‘The Mersey Girls’ by Sheila Riley is the second book in The “Reckoners Row” series. I have not read the first book, but I didn’t need to worry. I began reading and was enveloped in life in Liverpool in the 1950s.

The story revolves around two women, Grace and Evie. Evie is capable and hardworking, she has a new job in an office as a manager, which she sets about with gusto. Grace has been on a luxury liner working as a singer surrounded by luxury. She returns to Liverpool with a secret. Grace and Evie are yet to discover their lives are connected, entwined with each other.

I thoroughly enjoyed the 1950s period of the book and Sheila created a true representation of the struggles of these times. The family values people held back then, the poverty and the communities are all part of this family saga and I could empathise. I am from a town not too far away from Liverpool with similar struggles and this story tugged at my heartstrings.

I always love going down memory lane and this book is no exception. A great, gritty family story of 1950s Liverpool. Thanks to Rachels Random Resources and Netgalley for the copy of the book to give my honest review.