The Shop Girls of Lark Lane: A heartbreaking post-war family saga

The war is over, but there’s heartbreak ahead…
Liverpool, 1945. As the war draws to a close, Alice and Terry Lomax are building a new life with their young daughter Cathy . After years away fighting, Terry is a stranger to his daughter and must work hard to win her trust and love.

Alice and old friend Sadie work in the haberdashery of Lewis’s department store, where bomb damage scars the walls and rationing is still in force. Yet Lewis’s remains open, a sign of strength in the midst of Liverpool’s post-war ruins.

Though memories of those lost in the war are fresh, Alice and Sadie look forward to the future. But then a tragic accident leaves Alice a widow, and the father of Sadie’s child – a man she hoped never to see again – is back in Liverpool…

With Alice struggling to start again alone, and Sadie desperate to protect her son, can these two shop girls overcome their troubles and keep their hopes alive – even with all the odds against them?


The Shop Girls of Lark Lane is a heart-wrenching family saga about the strength of friendship and the costs of war. If you love Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Kitty Neale, you won’t want to miss Pam Howes!

What readers are saying about The Shop Girls of Lark Lane :
‘ Absolutely brilliant, five-star read… Wonderful… Perfect for reading curled with by the fire… You will be hooked and won’t want to put this book down. ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I absolutely love Pam Howes’ books… A beautiful bittersweet story … Loads of tears with this one.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘ What I love about this story is the bond of friendship and family… Another enthralling read… As usual with this author’s books, from picking it up, I never want to put it down until I’ve reached the last page… Even then, the characters stay with me… An unforgettable and engrossing read.’ By the Letter Book Reviewer , 5 stars

‘ Truly wonderful … Heart-warming… I loved following their story. I read this book in almost one sitting. ’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I love all of Pam's books and this one was another very good story… A good read from a very talented storyteller .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘ A lovely read!… Will definitely stay with me for a while … A heart-warming and heart-wrenching read!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I have smiled, laughed, and cried… The best one yet… Read this book. It's worth more than 5* .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘ You'll quickly find yourself wrapped in the tale … All three women are wonderfully written … A good old-fashioned family saga about strong women.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A terrific read.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I always get excited to see Pam Howes has another book out… This is another 5 star read … This was excellent&