Hopes and Dreams for The Seaside Girls: A gripping, heartwarming historical saga from Tracy Baines

The next heartwarming book in Tracy Baines, The Seaside Girls series - prepare to be entertained.. As war is declared can The Seaside Girls keep smiling through…

Cleethorpes, September 1939

Struggling to keep their spirits up as the reality of war hits home and theatres are closed, friends Jessie Delaney and Frances O’Leary search for work to see them through until they can sing and dance again.

Frances, once dreamed of becoming a dancer but soon found herself with a broken heart and a precious secret when her lover abandoned her. Keeping her precious secret from her friends grows more difficult as time passes and their friendship grows..

But with news that her lover is returning to England from a successful tour of America, how long will it be before the truth comes to light?

Secrets aren’t good for anyone and Frances isn’t the only one hiding things from her friends. Ginny Thomspon, another Seaside Girl is hoping for the best. But is hope enough?

Can the Seaside Girls pull together to help each other through the tough times or will their secrets tear them apart?

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:

'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. A well-crafted and satisfying story' - Maisie Thomas

© 2026 Boldwood Books (Lydbog): 9781804265123
© 2022 Boldwood Books (E-bog): 9781804265079

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 9. januar 2026
E-bog: 11. august 2022