{"product_id":"a-new-day-at-paradise-pottery-lynn-johnson-potteries-girls-4-paperback","title":"A New Day at Paradise Pottery by Lynn Johnson - The Potteries Girls Book 4 - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781804360408\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Hera\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: The Potteries Girls (Book 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA New Day at Paradise Pottery is the fourth instalment in Lynn Johnson's beloved Potteries Girls series, a WWI-era family saga set in the heart of Staffordshire's ceramics industry. Martha Owen dreams of a life beyond the production line, but an abusive, drink-sodden father and the shadow of the Great War stand firmly in her way. With courage, artistic talent, and quiet determination, Martha fights to carve out a future for herself and those she loves in this moving, character-driven story of resilience and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSet in Burslem against the smoke and heat of the Potteries, this novel follows Martha Owen as she navigates a childhood scarred by her father's violent temper and worsening drink problem, compounded by the strain World War One brings to the home front. With no money and no qualifications, a job at Paradise Pottery feels like her only lifeline, yet Martha quickly realises she wants far more than the monotony of the production line. Her one genuine talent is her artistic flair, and the novel traces her determined, sometimes faltering, attempts to rise through the ranks and escape her father's dark shadow once and for all. Along the way she loses her closest friend after a painful falling out and forges new alliances within the pottery works. Johnson, who grew up in the Potteries, brings an authentic sense of place to every page, capturing the grit and camaraderie of working-class Staffordshire life during wartime. As a standalone entry in the wider Potteries Girls series, it can easily be enjoyed without having read the earlier books. This is a story about finding your own path when everything around you seems designed to hold you back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbing WWI family saga with a determined, artistic heroine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFourth book in the Potteries Girls series, reads perfectly as a standalone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Staffordshire setting from an author who grew up there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of Nancy Revell and Rosie Hendry-style sagas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for lovers of historical fiction and family drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLynn Johnson was born and raised in the Potteries and attended school in Burslem, the setting for many of her novels. She gained a BA Hons in Humanities with Literature from the Open University and a Diploma in Management Studies, later working as a Human Resources Manager for a large County Council. Researching her own family tree inspired her to begin writing, drawing on real Staffordshire history to create the emotionally rich Potteries Girls saga series, of which this is the fourth book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA heartfelt, beautifully researched WWI saga that captures both hardship and hope. Martha's journey from the production line to independence is deeply moving, making this a satisfying, emotional read for saga fans and a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys historical family drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN as listed reflects the UK paperback edition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lynn Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56696973820286,"sku":"SNG17034","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/a-new-day-at-paradise-pottery-lynn-johnson-potteries-girls-4-paperback.webp?v=1784421116","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/a-new-day-at-paradise-pottery-lynn-johnson-potteries-girls-4-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}