Heartwarming story set in Liverpool in the aftermath of World War Two. Part of a series following three girls who form a singing group,the Bryant sisters. Life is slowly returning to normal,but there a still hurdles to be overcome. A good read.

This was the last in an enjoyable series of books following three friends from before the second world war to the coronation of Elizabeth II. Having read the series of books from the start it was nice to see it come to an end. However I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the others. Maybe because the focus was off the original trio or because the series had run it's course. I did feel the ending seemed to arrive rather abruptly. Overall I have really enjoyed the series. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.

Wonderful book.

I love all of the books that Pam writes and am very much enjoying this series about the Bryant sisters Bella,
Edie and Fran and their extended families.

This book doesn't let us down it has many warm characters and references to the rock and roll decade. One of them being, Don & Phil the twins (Everley).

Life is starting to get back to some normality after the war

A lot of the book revolves around Dianna, Earl's daughter who has a wonderful singing voice but is digging her heels in wanting to be a nurse, much to her dad's disappointment. The whole family is talented her little brother Levi is learning to play the guitar and also has a brilliant voice, but Dianne is fed up with singing Shirley Temple songs with him and will be glad when the time comes for her to go to nursing college.

The book touches on racism in the day and how awful it was how poor folk were treated because they have different coloured skin.
Such a lovely heartwarming story set in Liverpool in the 1950's you will fall in love with the characters and their daily lives.
From England to America it has drama, determination, and courage. Plus so much more.
Pam is such a wonderful writer and I enjoy her stories immensely.
Thank you so much, NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read and review this lovely book. XXXX

I find the books in this series compelling, entertaining, but also full of food for thought and a good way to learn about the changes in the way of living.
This book is set at the beginning of the 50s and life goes on and there's a lot going on for the characters even if they have to face hardships never losing hope.
Great characters, vivid historical background.
Can't wait to read the next book.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Another amazing book in the series, wonderfully written as usual and amazing characters, can't put these books down

Really like Pam Howes style of writing and book 4 of this series did not disappoint. I would recommend reading the first 3 books although the author is very good at refreshing you on the characters as you read. Really enjoyable read.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I love reading Pam’s books and I couldn’t wait to read this and meet up with the girls and what was happening in their lives.

What an emotional read, the story beautifully flows, describing the good things that happen as well as the bad. Dianna who is the daughter of Earl, is continuing to settle into her life in England and doesn’t want to have the life her father wants for her but wants to be a nurse.

As I mentioned, there is good times and bad and I would say to have a box of tissues handy when you read this book. I don’t want to spoil the story for readers so I won’t mention what else happens.

But I definitely recommend it.

I went and purchased the first ones in this series as I had read others by Pam. None of them disappointed me and I have enjoyed them immensely. I love a series and a war time series too. Great writing great characters and love how they all connect together

Saga fans will thoroughly enjoy curling up with best-selling author Pam Howes’ latest Liverpool saga, The Daughters of Victory Street.

It’s 1952 and although the war might be over, its effects are still being felt by the inhabitants of Victory Street in Liverpool. Life is tough and money is tight, however, Bella Harrison refuses to let this get her down. She is determined to keep smiling and to look on the bright side of life – even if that begins to get more and more challenging with each passing day. Bella has to juggle her singing career recording songs with The Bryant Sisters with raising her son Levi whom she had with American pilot Earl while married to her husband Bobby.

Earl’s daughter Dianna is trying to make a life for herself in Liverpool. Having decided to become a nurse, Dianna soon discovers that her chosen profession requires her to work long hours and perform grueling tasks under the watchful and critical eye of a matron who seems intent on making her life hell. However, Dianna soon realises that life needn’t be constant toil and studying when she catches the eye of a handsome art student and finds herself at a crossroads between her professional ambitions and a burgeoning romance.

Life at Victory Street is certainly never dull because just when the two young women begin to settle into their new lives, they are rocked by a shocking twist of fate that could put paid to their futures. Will happiness ever be within reach of the daughters of Victory Street? Or will disappointment and regret end up being the only things they can look forward to?

