The Forgotten Family of Liverpool: A gritty postwar family saga novel that will break your heart (The Mersey Trilogy #2)

The war is over – but are their troubles just beginning?
It’s 1951 and rationing is finally coming to an end. But while Liverpool is recovering from the ferocity of war, a family is about to be torn apart…

Dora Rodgers is adjusting to a new life in Liverpool with her young daughters Carol and Jackie . After the fear of the war years and a difficult break up with her husband Joe , Dora is finally building a future with her children.

But then an unexpected knock at the door rips her family in two.

To Dora’s horror, Carol is taken away by a welfare officer to live with Joe. She is determined to fight for her child, but when a tragic accident leaves her mother in hospital, and shocking news from Joe breaks her heart again, she struggles to cope.

With her family in pieces and her marriage over for good, will Dora ever manage to get her daughter Carol home where she belongs?

The Forgotten Family of Liverpool is a brave and tear-jerking story of one woman’s quest to protect her family. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Annie Murray and Kitty Neale.

Read what everyone’s saying about Pam Howes:
‘ Absolute belter of a story!! ’ Chelle's Book Reviews

‘ I loved this book! … have a supply of tissues ready … a beautifully written book that kept me reading until the early hours. I just didn’t want it to end .’ 5* Stardust Book Reviews

‘ A new favourite saga writer to add to my list .’ 5* Bookworms & Shutterbugs

‘ I love this book so much … [it will] keep you gasping for more … Oh my dayz .’ 5* Read Along With Sue Ward

‘ One of the best family sagas I've read … A wonderful, emotional roller coaster of a read, highly recommended … tissues are essential!’ Brook Cottage Books

‘ A deeply moving story …I found myself gasping out loud … [it] brought me close to tears … I found The Lost Daughter of Liverpool increasingly hard to put down … I will certainly be back for part two … definitely one to watch out for.’ Em the Bookworm

‘The story is brilliant … Once I started this book, I just couldn't wait for every chance I got to read it. ‘ 4* I Love Reading

‘ What a beautiful book! Brilliantly written, this warm-hearted, evocative tale was amazing from start to finish.’ 5 * Renita D’Silva

‘ Oh wow, absolutely superb . Read it in under two days. Loved everything about this book. A fantastic story and I'm so excited for the next one in this trilogy.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘The storyline was brilliant and had me hooked from the first chapter, really looking forward to reading the follow up.’ 5* Goodreads Reviewer

‘…Just fantastic . Being a big fan of family saga’s, this book didn’t disappoint, it had it all. Love, heartbreak, obsession, loss and hope .