A wonderful new novel from Liverpool's best-loved author. A tale of loss and love set in post-Second World War England and France.

This is the story of a young Liverpool woman widowed in the Second World War before she can know the happiness of having a family. With the blessing of her mother, with whom she runs a B&B, she goes to Normandy to see where her husband was killed in the D-Day landings. Once she is there, she meets an impoverished French poultry farmer, now reduced to driving a beaten up (and still rare) taxi and looking after his old mother and dying brother. Will these two find happiness together?

A touching love story, a compelling portrayal of the aftermath of war and above all a testament to the courage and endurance of oridinary people, Madame Barbara will delight Helen Forrester's countless fans.

About the Author

Helen Forrester was born in Hoylake, Cheshire, the eldest of seven children. For many years, until she married, her home was Liverpool, a city that features prominently in her work. For many decades, she made her home with her husband and son in Alberta, Canada. Helen died in 2011 aged 92.

Reviews

Praise for Liverpool Miss:

'Records of hardship during the Thirties or earlier are not rare; but this has features that make it stand apart'
Observer

'The story of a young girl's courage and perseverance against adversity... warm-hearted and excellent'
Manchester Evening News

Book Information
ISBN 9780006513483
Author Helen Forrester
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 248g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 111mm * 30mm