Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Milly Adams

THE FIRST NOVEL IN MILLY ADAMS' BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell. 
 
War lands them in the same boat. Can they pull together? 
 
October 1943, West London 
 Nineteen-year-old Polly Holmes is leaving poor bombed London behind to join the war effort on Britain’s canals. 
 
 Stepping aboard the Marigold amid pouring rain, there’s lots for Polly to get to grips with. Not least her fellow crew: strong and impetuous Verity, whose bark is worse than her bite, and seasoned skipper Bet. 
 
 With her sweetheart away fighting in the RAF and her beloved brother killed in action, there’s plenty of heartache to be healed on the waterway. And as Polly rolls up her sleeves and gets stuck into life on board the narrowboat – making the gruelling journey London up to Birmingham – she will soon discover that a world of new beginnings awaits amid the anguish of the war. 
 
Praise for Milly Adams: 
 
'Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending.' 
Anna Jacobs 
 
'Milly Adams' readers will find the story and its rich cast of characters very appealing.' 
Lizzie Lane

The Waterway Girls

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When all seems lost, they find strength in each other. 
 
'The description and characterisation is so finely wrought that I was frequently stunned when I stopped reading to find myself on my sofa' Tracy Baines, author of The Variety Girls 
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January 1945, West London: Sylvia Simpson is flourishing in her role aboard the Marigold and has quickly become an invaluable member of the crew. But as the V-I and V-2 rockets draw closer, someone from her past is about to burst into their lives. Now Sylvia must choose between keeping the promises she has made, and remaining loyal to the people she loves the most. 
 
 Polly and Verity are still waiting for their sweethearts’ safe return, and soon find they have their own battles to fight on the home front. It will take all their resolve to keep their heads above water, but as long as they stick together there will always be hope. 
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Milly Adams also writes the Factory Girls series as Annie Clarke. Join Fran, Sarah and Beth as they find courage and friendship working on the Home Front. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell.

Hope on the Waterways

THE SECOND NOVEL IN MILLY ADAMS' BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell. 
 
'I raced through it and loved every word.' - Frost Magazine 
 
March 1944, West London: it’s been five months since Verity Clement fled home for a life on Britain’s canals and she could never have imagined how tough it would get. Yet hauling cargo between London and Birmingham is far easier to face than the turbulence she’s left behind. 
 
When Verity’s sweetheart returns unexpectedly from the front line, she dares to dream of a brighter future. But life aboard the Marigold is never smooth sailing. New recruit Sylvia is struggling with demons from her past while crewmate Polly must carry on in the wake of devastating news. Verity does her best to help, but a shocking discovery is about to turn her own life upside-down. 
 
As the realities of war begin to take their toll, the waterway girls will have to pull together if they are to survive the uncertain times ahead... 
 
Praise for Milly Adams: 
 
'Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending.' 
Anna Jacobs 
 
'Milly Adams' readers will find the story and its rich cast of characters very appealing.' 
Lizzie Lane

Love on the Waterways

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