungen der Charaktere prägen. Eine tiefe Verbundenheit zu ihrer Herkunft und Heimatstadt durchdringt ihr Werk, auch wenn die Geschichten anderswo spielen. Die Autorin erforscht Themen wie Freiheitsdrang und die Suche nach der eigenen Identität.
But following her dreams on stage will mean being separated from sweetheart Harry.As she starts her new job, it's not long before she forms a close-knit friendship with Frances and Dolly, although the girls soon find that life in the theatre isn't always glamorous.