Full of hope and heart, The Daughters of Victory Street is another addictive Liverpool saga from Pam Howes. From the moment readers step into the world Pam Howes creates, they are immediately drawn into a close-knit community where drama and emotion abound. Bella and Dianna are two terrific characters readers will warm to and cheer on in their quest for happiness in this addictive, poignant and heartwarming saga.

Perfect for Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest fans, The Daughters of Victory Street is another must-read by Pam Howes.

The Daughters of Victory Street by Pam Howes is fourth in a series. What a fun journey this has been. When we started, families were young and we watched them grow. The Bryant Sisters became popular entertainers during the war, appearing for service men, singing the popular tunes of the day. Babies were born; weddings were celebrated; deaths were mourned. Now it's years later and those young families have grown to have families of their own. It's really a rather sunny view of life, the races mixing with very little blow back, which brings me to one objection I have. Referring to people of African descent as Black is a little more modern than, at least, the beginning of this book. There's a great deal of political correctness and wishful thinking herein, which actually does not take away from how enjoyable it is. Fen and Mary have aged pretty gracefully given the hardships they have suffered. They have both settled down with second husbands and are enjoying life as grandmothers to the entire brook, those related and those not. Scott and Delores, Earl's brother and sister-in-law have brought their family to England where he plans to resume his career as an architect. Their two daughters help round out the trio that Earl's daughter, Dianna, is the lead singer for.

There is some racism, but it is mild compared to probably the actual fact. This is a lovely series about several families, not without their problems, that all live on the same street in Liverpool. There is so much camaraderie and love shared amongst them all, with relatively minor problems, mostly, popping up which never rob them of their positive dispositions and willingness to help one another. People fall in love, or don't; have babies, or don't; celebrate holidays together; and simply live their lives on the cusp of the modern world. We witness the death of a king, the coronation of a queen, and the birth of rock and roll within these pages. All certainly worth one's time. I continue to enjoy this series and hope there are more to come.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of The Daughters of Victory Street by Bookoutre, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #netgalley #bookoutre #pamhowes #thedaughtersofvictorystreet

I was so delighted to be back on Victory Street again! This time there is more focus on the younger generation. Times are changing fast, and women have more choices now than before. It was wonderful to hear more about Dianne and the challenges she faced. Bella is back too, which is great, as the Bryant Sisters are reunited. There are huge changes in the music industry too, with rumours of this new genre, Rock n’ Roll, which is becoming big in America. This may change things for the type of music that will be popular in the future for all of these talented singers.

I found it so easy to slot back into the lives of all my favourite characters, and it was like meeting old friends again.

A delightful and completely engrossing read, I just loved every page and can’t wait for the next one!

The Daughters of Victory Street by Pam Howes is a charming post-World War II historical saga. It is the fourth novel in The Bryant Sisters series. I recommend reading this series in order. This will allow you to get to know the characters and their back stories. We return to Wavetree, Liverpool, England on Victory Street where it is February of 1952. It is a close community on Victory Street. The residents take care of each other. Bella and Edie have been focusing on their families. Fran has been absent from Liverpool following the scandal with her ex-husband, but she misses her friends. When another resident on Victory Street decides to move, their house is perfect for Fran and her child. With Fran’s return, The Bryant Sisters begin rehearsing. They have plenty of new songs thanks to Fran and Bobby. Dianna, Earl’s daughter, is a beautiful singer. Earl has her and Levi entering a singing competition. Singing, though, is not what Dianna wishes to do when she graduates. She wishes to become a nurse following in her Aunt Ruby’s footsteps. We follow Dianna as she passes her exams and enters the nursing program at the Royal Hospital. We get to see Dianna blossom into a lovely woman who makes big decisions regarding her future. It is great catching up with Bella, Edie, Fran as well as their families and friends. The Daughters of Victory Street is an emotional novel that lets readers see what life was like after World War II in England. Restrictions are still in place even in the 1950s. People are happy the war is over and are looking forward to moving on with their lives. I thought The Daughters of Victory Street was well-written with likeable, relatable, and realistic characters. It is enjoyable catching up with Fran, Bella, and Edie plus get them develop as time moves forward. Dianna experiences racism in her life at various times. I like how the author dealt with this issue. Bella and Bobby discover their daughter, Lizzie has a health issue. The couple takes the matter in stride, and I like how everyone rallies around to help them. We watch the families grow and adapt as the years pass by. The Daughters of Victory Street is a heartwarming saga with laughter, courage, grief, perseverance, disappointment, hope, and most of all- love.

