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Hardacre's Luck

(1984)
(The second book in the Hardacre series)
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The gripping sequel to the bestselling family saga Hardacre. Hardacre's Luck follows the triumphs and tragedies of the next generation of the Hardacre family in 1950s Yorkshire and London.

Hardacre's Luck sees the return of many familiar characters from the first book in the Hardacre saga.

Young Sam Hardacre leaves behind his life at the Abbey to continue the family tradition by starting his own business empire. Meanwhile, Harry Hardacre is now head of the household, but wonders which of the young Hardacre men should inherit his father's legacy. Joe's widow, Helen, plots the ultimate revenge on those who crossed her. And two best friends fight for the love of Maude and Albert's glamorous film-star daughter, Janet.

Praise for Hardacre and Hardacre's Luck:

'History comes alive ... innocents, rascals and middling humans - an authentic bunch to set against tempestuous times.' Publishers Weekly

'This skilfully written, always entertaining family saga ... rich in plot, pace and character ... polished storytelling.' Newsagent and Bookshop

'Compulsive reading.' Liverpool Echo

'The best family saga since Penmarric.' Manchester Evening News

For fans of rich and dramatic family sagas from the Forsyte Saga to Downton Abbey.

Genre: Sagas

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