When We Danced at the End of the Pier: A heartbreaking novel of family tragedy a

<p><strong>Brighton 1930: Maureen O'Connell is a carefree girl, but her family is on the brink of tragedy, war is looming and life will never be the same again.</strong> <br /> <br /> <strong>Jack</strong> and <strong>Nelson</strong> have always been dear friends to <strong>Maureen</strong>. Despite their different backgrounds, they've seen each other through thick and thin. <br /> <br /> As Maureen blossoms from a little girl into a young woman, the candle she's always held for Jack burns bright. But just as she's found love, war wrenches them apart. The man she cherishes with all her heart is leaving. <br /> <br /> When the bombs start to fall, Maureen and her family find themselves living in the most dangerous of times. With Jack no longer by her side and Nelson at war, Maureen has never felt more alone. Can she look to a brighter future? And will she find the true happiness she's dreamt of? <br /> <br /> <strong>An utterly gripping and heart-wrenching story about the enduring power of love, hope and friendship during the darkest of days. Perfect for fans of Pam Jenoff, Nadine Dorries and Diney Costeloe.</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>What readers are saying about <em>When We Danced at the End of the Pier</em>: </strong><br /> <br /> 'A beautiful and emotional read. <strong>I don't think I can remember the last time a book moved me to tears so many times whilst reading it</strong>. I shed tears of happiness as well as sadness. This is one author who creates characters that