I love The Bryant Sisters series and The Daughters of Victory Street just added to the delight I feel. Pam brings the city of Liverpool to life, and makes me want to visit very soon! The women are strong characters, who epitomize friendship. I am loving reading their journeys, long may it continue.

The fourth in this series of the wartime setting with the Bryant sisters. This on is set after the war in the 1950's but it is equally as good as the other books. I hope there will be more to come. Great book, great story and well worth 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this e ARC

In this book, I found many touching and well-developed characters. There is so much to each and the bonds that tie them together.
Recovering from a war, with all its consequences, everyone is trying to figure out their post-war lives.
This is the first book I’ve read in this series but was entertained, as it’s a stand alone, but I love these people so much, I have to catch up on #TheBryantSisters books.

I love sagas about WW2 and I loved this one even though it was a fourth in a series. This didn’t bother me as I could pick up all the characters easily. A wonderful warm book to read. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Liverpool England, 1952 Bella Harrison always looks to the positive side of everything. She is back at it recording new songs with the trio, The Bryant Sisters. Bella and Bobby are newlyweds and together are raising Bella’s son Levi who’s father is an American pilot Earl Franklin. Dianna, Earl’s daughter is adjusting to life in Liverpool and she is determined to become a nurse. But, Dianna begins to second guess her ambition to be a nurse, once she meets a handsome art student, and must make a decision between love and her passion for nursing. Just when things are beginning to settle down and everyone is finally within reach of being content and happy, Victory Street is shaken once again and it’s up to the Bryant Sisters to overcome the challenges and once again bring peace to the residents. I absolutely loved this story, The Bryant Sisters is such a wonderful, inspirational and heart-warming story. You can’t help but feel like your are part of the family. Truly a story to be savoured and inspirational historical fiction at its best. I was totally drawn into this series from the first book to the last. But I would have to say that this is my most favorite installment of the series. I can’t recommend it enough, beyond phenomenal.

Thank you Pam Howes for such a wonderful continuation to The Bryant Sisters series. I absolutely love Victory Street and the hope that always seems to reside there. I loved this wonderfully well written story, and I highly recommend it.

The Daughters of Victory Street is the fourth in the Bryant Sisters series by Pam Howes. Don’t be apprehensive by the fact that we are fairly deep into this series and you may be a newcomer to it. It is very easily read as a standalone as the author provides plenty of information as to the background of the characters and what has happened to each of them and how they are all connected. In fact, said background information was very useful for me as a refresher as it had been some time since I had read book three. But soon it all came flooding back to me and I found this to be another, quick read following the ups and downs of Bella and her extended circle of family and friends. It’s not a taxing read by any means but is just perfect for when you need something light and not too hard going. You quickly become invested in the goings on of all the characters and it’s great to see how they have all evolved since I first read about them. The addition of new characters is always welcome too and helps push the book on and expand it out from the range of characters that I have become very familiar with.

It’s 1952 and the war is long over but it’s effects are still being felt with rationing still in place but for Bella and her family but they make the best of every situation they find themselves. They are doing well with the entertainment business set up by Basil and Earl and there is a great sense that everyone is one big happy family be they related or not. That’s what I love about these books it’s the sense of community, love and friendship that is evident with every turn of the page. They have all been through so much and are always there for each other through thick and thin, the good times and the bad. They share in each other’s laughter and jubilation when warranted but are also there to offer sound advice or a shoulder to cry on when needed.

