MADAME BARBARA

MOURNING DOVES

When her husband dies suddenly, Louise Gilmore and her daughters Edna and Celia are left with nothing but debts. Forced to move from their fine Liverpool house to a run-down cottage in Hoylake, the three women must learn to make their way in an entirely new world. Although they live with fear, uncertainty and even despair, the women find there are also unexpected opportunities in store.

THREE WOMEN OF LIVERPOOL

The story of three women: Ellen, Emmie and Gwen who are caught up in the destruction of the Second World War. Ellen’s home is destroyed by bombs, Gwen is concerned for the safety of her family and Emmie fears for her merchant seaman fiancé, thousands of miles away in the South Atlantic.

TWOPENCE TO CROSS THE MERSEY

When 12 year old Helen Forrester's father went bankrupt in 1930, with little food or support, Helen was forced on her own resources. This is a fascinating picture of life in Britain before the Welfare State and the moving story one young girl's courage.