#BlogTour #Review #TheHalfpennyGirlsAtChristmas

As Christmas approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg continue to face hardships growing up on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool. Penniless, their friendship has helped them survive this far, but it'll take more than that to see them through the dark days that lie ahead . . .

Newly married Alice receives shocking news about her pregnancy that threatens the future she's always dreamed of, Marg is struggling to care for her ailing mother and ensure her little sister receives the education she deserves, and Edith is grieving the loss of her family while preparing to marry her sweetheart.

The Halfpenny Girls once again are faced with a struggle, but with the festive season upon them will family, friendship and Christmas spirit see them through?

The second in a brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny Girls is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.

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My Review

This is book #2 in the Halfpenny Girls series.  Whilst part of a series it can be read as a standalone book.  The book takes us back to use before the start of the Second World War.  It's December and the Blackpool streets are cold and dismal.  Alice, Edith and Marg are good friends and I loved meeting them and following their stories.  The location, for me, was great as I love Blackpool.  The author took me back to a time that I never knew and I saw a different side to the area!

The book took me through a range of emotions as I read.  The three women live in a poor area and there's never enough money to go around.  Their friendships get them through some dark and difficult times though, and this provides a shining light throughout the book.  All of them have their own problems which they are dealing with and yet they're always there for each other.  I loved all three women, but did have a soft spot for Marg and followed her story more.  The camaraderie, friendship and community spirit which comes through the pages was so delightful and it was so easy to get caught up in the drama, happiness and sadness that was described.

This was such a heart warming read. The author captured the emotions of this time perfectly and the description of Blackpool was so real.  I could see, hear, smell and taste everything as I read!!  This was a book which put a smile on my face and tears in my eyes in equal measures.  I shall look forward to the next book in the series.  Would recommend.

The Author

Maggie Mason also writes saga as Mary Wood. Mary was born the thirteenth child of fifteen and throughout her life had various factory, office and home-based jobs, finally becoming a probation service officer before she retired. Mary married in 1963 and with her husband Roy has four children, eight grandchildren, and five step-grandchildren. She got her first book deal in 2013 and has not looked back since. 

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