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Chance Encounters

Chance Encounters

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1942. Following a chance encounter with an American army officer in Liverpool, 21-year-old Megan Lloyd decides to do her bit for the war effort by establishing a place of refuge for young women left pregnant and destitute following ill-fated love affairs with Americ...

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Product ID:	9780727870162
Product Form:	Hardback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Chance Encounters
Authors:	Author: Rosie Harris
Page Count:	336
Subjects:	Saga fiction (family / generational sagas), Sagas, Historical fiction, Historical fiction
Description:	Select Guide Rating 1942. Following a chance encounter with an American army officer in Liverpool, 21-year-old Megan Lloyd decides to do her bit for the war effort by establishing a place of refuge for young women left pregnant and destitute following ill-fated love affairs with American GIs or passing sailors. But she is unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. *A chance meeting in Liverpool will change Megan Lloyd''s life in ways she could never have imagined . . .* August, 1942. 21-year-old Megan Lloyd is determined to do her bit for the war effort - and a chance encounter with an American army officer in Liverpool gives her an idea of how to do just that. Appalled at the plight of young women left pregnant and destitute following ill-fated love affairs with passing sailors or American GIs, Megan determines to establish a place of refuge for unmarried mothers - a plan which incurs her father''s intense disapproval. But Megan finds herself unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Trauma, drama, heartbreak and moments of great joy will follow - and in the midst of it all Megan will find unexpected love.
Imprint Name:	Severn House
Publisher Name:	Canongate Books
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2017-10-31

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Weight	398 g
Dimensions	222 × 147 × 24 mm