Old and New Friends is a timeless story about always looking to Jesus even in the midst of uncertainty and suffering. It describes the friends we have in life and how they might change over time. As we journey through life's struggles and loss, an old friend, such as Happiness, might be replaced by a new friend, like Grief. No matter where life takes us or the circumstances we find ourselves in, we can always count on our oldest, most faithful friend, Love.

Will their new-found freedom come at a price? It’s 1970 and Debbie Hargreaves is heading to college in Leeds, where she’ll be sharing with three girls she’s never met before. Although they’re all from very different backgrounds, Debbie soon becomes firm friends with shy Lisa, outspoken Karen and cool, self-assured Fran. At the same time, Fiona is struggling to cope with four young children and her duties as a rector’s wife. The arrival of a new childminder should be the answer to her prayers, but Glenda’s open flirting with Fiona’s husband soon sets tongues wagging. Is Fiona’s marriage really under threat? Debbie loves her newfound independence and the male attention she attracts, but in enjoying her new freedom is she neglecting her family and friends, and forgetting her roots? A charming saga of family and friendship, perfect for fans of Margaret Dickinson and Rosie Harris.

Spring 1950. Sergeant Major Ed Grover’s liaison job in Bristol is intended to create new friends and make new connections. But the death of missing GI Bradley Parsons throws everything out of joint. The city Constabulary wants to investigate the business. The US army wants the body back. Grover re-connects with KC Zoe Easton and her legal firm, but slides into conflict with the police Serious Crimes Team. And in the process, comes up against second string gangster Rodney Pride, and Maltese club owner Daniel Zampa – the city’s crime supremo. Events spiral out of control. The new Special Relationship comes under fire. And Grover finds himself caught in the ‘no man’s land’ between friends and foes.

All of Marjorie Pizer's published poems in one volume. Includes many poems previously out of print.

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