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"a real page-turner from a master of the genre, with believeable characters and lots of period details" Daily Express "Past and present intertwine in this warm, gently nostalgic drama -- a gem" My Weekly "super saga" Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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What can I say accept well worth waiting for. It took me three days of non stop reading, my husband knew once it arrived the weekend was lost.
Thank you Maureen Lee
Thank you Maureen Lee
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The Leaving of Liverpool is another one of Maureen Lee's greats.
It tells the story of two sisters Annemarie and Mollie who are split up by a tragic turn of events - you could see exactly what was going to happen. The sort of moment when you shout "don't do it" at the televison. The story follows each sister over the next 20 years or so as they forge a path for themselves in the world. Two very different paths over two continents. Mollie in Liverpool, where she becomes very much a scouser and Annemarie in New York, where she hides the demons of her past and circumstances of her trip to the US for 15 years before it all comes flooding back, even the most famous Broadway star has its skeletons. There are plenty of wonderful supporting characters throughout, Agatha, Lev, Lizzie, Herbie, Finn and Hazel who in their own way keep Annemarie and Mollie on the path that fate has dealt with them.
I agree with other comments, and the reason why I did not give this book a 5 star was the very very quick wrapping up of everything, and the circumstances of Annemarie and Mollie being reunited. This could have so easily become a second book, if not a trilogy. Nonetheless a good read and a page turner as you become involved with the characters.
It tells the story of two sisters Annemarie and Mollie who are split up by a tragic turn of events - you could see exactly what was going to happen. The sort of moment when you shout "don't do it" at the televison. The story follows each sister over the next 20 years or so as they forge a path for themselves in the world. Two very different paths over two continents. Mollie in Liverpool, where she becomes very much a scouser and Annemarie in New York, where she hides the demons of her past and circumstances of her trip to the US for 15 years before it all comes flooding back, even the most famous Broadway star has its skeletons. There are plenty of wonderful supporting characters throughout, Agatha, Lev, Lizzie, Herbie, Finn and Hazel who in their own way keep Annemarie and Mollie on the path that fate has dealt with them.
I agree with other comments, and the reason why I did not give this book a 5 star was the very very quick wrapping up of everything, and the circumstances of Annemarie and Mollie being reunited. This could have so easily become a second book, if not a trilogy. Nonetheless a good read and a page turner as you become involved with the characters.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have become a Maureen Lee fan in the last 6 months since my sister passed on one of her novels. This book is based on 2 sisters who become parted by accident at quite a young age and both sisters are followed in the story as a contrast from Liverpool to America. I do a agree with a previous review - the ending for me was quite blunt, however still an excellent book which I found difficult to put down.
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The leaving of liverpool
arrived in perfect condition in double quick time, Wife has read a few chapters and is enthralled by the story
Published 13 months ago by P. Joyce
The Leaving of Liverpool
Absolutaly fantastic, could not put it down. I found the story very emotional and she really brought the characters to life, which made you feel like you were going through the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Chick1
Another great read
I love Maureen Lee's books and each one is a pleasure to read. I often take them on holiday with me, as I know I can be guaranteed a gread read. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Nicola
Enjoyable read
Love the style, nicely written, very enjoyable read. I just find it a little predictable..
Published on 14 Jun 2008 by Z. Jaff
"Unputadownable"?
I am an avid Maureen Lee fan and i was REALLY looking forward to this read. Although it pains me to say; I was quite disappointed. Read more
Published on 31 May 2007 by Curlybing
THE LEAVING OF LIVERPOOL
Another great Maureen Lee. As expected unput-downable. Be prepared to be drawn into the story, the characters and their lives and the 2 parallel stories of what is happening to... Read more
Published on 10 April 2007 by Mhughes
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