Pamela Evans
On Her Own Two Feet: Despite heartbreak and war, a mother dreams of a better life
Fiction, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Sagas
Paperback Oct 28, 2014 | 9780755394333 | RRP $18.99 Buy Now
Audiobook Aug 28, 2014 | 9781472219060 | RRP $35.99 Buy Now
e-Book Feb 27, 2014 | 9780755394340 | RRP $9.99 Buy Now
Pam Evans' career at Headline spans over a quarter of a century and her legion of fans will be thrilled by her thirtieth family saga of romance and tragedy in war-torn London.
Bringing the Keep Fit movement vividly to life in 1940s' London, Pam Evans' family saga will inspire and enthral anyone who has ever dared to dream of a better life.
In the middle of a party to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935, Mollie Fisher's good-for-nothing husband walks out on his wife and baby girl. Luckily, Mollie has a loving family to turn to for help. Mollie's mother, Marge, is delighted to look after baby Esme while Mollie goes out to work. Meanwhile, her nan, Nora, encourages Mollie to join a local keep fit class, which opens her eyes to a whole new world.
Determined to better herself, Mollie qualifies as a fitness instructor and starts to run her own classes for the local community, where she befriends a group of women she would never have known existed. But with the outbreak of the Second World War and the ever-present danger of losing her loved ones in the London bombings, it takes courage for Mollie to stand on her own two feet...
More books by Pamela Evans
A Distant Dream: It takes courage and forgiveness to survive sickness and war
Whispers in the Town: Two sisters fight for love in a changing world
A Barrow in the Broadway: An orphan finds freedom and love in wartime London
Maggie of Moss Street: Love, tragedy and a woman's struggle to do what's right
The Other Side of Happiness: A perfect love. A cherished daughter. A dark secret.
The Willow Girls: A post-war saga of a mother, a daughter and their London pub
Tea-Blender's Daughter: Family ties conflict with true love in this gritty, urban saga
A Fashionable Address: A saga of tragedy and hope set in London's West End
The Pride of Park Street
Harvest Nights: A trust betrayed. A secret laid bare. A family divided.
Part of the Family: Secrets, love and tragedy prevail in this gritty family saga
Town Belles: A compelling saga of two sisters and their search for happiness
Near and Dear: In hard times a young mother discovers her inner strength
The Tideway Girls: A thrilling wartime saga of jealousy and love
Under an Amber Sky: Family, friendship and romance unite in this heart-warming wartime saga
When The Boys Come Home: A heartrending wartime saga of soldiers, evacuation and love
In The Dark Streets Shining: A touching wartime saga of hope and new beginnings
The Sparrows of Sycamore Road: The secret lives of a family in Blitz-ravaged London
Second Chance of Sunshine: A young mother's battle between duty and freedom
Always There: A gripping saga where the past and the present threaten to collide
Praise for On Her Own Two Feet: Despite heartbreak and war, a mother dreams of a better life
A superb and heartwarming read - Irish Independent
A good traditional romance, and its author has a feeling for the atmosphere of postwar London - Sunday Express
A touching novel - Daily Express
Very readable - Bella
A special kind of warmth with all the right ingredients - Lancashire Evening Post
Pam Evans was born and brought up in Ealing, London. She now lives in Surrey, near to her family and five beautiful grandchildren. For more information about Pam and her novels visit www.pamevansbooks.com.