Velma’s family refuse to accept she is now a
young woman and when she falls in love with Jack they discuss whether he is a suitable husband. World War II forces the engaged couple to cancel their white wedding days before the service, putting a strain on
Jack and Velma's relationship.
Jack and Velma's relationship.
He gives her a choice - let him go to war as
a single man - or marry him in a registry office without
the support of family and friends.
Can Velma survive the worry of Jack being
at the front? Will it be easier to cope if they are married?
During the 1890s Phil Field loses his job on a fishing boat in Plymouth, Devon. He finds it difficult to get another job and drowns his sorrows in the pub. On his way home he is attacked and Enid Kelly finds him slumped on the ground in the freezing cold. Phil joins the Royal Navy and Enid agrees to write to him and keep him company when he's home on leave.
After a night of celebration Enid becomes pregnant and they marry. When World War I looms Enid is frightened. Will they and their children survive this terrible time?
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This novelette is from the World War II Blitz series.
It's Christmas 1938 and Velma's family is determined to enjoy
the festive season, but Jack cannot get leave to join them.
Velma's young nephew declares that Santa brings
the best presents, but all Velma wants is to be with Jack.
Sue Perkins
Magic, Mystery and Mayhem
Author
For the young and not so young