A dramatically powerful and romantic saga of tragedy and triumph, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 'Any rag and bone!' Everyone recognises the cry of Meg Sutcliffe as she plies her trade along the back streets of Ryhope. She learnt the ropes from her dad when he returned from the War. But when tragedy struck, Meg had no choice but to continue alone, with only her trusty dog Spot and beloved horse Stella for company. Now the meagre money she earns is the only thing that stands between her family's safety and predatory rent collector Hawk Jackson... Many say it's no job for a woman - especially a beauty like Meg who's noticed everywhere she goes. When she catches the eye of charming Clarky it looks like she might have found a protector and a chance of happiness. But is Clarky really what he seems? And could Adam, Meg's loyal childhood friend, be the one who really deserves her heart? Look out for Glenda's next compelling saga, The Tuppenny Child. (P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Belle of the Back Streets

'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly A dramatically powerful and romantic saga of tragedy and triumph, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 'Put me to work on the pit lane, would you? Is that all you think I'm worth?' When her mother dies in childbirth, Pearl Edwards is left in the care of her aunt, Annie Grafton. Annie loves Pearl like her own daughter but it isn't easy to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. Annie knows the best way to supplement their meagre income is to walk the pit lane at night, looking for men willing to pay for her company. As Pearl grows older she is unable to remain ignorant of Annie's profession, despite her aunt's attempts to shield her. But when Pearl finds herself unexpectedly without work and their landlord raises the rent, it becomes clear they have few choices left and Annie is forced to ask Pearl the unthinkable. Rather than submit to life on the pit lane, Pearl runs away. She has nothing and nowhere to go, but Pearl is determined to survive on her own terms... Praise for Glenda Young: 'Will resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story' Nancy Revell 'I really enjoyed... It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters' Rosie Goodwin 'All the ingredients for a perfect saga' Emma Hornby 'Glenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life' Jenny Holmes 'I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read' Margaret Kaine (P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Pearl of Pit Lane

From the author of Belle of the Back Streets, a dramatically powerful saga of secrets, friendship, motherhood, love and betrayal, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 'She's not worth more than tuppence, that child!' Those are the words that haunt Sadie Linthorpe. She is the talk of Ryhope when she arrives there, aged seventeen, alone, seeking work and a home in the pit village. But Sadie is keeping a secret - that she is searching for her baby girl who was taken from her at birth to be sold by the child's wicked, battleaxe grandmother when Sadie was just fifteen years old. All that Sadie knows about the family who took her daughter is that they lived in Ryhope. And the only thing she knows about her daughter is that when the baby was born, she had a birthmark on one shoulder that resembled a tiny ladybird. But as Sadie's quest begins, a visitor from her past appears - one who could jeopardise the life she's beginning to build and could separate from her beloved child forever... (P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

The Tuppenny Child

Una troupe in difficoltà, uno spettacolo da preparare, e un omicidio da risolvere... Helen Dexter ha aperto un nuovo capitolo della sua vita come unica proprietaria del Seaview Hotel. Ma le cose cominciano a complicarsi quando all’hotel approda una troupe di attori in cerca di tranquillità per provare la pièce che potrebbe salvare il teatro cittadino dalla chiusura. Helen percepisce immediatamente le forti tensioni tra i membri della compagnia, ma non immagina certo che possano esplodere fino a condurre alla tragedia. Invece, la situazione precipita quando la carismatica leader del gruppo viene trovata morta. Ma da questa rappresentazione dipendono troppe cose, e gli attori non possono rinunciare allo spettacolo. Mentre cerca di far luce sul delitto, Helen si ritrova ad aiutarli e a prendere parte alla pièce. Come se non bastasse, comincia a ricevere delle telefonate minatorie, e un’incombente ispezione sulle condizioni generali dell’albergo rischia di metterne a repentaglio il futuro. Affiancata dal fidato levriero Suki, Helen dovrà usare tutte le sue capacità per aiutare la troupe, smascherare l’assassino e salvare il Seaview Hotel. Al Seaview Hotel tutto è pronto per un nuovo omicidio. «Un cosy crime con note ironiche, personaggi accattivanti e un finale del tutto inaspettato.» «Un giallo ricco di humour, con una protagonista irresistibile e un’ambientazione di grande atmosfera.» «Un giallo classico davvero adorabile.» «La trama è solida e la voglia di svelare il mistero continua a tenerti incollato alle pagine.» Glenda Young È nata a Ryhope, in Inghilterra. I suoi romanzi sono stati selezionati ai Dead Good Readers’ Awards 2022. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Lo strano caso dell’omicidio al Seaview Hotel e La morte va in scena al Seaview Hotel.

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La morte va in scena al Seaview Hotel

Riuscirai a smascherare l’assassino... in tempo per l’ora del tè? Dopo la morte del marito Tom, Helen Dexter si trova davanti una scelta difficile: deve decidere se prendere in mano da sola le redini del Seaview Hotel, l’attività di famiglia, oppure venderlo e tentare un nuovo inizio. Non vorrebbe rinunciare a tutto ciò che lei e Tom hanno costruito, ma la gestione dell’hotel richiede forza e passione, cose che attualmente lei non ha. A restituirle un po’ di energia e fiducia è la prenotazione di una bizzarra cover band di Elvis Presley che deve esibirsi in zona. Tom era un fan sfegatato di Elvis, e Helen lo interpreta come un segno del destino. Nel frattempo, l’agente immobiliare Benson spinge per comprare la proprietà più in fretta possibile. La stessa pressione viene da un membro della band, Brian, che dice di agire per conto di un “amico”. Quando Helen rifiuta entrambe le offerte di acquisto, strani eventi iniziano a verificarsi e a far crollare la reputazione del Seaview Hotel. Il giorno dello spettacolo Brian scompare e il suo corpo viene ritrovato senza vita in un lago, e come se non bastasse una serie di recensioni negative inizia a sommergere l’albergo. Helen comincia a pensare che questi strani fatti siano collegati, ma non intende cedere ai ricatti: con l’aiuto del fidato levriero Suki decide di indagare sulle vite dei suoi ospiti e smascherare l’assassino. Sperando di non essere la prossima vittima. Un mistero da risolvere con una fantastica dose di humour Appassionante come Agatha Christie Divertente come La signora in giallo «Un cosy crime con note ironiche, personaggi accattivanti e un finale del tutto inaspettato.» «Una storia divertente e contemporanea. I libri di Glenda Young sono autentici e brillanti.» Glenda Young È nata a Ryhope, in Inghilterra. I suoi romanzi sono stati selezionati ai Dead Good Readers’ Awards 2022. Lo strano caso dell’omicidio al Seaview Hotel è il primo libro pubblicato con la Newton Compton.

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