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 Orden de los libros (cronológico)
Esta autora se centra en la vida de mujeres que se esfuerzan por liberarse de entornos restrictivos, buscando independencia y realización mientras persiguen sus sueños. Sus narrativas están arraigadas en lugares específicos que dan forma a las personalidades y elecciones de los personajes. Una profunda conexión con sus orígenes y su ciudad natal impregna su obra, incluso cuando las historias se desarrollan en otros lugares. La autora explora temas de anhelo de libertad y la búsqueda del autodescubrimiento.
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.