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It’s 1946, and the Browns are getting on with life in the small market town of Omagh. Ma, left to bring up four children on her own, has had a lifetime of struggle. For her, life is not a fairy tale; it’s a lot of hard work and sacrifice. But for Hilda, Muriel, Ann and Joe, now ready to fly the nest, the post-war world is their oyster.
Ann, a secretary by day, loves to dance at night and dreams of turning professional someday. When Walter, the local bread van driver, becomes her dance partner and they slowly fall in love, she catches a glimpse of her happy-ever-after on the horizon.
But as the new decade approaches, fate intervenes, threatening to trap Ann in a life she never envisioned. She confronts an impossible situation with courage and resourcefulness, determined to carve her own path to happiness. Will she get her fairy-tale ending after all?
Dancehall Days is Part 1 of The Life and Times of Ann Brown, a heartwarming story of tenacious love and fortitude, and the unwavering belief that dreams can come true against all the odds.
“A fantastic storyline; I read the book in 2 days. Really interesting, colourful storyline which I could relate to; it brought me back to my mum's stories of growing up. Highly recommended.”
K.Gay
“Great read, authentically ‘norn iron’ lingo, great craic, heart-warming and heart-wrenching in equal measure.”
H.Murray
“I read this book as part of our book club selection for this month. What a joy it was to read. The description of the characters and the location made you feel as if you were in the dancehall or in the house when the floods came in. Great read!”
A.Barry
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