Another fantastic instalment of the residents of Weaver Street. A new character is introduced, Rosamund or Rose as she introduces herself. Weaver Street is completely different for Rose, she is used to being waited on but soon she realises she has to change in order for her to get on. All the characters gel so well together, I really enjoy having a trip back to Weaver Street and look forward to the next instatement in this series.

Chrissie Walsh is back with Hard Times on Weaver Street, the latest addictive instalment of her captivating saga series set in Liverpool after World War I.

It’s 1924 and after the upheaval of the First World War, life seems to have settled down in Liverpool and in Weaver Street. Widow Kitty Conlon is counting down the days until her upcoming wedding to John, while her best friend Maggie finds herself besieged by bad luck as she juggles the challenges of a very demanding mother, ungrateful daughter and a fly-by-night beau. Meanwhile, Mavis finds herself contending with a mysterious new lodger while the O’Malleys continue to miss their beloved Ireland.

However, the depression begins to make itself felt and every single resident begins to feel the pinch and wonder just what the future might hold for them. As a new family arrives on Weaver Street, their neighbours worry whether the longed-for peace and happiness that they had craved after the war might be slipping away as worrying rumours begin to gather momentum about Germany preparing itself for another brutal conflict.

The women of Weaver Street have just got their men back. Will they be waving them off to war again? Or could there be brighter times ahead for them all?

Chrissie Walsh’s Liverpool sagas never fail to delight and with Hard Times on Weaver Street, she has written a touching, dramatic, witty and heartwarming tale about community, friendship and love that is a joy to curl up with. Guaranteed to make readers laugh and cry, Hard Times on Weaver Street is an emotional, poignant and brilliantly written Liverpool saga sure to appeal to fans of Katie Flynn and Lyn Andrews.

We're back with Kitty Conlon and Weaver Street.
A lovely book, with the warm feeling of neighbours and friends coming together to support each other through a difficult time. With lovely characters and friendships, this book wraps you in a warm blanket and sigh.

Loved this one. I enjoy these types of books as they are a great escape from crime and thriller books. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This is the second book in the Weaver Street series and I loved it as much, if not more, than the first book! I loved the way this book moved quickly through the 1930s and leads us to the very beginning of WWII. I felt this had more light-hearted moments than the first book, but, also, had plenty of drama and a couple of heart-in-your-mouth moments too! I can't wait for the next in the series.

Even thought each installment in the Weaver Street series can be read as a stand-alone I would strongly recommend reading the first book, Welcome to Weaver Street to understand the characters and setting used in Hard Times on Weaver Street.

Hard Times on Weaver Street is a detailed fast paced story that has a slowly unfolding plot. There are 3 separate parts that focus on the years through 1924-1939.

Walsh has research from the 20s onwards looking at society and living standards of the working class citizens. The reader is able to see how medical practices have expanded as well as the effects of the great depression on businesses and people post-WW1. Walsh also gives examples of important historical events like general strike, women's rights, Edward VIII abdication, and the start of WW2 to give a feeling of authenticity. Although there is a good mixture of description and dialogue, the writing style was a little jumpy with some points being repetitive.

The character development of Hard Times on Weaver Street gives the reader background information to help them to form a connection with the characters. There are recaps and links to the prior book to help those who haven't read the previous book. It was nice to reconnect with old characters and meet new ones.

Kitty is an independent successful businesswoman, as the owner of the local cafe. The reader sees the caring and motherly bonds she has for her children and neighbours as she provides for them all without thought.

Rose is a spoilt wealthy girl, who is abandoned by the man she thought loved her in a hotel. He took her money and jewelry leaving her with no other option than to sell her earrings to pay for the bill. She looks to the good fortune of the inhabitants of Weaver Street to help her in her time of need...

The other viewpoints of characters are brief and give a reflection of the life and relationships they face.

Overall I feel that Hard Times on Weaver Street was ok. I sometimes struggled with some of the characters and time scale changes often left me with questions. One of the things that really triggered me was the fact that Rose's character was introduced in part 2 instead of being introduced at the beginning to allow the reader to develop a strong bond with her also the fact that Rose just came across as someone who didn't want to put forward any effort in her life expecting things to be done for her. I found that the last part of the story was rushed.

I would suggest reading Hard Times on Weaver Street to people who enjoy historical fiction and sagas based around post WW1, as it is a character driven story about friendship and community as the reader follows the weddings, funerals and daily lives of the inhabitants of Weaver Street.

Hard Times on Weaver Street is the second book in the Weaver Street series by Chrissie Walsh. After reading Welcome to Weaver Street I was really looking forward to starting this one and it certainly didn’t disappoint. It’s a wonderful saga book with fabulous characters. The author describes the characters so well she makes them come alive through her books. There are some new characters introduced and one especially I grew very fond of as I read through this story. The neighbours of Weaver Street are facing some tough times during the 1930’s as Britain is hit by the Great Depression. However in spite of their troubles they battle on and have great spirit. I adored this book and really hope there will be a third one.

