Angel of the north

Wilkinson, Annie2013

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As bombs whistle down on the North East of England during the Second World War, Marie Larsen must fight to keep her family safe. Who can she turn to when life gets tough? April 1941, Hull. Nurse Marie Larsen has grown used to the challenges of keeping Hull Royal Infirmary running during the Germans' attacks on her city. Amidst the sudden power cuts, blown out windows and with wounded civilians pouring into the hospital at each new attack, she always thanks her lucky stars that the latest bomb didn't have her name on it. But when a fresh wave of bombings tears Hull apart, this time tragedy strikes close to home. With her mother now critically ill in hospital, and her father missing, Marie will have some tough decisions to make if she is to keep her younger brother and sister, Alfie and Pam, safe. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, it is Marie's beau, Chas Elsworth, who alone is able to keep her spirits up via letters and phonecalls from his post. So when evidence comes to light that Chas might not be the dependable rock that Marie has come to rely upon - where can Marie turn for support? A gripping tale of ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges, Angel of the North, is perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Margaret Dickinson. 'On the ferry, Marie stood and breathed in the mud and salt-laden smell of the River Humber - a tonic after hours spent indoors at the hospital and at home. She stayed on deck for a while, looking at the rippling water, listening to the crying of the gulls as they wheeled round the sky, completely free. Free of care.'