A Holidays at Home Saga Series by Grace Thompson

Shirley Downs has always known she's not just an ordinary girl -- after all, how else could she have tempted Freddy Clements away from his long-time fiancee, Beth Castle? But when she enters -- and wins -- a singing contest in the small seaside town of St David's Well, she begins to realise that her talent is really something special. It is 1941, however, and a career on the stage takes second place to rationing, to the threat of bombs and the reality of make do and mend... moreShirley Downs has always known she's not just an ordinary girl -- after all, how else could she have tempted Freddy Clements away from his long-time fiancee, Beth Castle? But when she enters -- and wins -- a singing contest in the small seaside town of St David's Well, she begins to realise that her talent is really something special. It is 1941, however, and a career on the stage takes second place to rationing, to the threat of bombs and the reality of make do and mend. Nevertheless, Shirley is determined that singing and dancing will take first place -- above her daytime job, above her would-be lover, Joseph Beynon, and even above the friends who have helped her get where she is.Meanwhile, Eirlys Price returns to Wales with her tail between her legs when her flight to the big city ends in disaster. Slowly she begins to build a new life for herself as manager of the Holidays at Home entertainments -- but is her new husband, Ken, as impressed with her achievements as the rest of the town? Or is his attention caught elsewhere? less

To honour her promise, must she give up her dreams? When Audrey Castle finally marries her sweetheart, Wilf Thomas, she begins to regret her promise to always help out at the Castle's family cafe. When her future dramatically changes, Audrey is even more determined to strike out on her own. War evacuee sisters Maude and Myrtle also made a promise – to never abandon each other – but when Myrtle begins to gain independence, drama breaks out. Life in St... moreTo honour her promise, must she give up her dreams? When Audrey Castle finally marries her sweetheart, Wilf Thomas, she begins to regret her promise to always help out at the Castle's family cafe. When her future dramatically changes, Audrey is even more determined to strike out on her own. War evacuee sisters Maude and Myrtle also made a promise – to never abandon each other – but when Myrtle begins to gain independence, drama breaks out. Life in St. David's Wells carries on, despite the war, in all its colour. Unwise Promises is the fifth in Grace Thompson's much-loved classics the Holidays at Home sagas, filled with warmth, heart and nostalgia for an unforgettable time in our history. less

As war rages, a husband's love becomes  everything With the war drawing to a close, St David's Wells prepares to welcome the soldiers home. Everyone is looking forward to a new dawn.   But Alice Castle is suspicious of a strange woman, Netta, who is taking an unhealthy interest in Alice's husband's return. Other well-loved characters from previous books in this series have their stories told as we take one last look at life in St David's Wells... moreAs war rages, a husband's love becomes  everything With the war drawing to a close, St David's Wells prepares to welcome the soldiers home. Everyone is looking forward to a new dawn.   But Alice Castle is suspicious of a strange woman, Netta, who is taking an unhealthy interest in Alice's husband's return. Other well-loved characters from previous books in this series have their stories told as we take one last look at life in St David's Wells. Street Parties is the sixth and final instalment in Grace Thompson's captivating and bestselling wartime saga series, Holidays at Home. less