Hard Times on Weaver Street: A BRAND NEW gritty, heartbreaking historical saga from Chrissie Walsh for 2023

When the Great Depression hits Liverpool hard, can Weaver Street's close-knit community keep each other safe? As Liverpool and its residents begin to heal from the wounds and memories of World War I, life on Weaver Street in 1924 is blessedly peaceful. Widow Kitty Conlon is dreaming about her upcoming wedding to John, while her best friend Maggie is cursing her bad luck. At number fifteen, Mavis has a mysterious new lodger, and the O Malley family is missing their beloved Ireland. But as the Depression begins to bite, and the arrival of the Muller family on Weaver Street signals the worrying drumbeats of conflict coming from Germany, the fragile happiness and peace Liverpool has been enjoying looks destined to end. And as the neighbors pull together in the toughest of times, the women on Weaver Street face the prospect of waving their menfolk off to war.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

When the Great Depression hits Liverpool hard, can Weaver Street's close-knit community keep each other safe?

As Liverpool and its residents begin to heal from the wounds and memories of World War I, life on Weaver Street in 1924 is blessedly peaceful.

At number eleven, widow Kitty Conlon is dreaming about her upcoming wedding to John, while at number nine her best friend Maggie is cursing her bad luck as she juggles the demands of her cantankerous mother, stroppy daughter, and fly-by-night beau.

At number fifteen, Mavis has a mysterious new lodger, while further along the street, the O'Malley family is missing their beloved Ireland.

But as the Depression begins to bite, and the arrival of the Muller family on Weaver Street signals the worrying drumbeats of conflict coming from Germany, the fragile happiness and peace Liverpool has been enjoying looks destined to end.

And as the neighbors pull together in the toughest of times, the women on Weaver Street face the prospect of waving their menfolk off to war.

If you love Lyn Andrew, Katie Flynn, and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh.

What readers say about Chrissie Walsh's stories:

"This was a very, very, very good read from start to finish. I didn't want to put it down, the storyline is amazing."

"I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down and finished it in two days. Such a great author, I do hope there will be follow-on books on Weaver Street following the lives of all the people I've now come to know."

"Great book with brilliant characters, Kitty, Tom, Maggie, Beth, and lots more. One of the best books I've read this year. Can't wait until next one comes out to see what happens to Kitty and her family."

"Loved this story. Couldn't put it down. A fab read. Kitty showed what a strong character she was. I can't wait."

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802809497