Changing Fortunes for The Dockyard Girls

Another page-turning story of love, family and forgiveness in Tracy Baines bestselling Dockyard Girls series. Perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.

It’s not easy being a woman in a man’s world…

Great Grimsby, 1922

Letty Hardy knows the dangers of being a trawlerman’s wife. For ten years, she has endured the loneliness and fear of watching Alec sail into Arctic waters. But Letty refuses to be defined by her husband. She has built a successful business on the docks — and she won’t give it up without a fight.

When Alec pursues a long-held dream, she must choose between the life she has built and the man she loves.

Nine-year-old Stella idolises her mother and is determined to prove girls can do anything boys can and sets out to prove a point, oblivious of the problems her willfulness will create…

Meanwhile, Ruth Marshall has fled her abusive husband, only to be return to Grimsby when he threatens her future — and her father’s fortune.

Three women. Three battles. Can they defy convention and claim the lives they deserve?

Praise for Tracy Baines:

'Brilliant brilliant a brilliant read I really enjoyed it from start to finish I caring wait for the next one Tracey Baines you are one amazing storyteller. Thank you for this great series' - Reader Review

'Great story. I was right there from the first page and carried beautifully to the end. Couldn’t put it down from one drama to another. Loved it!' - Reader Review

‘A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite’. - Rosie Clarke

'Brilliant and gripping storyline. Couldn't put the books down. Cant wait to read more of Tracy Baines, and hopefully more stories like these'- Reader Review

'Brilliant book. Great story , can’t wait to continue reading next one, few sad bits but you know it’s going to come good' - Reader Review

‘Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime theatre. I highly recommend this book.’ - Fenella J Miller

‘An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!’ - Sheila Riley

'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' - Elaine Roberts

'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' - Maisie Thomas