Blackpool Lass
Blackpool Lass by Maggie Mason aka Mary Wood, is the story of Grace Rimmer battling bereavement, financial and personal hardship to find happiness at last.
The drama takes place against Blackpool in its pre-WW2 hay-day with sideshows on the pier and the legendary Blackpool rock.
Grace’s struggle starts after her mother dies and her father sinks into despair. She falls back on the support of her grandmother who herself is in poor health and so Graces trails and tribulation loss and heartbreak begin. Black days follow where she is caught in the heartless 1930s orphaned children system where her fighting spirit is tested to the limits.
As I don’t want to spoil your enjoyment of a Blackpool Lass, I can’t tell you how Grace overcomes all her many problems but as always with Mary’s stories, poor Grace goes through much heartache and suffering and many twisted and hold-your-breath turns before triumphing at last.
Blackpool Lass is in the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson, with a strong fearless heroine facing all that life can throw at her. It is full of sweeping drama and tear-jerking heartache before overcoming all her trials and tribulations.
It’s a page turner so I read Blackpool Lass from cover to cover in 2 days and have no hesitation in recommending it to all you saga lover.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07978HYZS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Mary Wood
Maggie Mason is a pseudonym of author Mary Wood.
Mary writes historical sagas for Pan Macmillan covering the late nineteenth century to mid-twentieth including both wars. She has 9 books in print and another – THE FORGOTTEN DAUGHTER is realeased in December.
Under her pen name of Maggie Mason, Mary writes regional sagas set in Blackpool, again covering the time period as above. She has her first THE BLACKPOOL LASS published this week – 20th September.
Mary lives in Blackpool and enjoys researching the history of her home town, coming up with some surprising facts and excited to uncover material for future books.
Born the 13th child of 15 children, Mary experienced life at the raw end. Though she says of her childhood that though poor they were happy and were rich in love.
Mary writes full time now having ended her 9 – 5 working life in the Probation service. This experience gave the grittiness she brings to her writing as Mary says she feels compelled to tell it how it is.
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I’m looking forward to reading this !!!!
Mary’s book just always take me to another place x
Another great review for a brilliant author, much deserved Mary x
Thank you, darling, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Another excellent review for you Mary you must be overwhelmed xxx
Thank you, darling, I am thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Such a lovely review for a perfect book xx
Thank you, darling, a great review. thrilled with it, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
❓ Absolutely loved this book keep up the good work Maggie Mason xx
Thank you, darling, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
😀 This book was absolutely amazing you keep going Maggie Mason xx
Good to see you here, Jane.
Great review and I agree with Jean it’s a real page turned. I loved it
Great minds think alike.
Thank you, Janice, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
I loved this book it had it all drama and love
Looking forward to many more xx
Brilliant review. I loves this book but found it very safe in places . I had to keep reading as l was desperate to find out why happened to the main characters. Look forward forward to the next one
Thanks for popping by, Pauline.
Thank you, darling, I’m thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Thank you, Moira, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
A great review. I haven’t had the pleasure of reading Jean Fullertons books.
Nice to meet you, Chrissy.
Thank you, Chrissy, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Lovely review of a tear-jerking story.
A full tissue box needed.
Thank you, Leah, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Really looking forward to this book Mary after reading the wonderful review!
Thank you, Helen, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Lovely review, I really loved this book and am looking forward to more!
Thank you, Elaine, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Great review of this book and this is one that I would love to read as I am a saga fan. Good luck with the blog tour.
Thank you so much, Heather, in the draw, much love xx
Great review, hoping to buy this book this weekend
The book sounds great.
Thank you, Michelle, you are in the draw, much love x
Loved the book could not put it down another fantastic story Thank you Mary xx
Thank you, Jeanette, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Love your review Jean. I can’t wait to read Mary’s new book. X
Thank you, Judith, thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
I NEED to read this!! Can I be included in the draw please Mary? Xx
Thanks for dropping by, Julie.
Thank, Julie, yes, you are in the draw, Julie. Much love xxx
What a great review of a fantastic book, this is perfect – I also loved the book
Glad you agree with me, Anna.
Thank you, Anna, yes, I’m thrilled with this review, much love and hugs, in the draw xxx
Thank you so much, Jean, I love your review, and am very grateful to you for taking the time to support me. I look forward to your latest arriving and reviewing for you. Much love, Mary x
No problem, Mary. XX
thank you Jean this is a absolutely lovely review for a wonderful book
Maggie Mason will go far so looking forward to more
Thank you, Beverley, just going to get the competition underway. love you xx
love you Mary