The Seaside Girls
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Can the Seaside Girls embrace the new year with courage...
Cleethorpes, 1940
As the new year dawns the show at the Empire comes to an end, it’s time for the girls to move on.
Years of struggle are over for Frances O’Leary when Johnny Randolph returns to make things right for her and their daughter. Do they have a chance of happiness? Of being a family after so long? Their good fortune is caught short when sister Ruby Randolph decides to have her last hurrah, leaving a trail of devastation in her wake.
Jessie Delaney is afraid to follow her dreams and leave those she loves behind – can she really have it all?
All the seaside girls have their own battles to fight and while they figure things out it’s time for them to do their bit for the war and keep Britain smiling.
A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.
If you love the Seaside Girls, have you tried Tracy's Dockyard Girls series?
Praise for Tracy Baines:
'Absolutely beautiful book so heartwarming and so true to life excellent story would strongly recommend to anyone to read the same' - Reader Review
'Brilliant brilliant a brilliant read I really enjoyed it from start to finish I caring wait for the next one Tracey Baines you are one amazing storyteller. Thank you for this great series' - Reader Review
'Great story. I was right there from the first page and carried beautifully to the end. Couldn’t put it down from one drama to another. Loved it!' - Reader Review
‘A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite’. - Rosie Clarke
'Brilliant and gripping storyline. Couldn't put the books down. Cant wait to read more of Tracy Baines, and hopefully more stories like these'- Reader Review
'Brilliant book. Great story , can’t wait to continue reading next one, few sad bits but you know it’s going to come good' - Reader Review
‘Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime theatre. I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella J Miller
‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley
'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' - Elaine Roberts
'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' - Maisie Thomas
Will the war put a stop to the Seaside Girls?
Cleethorpes, September 1940
It’s all change for the Seaside Girls…
Singer Jessie Delaney has finally got her big break in London’s West End and is determined to make the most of her golden opportunity, even with the start of the Blitz.
Lonely, and lacking the guidance of friends and family, Jessie hopes that seasoned performer Adele Bailey will help her find her feet. But, when fame beckons friendships are tested and loyalties are divided.
Ginny Thompson returns home to Sheffield to care for her sick but abusive father. Will she survive the wrath of her father and the blitz and return to her passion of entertaining the troops on the stage?
Meanwhile, back in Cleethorpes Frances Randolph is busy running the Palace Theatre whilst her husband serves his King and Country wondering if her life in the spotlight is over forever.
Will Jessie make the right choices as she navigates her way to the top – and can Ginny and Frances find their way back to the limelight?
A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.
If you love the Seaside Girls - try Tracy's other series The Dockyard Girls
Praise for Tracy Baines:
'Brilliant brilliant a brilliant read I really enjoyed it from start to finish I caring wait for the next one Tracey Baines you are one amazing storyteller. Thank you for this great series' - Reader Review
'Great story. I was right there from the first page and carried beautifully to the end. Couldn’t put it down from one drama to another. Loved it!' - Reader Review
‘A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite’. - Rosie Clarke
'Brilliant and gripping storyline. Couldn't put the books down. Cant wait to read more of Tracy Baines, and hopefully more stories like these'- Reader Review
'Brilliant book. Great story , can’t wait to continue reading next one, few sad bits but you know it’s going to come good' - Reader Review
‘Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime theatre. I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella J Miller
‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley
'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' - Elaine Roberts
'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' - Maisie Thomas