Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts

The captivating bestseller about a factory girl in Bermondsey during World War 1. Britain, 1911. Strikes and riots erupt countrywide as the shadow of the Great War looms over Europe . But in one small corner of London, factory girl Nellie Clark's wages are all that keep her younger brothers and sister from starvation . And, as the young women of Pearce Duff's custard factory watch their menfolk prepare to march off to war, Nellie is forced to make a difficult choice: between the family who depend upon her, and the man she loves... Following Nellie and her struggle through the hardship of life in First World War London , Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts is an outstandingly moving novel full of tenderness and drama. PRAISE FOR CUSTARD TARTS AND BROKEN HEARTS : 'The twists and turns of the friendship, love and family keep you gripped throughout . The characters are engaging and soon feel like old friends ' Joanna, Amazon reviewer . ' Well written and beautifully told story of the hardships and heartache of early 1900's Britain. Couldn't put it down and had tears rolling down my face as I became entwined with the wonderful "cuckoo" family wanting them to survive' Dell, Amazon reviewer . 'This is a wonderful read . It has everything a good story should have, it made me laugh, smile and weep in parts . So well written that the characters come to life ' Mafanwy, Amazon reviewer . 'Brilliant book - well written, well researched, compelling read ' Squirrel 59, Amazon reviewer . 'An amazing and at times heart-rending story about the struggles of young women before and during the war. I was gripped from the start! ' Mrs S, Amazon reviewer .