Betsy's War
Published on 17. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-0350-1524-5 (ISBN)
Description
Set in Liverpool at the outset of WW2, this is a gritty, heartfelt story of new love and hope in times of hardship. From the acclaimed author of Angel of Liverpool, Eliza Morton.
A wartime secret . . .
Betsy Drew has one thing on her mind - the hope that Alvis Dooley might someday glance in her direction. In Liverpool at the outbreak of the Second World War, everyone is fearful of what Hitler might do next, but Betsy dreams of a future with Alvis. When he finally notices her, her life changes for ever.
On the fateful night that bombs are dropped on Mill Road Maternity Hospital, Betsy's mother, full of shame that her daughter has given birth unwed, sees an opportunity and tells a devastating lie - that Betsy's baby is gone.
Years later, Betsy is granted a second chance: a love that can conquer all. But it is a love built on a terrible secret and, while her mother and the nuns at the orphanage thought they were doing what was best for Betsy when they gave away her child, their lie could be the very thing that destroys her . . .
Betsy's War is the third book by Eliza Morton in the Liverpool Orphans trilogy, following from The Orphans of Liverpool Lane and The Children Left Behind.
A wartime secret . . .
Betsy Drew has one thing on her mind - the hope that Alvis Dooley might someday glance in her direction. In Liverpool at the outbreak of the Second World War, everyone is fearful of what Hitler might do next, but Betsy dreams of a future with Alvis. When he finally notices her, her life changes for ever.
On the fateful night that bombs are dropped on Mill Road Maternity Hospital, Betsy's mother, full of shame that her daughter has given birth unwed, sees an opportunity and tells a devastating lie - that Betsy's baby is gone.
Years later, Betsy is granted a second chance: a love that can conquer all. But it is a love built on a terrible secret and, while her mother and the nuns at the orphanage thought they were doing what was best for Betsy when they gave away her child, their lie could be the very thing that destroys her . . .
Betsy's War is the third book by Eliza Morton in the Liverpool Orphans trilogy, following from The Orphans of Liverpool Lane and The Children Left Behind.
Reviews / Votes
A gripping blend of romance, heartfelt emotions and post-war intrigue . . . a deliciously nostalgic saga for summer nights. * The Star * One of my favourite authors - I love her books! -- Trisha Ashley, author of <i>The Little Teashop of Lost and Found</i> This book is an absolute gem - full of humour, heartbreak and love, vividly bringing to life the people and places of post-war Liverpool -- Kate Eastham, author of <i>Coming Home to Liverpool</i>, on <i>Angel of Liverpool</i> Heartstrings are tugged in this gritty Liverpool saga which is beautifully written . . . Saga writing at its best . . . a poignant reminder of how society has changed -- Diane Allen, author of <i>The Girl from the Tanner's Yard</i>, on <i>Angel of Liverpool</i>More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
266 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0350-1524-5 (9781035015245)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Eliza Morton was born in Liverpool and worked as an actress. She is known for playing Madeline Basset in Jeeves and Wooster and Lucinda in the Liverpool sitcom, Watching. As well as TV, she has also worked in theatre and film. She trained at Guildhall School of Drama and as a writer, with The Royal Court Young Writers' Group. She is an award-winning short-story writer and has also written drama for TV, film and theatre. In her formative years at convent school, she spent her weekends playing the piano accordion in Northern Working Men's Clubs. She lives with her husband - the actor Peter Davison - in Middlesex. She is author of A Liverpool Girl and A Last Dance in Liverpool under the name Elizabeth Morton. Most recently, as Eliza Morton, she has written the Liverpool Orpans series: The Orphans of Liverpool Lane, The Children Left Behind and Betsy's War.