The Girl from the Tyne

Lizzie's saving grace is her loving grandmother, Mrs. Though still very young and innocent, will Lizzie's dream of a glittering theatrical future ever come true?. Wood, who introduces her to the Madame Bella's Academy for the theatrical arts. With a little one on the way, Jack Wood and Alice Rooney are forced into a volatile marriage. Damaged by her own dysfunctional childhood, Alice shows little affection towards little Lizzie

Good First Novel I requested to review Melody Sachs first novel, “The Girl from the Tyne”. This is her first novel and I enjoyed the book very much. The story begins in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1932. Jack Wood lives with his Mum and is happy with his life. He owns a business that is prospering in spite of the depression. On this particular evening, he is heading to a dance in town. All of the young folks are there and the bands are swinging. There is a dance contest and h