Bella is the stalwart of the family and there is a slight shift away from her in this book as the attention turned to Earl’s daughter Dianna. Earl wanted her to follow him into the entertainment business and form a singing duo with her brother Levi but you could sense her reluctance from the start. She was a young girl who knew her own mind but at the same time she doesn’t want to let her father down or be a disappointment to him. But I don’t think he would ever think of her in that regard. She studies hard in school and gets the place she so desperately wants on a nursing course. But times are sent to try her and the issue of race plays an important role in Dianna’s story the further I delved into the book. It’s important to have such a theme included in a book set during this time because this issue was becoming all the more prevalent in society at the time and this issue has always been present since book one. Dianna being the only black girl in school wasn’t easy. She was teased about her colour and mixed up family and this only makes her long to follow in her aunt’s footsteps and become a nurse. The theme of race was dealt with well here but could have done with even more fleshing out than was given. We see Dianna mature and grow and to be honest by the end of the book she had turned out very different than from when I had first read about her and I was surprised at the turn of events in her life path.

There are a lot of characters to become familiar /reacquaint yourself with and perhaps a character list at the beginning would help readers new to the series. At times even I found myself double checking as to who was who. I enjoyed the plot regarding Bella and Bobby’s young daughter but again I felt there was a lot going on with everybody that plots, be they major or minor, were rushed along in order to fit in as much as possible. Given it was a short book I don’t think having a few more pages added wouldn’t have done much harm and added some needed depth in places.

Bella is back singing with the Bryant Sisters and I’m glad we got an insight into how Fran and Edie were doing. Fran has certainly been through the ringer and it’s like she is still on the run or in hiding because of what her husband put her through. She has a lonely existence and misses her old life so it was brilliant to see with some gentle encouragement from her friends that love and care for that she was ready to take steps back to the life that she deserved because unless she had been given that little shove I think she would have remained forever alienated and done nothing about it. Fenella, Basil, Mary, Martin and many more all feature and each have their brief storylines. One in particular took me by surprise and I have to say I was sad to see it happening. I was really hoping that Pam Howes wouldn’t allow the inevitable to happen but I suppose life isn’t all a bed of roses and one has to show the bad times come almost as much as the good times in some cases. There was lots that happened in quick succession as I neared the end of the book and at times it did feel slightly rushed as if events were being sped through.

Overall, The Daughters of Victory Street was a delightful, entertaining and pleasant read despite some of the issues I have outlined above. It felt like a catch up with old friends and there is warmth and family relations at its heart. Given the abrupt ending I feel one more based on these characters would round off the series nicely.

This is the fourth book in this series.

I've read every single one of these books and I enjoyed every one of them.

This is a post World War II era book and it writes beautifully.

The emotions it conveys are felt as you read on and off the page. You can actually feel what these characters go through as they go through the bad and good things that happen.

Highly recommend.

With the war over and life getting back to normal, although there was still rationing, Bella and Bobby were happily married and caring for Levi. They were hopeful they would add another child to their family without too much ado. Dianne from the US was settling in well with her Dad Earl and had her heart set on nursing. She had a beautiful singing voice but she felt her future was in nursing.

When Dianne’s Uncle Scotty, Aunt Dolores and two cousins arrived from the US for their new life in Liverpool, Dianne couldn’t have been happier. The three girls harmonized beautifully and Earl was in his element when they sang at his record company. The three Bryant Sisters, Bella, Fran and Edie were still best of friends and even with their own children, they were determined to sing together again. Would their lives continue on in the same vein, or would something come along to rock the foundations once again?

The Daughters of Victory Street is the 4th in the Bryant Sisters series by Pam Howes and I enjoyed it very much. It was nice to catch up with each person – both new and old – and find out how they were coping in 1952 after a harrowing few years during the war. Recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.