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Great Grimsby, 1912  Newlywed fisherman Alec Hardy decides to make a fresh start with his young wife Letty and move to the thriving fishing port of Grimsby in search of a brighter future.  Letty is from farming stock and knows nothing of the hard life as a fishermen’s wife but is willing to embrace the challenge with Alec.  But where Alec goes, so does his widowed mother, Dorcas and she has trouble coming to terms with taking second place in her son’s life.  With Alec at sea for weeks on end, the two women clash and Letty seeks escape from her bitter mother-in-law amongst the streets of Fish Dock Wharf.  Can Letty help them break free from the shadows of the past or will she be bound by Dorcas’ insistence that they cling to the old ways?  A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Lizzie Lane, Rosie Clarke and Rachel Brimble.  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Praise for Tracy Baines:  'Brilliant brilliant a brilliant read I really enjoyed it from start to finish I caring wait for the next one Tracey Baines you are one amazing storyteller. Thank you for this great series' - Reader Review  'Great story. I was right there from the first page and carried beautifully to the end. Couldn’t put it down from one drama to another. Loved it!' - Reader Review  ‘A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite’. - Rosie Clarke  'Brilliant and gripping storyline. Couldn't put the books down. Cant wait to read more of Tracy Baines, and hopefully more stories like these'- Reader Review  'Brilliant book. Great story , can’t wait to continue reading next one, few sad bits but you know it’s going to come good' - Reader Review  ‘Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime theatre. 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Ruth Evans awaits the safe return of her father’s last trawler carrying her wayward brother Henry, the future of the family business. But unbeknown to their father, Henry sees war as a chance to break free from the constraints of his privileged background and follow his heart.  Much is expected of Ruth. Her marriage to Arthur Marshall will help realise her father’s dream uniting two of the largest trawler companies in Grimsby. But will Ruth choose the path of duty or destiny?  Ruth’s friendship with hardworking Letty Hardy sustains her. Separated by class, they are united through their work for the Fishermen’s Mission as Letty battles to keep her business and family afloat while husband Alec serves on the minesweepers.  Can they navigate the treacherous waters ahead – or will they be caught by hidden dangers?  A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Lizzie Lane, Rosie Clarke and Rachel Brimble.  If you love The Dockyard Girls - try Tracy's other series The Seaside Girls  Praise for Tracy Baines:  'Brilliant book. Absolutely loved this book and hoping there’s a next chapter of the story. The characters really come to life. Highly recommend. Love Tracy’s books.' - Reader Review  'Brilliant. I could not put this book down I will be reading more by this author thank you Tracy Baines' -- Reader Review  ‘A saga about ambition, hard work, courage ...and spite’. - Rosie Clarke  'Oh wow I have just cried buckets at the end. Such a brilliant book but oh what an ending. Hope there will be more to this series' - Reader Review  'Fantastic book. This book was great, I enjoyed it from the beginning till the end . The only problem was ,''I didn't want it to end . I will be buying more books by this author.' - Reader Review  'A new saga author has arrived. The Dockyard Girls is a joy to read' - AnneMarie Brear  'Brilliant read. I was gripped from the first few pages brilliant characters and story line I couldn't but it down really really enjoyed every page' - Reader Review  'I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella Miller  'Fantastic reading the characters drew you in straight from page one - can’t wait for the second book !!' - Reader Review  ‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley  'I couldn't put this book down and read it in a day whilst on holiday.' - Reader Review  'An absorbing saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' 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Great story , can’t wait to continue reading next one, few sad bits but you know it’s going to come good' - Reader Review  ‘Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime theatre. I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella J Miller  ‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley  'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' - Elaine Roberts  'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. 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If you love The Dockyard Girls - try Tracy's other series The Seaside Girls  Praise for Tracy Baines:  'Brilliant book. Absolutely loved this book and hoping there’s a next chapter of the story. The characters really come to life. Highly recommend. Love Tracy’s books.' - Reader Review  'Brilliant. I could not put this book down I will be reading more by this author thank you Tracy Baines' - Reader Review  ‘A saga about ambition, hard work, courage ...and spite’. - Rosie Clarke  'Oh wow I have just cried buckets at the end. Such a brilliant book but oh what an ending. Hope there will be more to this series' - Reader Review  'Fantastic book. This book was great, I enjoyed it from the beginning till the end . The only problem was ,''I didn't want it to end . I will be buying more books by this author.' - Reader Review  'A new saga author has arrived. The Dockyard Girls is a joy to read' - AnneMarie Brear  'Brilliant read. I was gripped from the first few pages brilliant characters and story line I couldn't but it down really really enjoyed every page' - Reader Review  'I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella Miller  'Fantastic reading the characters drew you in straight from page one - can’t wait for the second book !!' - Reader Review  ‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley  'I couldn't put this book down and read it in a day whilst on holiday.' - Reader Review  'An absorbing saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' 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Can the folk of Great Grimsby rebuild their lives and find the peace they so desperately seek?  A gritty story of love, forgiveness and redemption perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.  