A HANDFUL OF STARS An enthralling story of poverty, passion and survival: (The Tyneside Sagas Book 1)

1931:when pretty Clara MageeвЂTMs father takes his life her mother is forced to sell their shop to a German family she resents. Clara befriends them and falls for dashing elder brother Frank. But when he leaves for Germany, Clara is pursued by businessman Vinnie Craven who offers glamour and security. But fascism is growing and Vinnie has a dark side. Its 1931 and the Depression has brought Tyneside to its knees. Young, pretty Clara Magee is devastated when her father commits suicide leaving secrets behind him and the family is forced to sell their fancy-goods shop to a German couple. Despite her mother Patiences disapproval, Clara befriends their daughter Rennie and hot-headed son Benny, but her heart lies with their dashing elder brother Frank. Patience thinks businessman Vinnie Craven, who runs the local boxing hall, a far better catch for Clara. When Frank leaves abruptly for Germany, Vinnie single-mindedly pursues the vivacious Clara, determined to make her his wife. Tempted by the glamorous life-style Vinnie is offering and security for her family, Clara buries her feelings for Frank. But she hadnt bargained for Vinnies ruthless nature or growing fascination for Mosleys Fascist Party. Yet the greatest shock is still to come Set against the momentous backdrop of rising fascism in the 1930s, A Handful of Stars is an enthralling story of poverty, passion and survival with a captivating young heroine. 1931: pretty Clara Magee is devastated by her father's suicide and forced to sell the family shop. She is in love with idealist Frank but pursued by businessman Vinnie Craven. Tempted by the glamorous life he is offering, Clara hasn't bargained for ruthless Vinnie's growing fascination for Mosley's Fascist Party. Yet the greatest shock is to come.