This book is just brilliant it paints a wonderful picture of the ups and downs of the residents of Weaver Street. I love the community spirit and life long friends, with no one left out in the cold. The narrative feels so realistic that it feels like you are living it with them. I will definately read the other books in this series and other books by Chrissie Walsh.

A heartwarming historical fiction saga that I am in love with! The drama is packed into the story and I for one found it a joy to read about the families on Weaver Street. There are deaths, secrets and the usual family dramas and there's even a new family to welcome to the neighbourhood. From the start of the book the drama starts and it doesn't stop until the last page. I love all the characters who I can easily relate to but I think the endless cups of tea would have me constantly running to the toilet. A pleasurable read and I can't wait for the next book to see what the families on Weaver Street are up too.

Hard Times On Weaver Street by Chrissie Walsh is a fabulous historical novel and the second book in the Weaver Street series. It can be read as a stand-alone.
I enjoyed catching up with familiar faces as the residents of Weaver Street journey through the 1920’s and 1930’s.
These are challenging decades as the residents who are recovering from World War I find themselves plunged into depression before war once more looms on the horizon.
All the women are strong, realistic and likable. They support each other throughout life’s changing seasons. They also welcome new faces. “There was more love in those shabby little houses in Lamb Lane than there ever had been in Heathcote Manor.” Money does not buy happiness.
There is no judging of situations as the women realise that there but for the grace of God. We all make mistakes and need love not judgement.
It is delightful to watch the children grow throughout the course of the book as we welcome the next generation of residents to occupy Weaver Street.
Strikes and a visit by Oswald Moseley reveal the unrest of the day.
Despite the world changing, the residents of Weaver Street remain constant and true. Their love shines from the pages of the book. I am looking forward to many more visits to Weaver Street.
I received a free copy from Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

Sunday, May 21, 2023
Hard Times on Weaver Street


I felt I was welcomed home to Weaver Street when I had the privilege to read the next chapter of these wonderful neighbors. New neighbors were introduced. Would they fit in? Will Weaver Street change?

I loved that the neighborhood was one of different cultures and economic status. They pulled together and survived the bad times. They came together to celebrate the good times. It was lovely to see how they united. You don't see that in today's world.

My favorite character was Kitty. She had such high hopes for her future. She arrived on Weaver Street as a young bride and developed into one of the strongest on the street.

I really enjoy period pieces. This was a page turner.

This book is a historical saga bases in Liverpool . The title is very apt as it revolves around the residents of Weaver Street after world war 1 - the characters are entwined throughout the tale and it’s written so well that you actually feel like you are in the street amongst the neighbours very atmospheric! Loved the storyline with laughter and sadness and would highly recommend.

Kitty Collins is so excited she’s going to marry her John and after her not so great first marriage to Eddie she knows this time she has found a winner, but when little Molly wakes her up saying she doesn’t feel good kitty wants nothing more but for her little girl to feel better her and the six-year-old are supposed to be isolated but a little scarlet fever isn’t going to keep her beloved John away. With the help of Maggie Bethany and Mavis however she’ll get through this John also has a grand surprise in store for his new bride they also get new neighbors who just like when Ketty moved to 10 Weaver St. are not her instant friends we’re doing reviews for literary fiction it’s always hard to know what is there it would not to share so I will just say kitty and her friends are getting older as well as their children and they face each new challenge with the tenacity vigor in charm they did in the first book I truly love the books about Weaver Street and can only hope the author will find a way to do a third book. Chrissy Walsh is one of those authors who books I will reread when I am feeling low and need to pick me up or in and one of those moods. I thoroughly enjoyed hard times on Weaver Street in highly recommend it. I received this book from NetGalley and BoldWoodBooks but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

Another wonderful visit to Weaver Street. the characters their lives.Christie Walsh writes wonderful historical fiction.already looking forward to her next saga.#netgalley #boldwoodbooks.

This is book 2 of 2

I absolutely loved this book, the author Chrissy Walsh is one of my new favourite authors

I finished this book in two days, I couldn’t put it down.

Kitty, Tom, Maggie and their children were fantastic characters. I would recommend you read book 1 first which is welcome to weaver street.

Back to Weaver |Street with the residents and their lives during the 20's. This is another great read and lovely to follow the loves and friendships within the street. 4 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

From start to finish the book was intriguing and I couldn’t put it down. Almost felt as if I was part of the story.
History came alive and it was utterly gripping.

Heartwarming historical drama set in Liverpool as the depression begins to bite. We meet again the residents of Weaver Street who must work together help themselves and others. A good read.

This is Chrissie’s second Weaver Street book and this one finds the friends and families struggling to survive through the depression of the 1930’s. We also meet a few new characters in this book. As with life some you love and some aren’t ones you’d wish to meet. I enjoyed catching up with Kitty and her friends again and thing’s definitely were not easy during this time but the love and friendship they had for each other certainly helped them through the difficult times. As the book ends World War Two had just been declared and I look forward to seeing how they all cope with this if Chrissie decides on a third book which I hope she does.

Oh what a nice return to WeaverStreet. All your favorite and some new ones. As they pull together to servive the depression they find love and friendship. Can’t wait for the next one.