If you love The Dockyard Girls - try Tracy's other series The Seaside Girls  Praise for Tracy Baines:  'Brilliant book. Absolutely loved this book and hoping there’s a next chapter of the story. The characters really come to life. Highly recommend. Love Tracy’s books.' - Reader Review  'Brilliant. I could not put this book down I will be reading more by this author thank you Tracy Baines' - Reader Review  ‘A saga about ambition, hard work, courage ...and spite’. - Rosie Clarke  'Oh wow I have just cried buckets at the end. Such a brilliant book but oh what an ending. Hope there will be more to this series' - Reader Review  'Fantastic book. This book was great, I enjoyed it from the beginning till the end . The only problem was ,''I didn't want it to end . I will be buying more books by this author.' - Reader Review  'A new saga author has arrived. The Dockyard Girls is a joy to read' - AnneMarie Brear  'Brilliant read. I was gripped from the first few pages brilliant characters and story line I couldn't but it down really really enjoyed every page' - Reader Review  'I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella Miller  'Fantastic reading the characters drew you in straight from page one - can’t wait for the second book !!' - Reader Review  ‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley  'I couldn't put this book down and read it in a day whilst on holiday.' - Reader Review  'An absorbing saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' 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Love Tracy’s books.' - Reader Review  'Brilliant. I could not put this book down I will be reading more by this author thank you Tracy Baines' - Reader Review  ‘A saga about ambition, hard work, courage ...and spite’. - Rosie Clarke  'Oh wow I have just cried buckets at the end. Such a brilliant book but oh what an ending. Hope there will be more to this series' - Reader Review  'Fantastic book. This book was great, I enjoyed it from the beginning till the end . The only problem was ,''I didn't want it to end . I will be buying more books by this author.' - Reader Review  'A new saga author has arrived. The Dockyard Girls is a joy to read' - AnneMarie Brear  'Brilliant read. I was gripped from the first few pages brilliant characters and story line I couldn't but it down really really enjoyed every page' - Reader Review  'I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella Miller  'Fantastic reading the characters drew you in straight from page one - can’t wait for the second book !!' - Reader Review  ‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley  'I couldn't put this book down and read it in a day whilst on holiday.' - Reader Review  'An absorbing saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' 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Of being a family after so long? Their good fortune is caught short when sister Ruby Randolph decides to have her last hurrah, leaving a trail of devastation in her wake.  Jessie Delaney is afraid to follow her dreams and leave those she loves behind – can she really have it all?  All the seaside girls have their own battles to fight and while they figure things out it’s time for them to do their bit for the war and keep Britain smiling.  A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.  If you love the Seaside Girls, have you tried Tracy's Dockyard Girls series?  Praise for Tracy Baines:  'Absolutely beautiful book so heartwarming and so true to life excellent story would strongly recommend to anyone to read the same' - Reader Review  'Brilliant brilliant a brilliant read I really enjoyed it from start to finish I caring wait for the next one Tracey Baines you are one amazing storyteller. Thank you for this great series' - Reader Review  'Great story. I was right there from the first page and carried beautifully to the end. Couldn’t put it down from one drama to another. Loved it!' - Reader Review  ‘A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite’. - Rosie Clarke  'Brilliant and gripping storyline. Couldn't put the books down. Cant wait to read more of Tracy Baines, and hopefully more stories like these'- Reader Review  'Brilliant book. Great story , can’t wait to continue reading next one, few sad bits but you know it’s going to come good' - Reader Review  ‘Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime theatre. I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella J Miller  ‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley  'An absorbing and poignant saga. 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Can old wounds heal in time to save the day?  Cleethorpes, 1941  Singer Jessie Delaney is back home after narrowly escaping the London Blitz with her life. Her confidence in tatters, she’s playing it safe; performing at the Café Dansant - hardly the future she dreamed of.  With husband Johnny Randolph serving overseas, Frances Randolph is busy juggling the business, motherhood and keeping West End star Ruby Randolph out of trouble. Much to Frances’s relief, the arrival of a handsome naval officer full of attractive and exciting ideas provides an earnest and timely distraction for Ruby. Could this spur Ruby on to new beginnings?  Young, talented amateur entertainer, Peggy Marshall has been left in the care of her feckless stepmother while her father serves on the dangerous Atlantic convoys. Performing is her escape, but as her star rises, danger lurks, and Peggy has nowhere to turn.  With everyone doing their bit, the Seaside Girls pool their talents to support the community and also their men at war. Will heartbreak and danger scupper their efforts – or will the show go on, no matter what…  Praise for Tracy Baines:  'Brilliant brilliant a brilliant read I really enjoyed it from start to finish I caring wait for the next one Tracey Baines you are one amazing storyteller. Thank you for this great series' - Reader Review  'Great story. I was right there from the first page and carried beautifully to the end. Couldn’t put it down from one drama to another. Loved it!' - Reader Review  ‘A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite’. - Rosie Clarke  'Brilliant and gripping storyline. Couldn't put the books down. Cant wait to read more of Tracy Baines, and hopefully more stories like these'- Reader Review  'Brilliant book. Great story , can’t wait to continue reading next one, few sad bits but you know it’s going to come good' - Reader Review  ‘Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime theatre. I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella J Miller  ‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley  'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' - Elaine Roberts  'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. 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