Bücher von Judy Prescott

Melinda, a naive fifteen-year-old girl, was working part-time at a local fish and chip shop when Peter first entered her life. Each Saturday night, after the pubs had shut their doors, he would arrive at the shop, noticeably inebriated and dishevelled. From the moment he saw Melinda, Peter was certain he wanted to be a part of her life forever.It took several years and persistent effort from Peter to finally convince Melinda to go on a date with him. Remarkably, just three weeks after their first date, Peter proposed to her. What followed is a tale of unexpected love and life-changing decisions, marking the beginning of a unique and enduring story.

In Granddad's Babies, readers embark on a heartfelt journey through the life of Peter, a devoted husband, father, and doting grandfather. With unwavering love and boundless joy, Peter cherishes every moment spent with his growing family, especially his beloved grandsons. This touching book takes us on a nostalgic ride, delving into cherished memories that span across the years, each one filled with laughter, love, and the indomitable spirit of family bonds. As we navigate through the pages, we witness Peter's unwavering presence and support for his children as they navigate the trials and triumphs of life. However, the narrative takes a poignant turn as it leads us to the year 2019, where the inevitable departure of this remarkable man leaves a void that echoes through the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Granddad's Babies serves as a poignant tribute, celebrating the enduring legacy of Peter and the profound impact he had on his family's lives, reminding us of the immeasurable power of love and the timeless connections that transcend even the boundaries of mortality.

Veronica Johnson, known as Ronny to friends, lives a quiet life in the sleepy area of Shaldon, Devon. At 30 years of age, her life revolved around her job as a nursery nurse in the village, and seeing her mother and stepfather who ran a cake shop. Then her life suddenly became busy, busy, busy after meeting her stepbrothers, identical twins, as well as discovering her favourite twin boys in the nursery were sons of the Casanova of the high school she had attended years ago. On meeting up with him, could Ronny trust him to be faithful? Did he still have a roving eye for the women?

The book is about my grandparents' lives - my grandfather particularly. He was born in the workhouse and brought up by his grandparents after his mother married, when he was four years old. He enlisted in the Army at twenty, shortly before meeting Ada, his wife. They were together for less than a month before he was posted to India and China, and he was away for six years. Ada died at thirty-eight. He lost his children to family members, all separated, and was left alone. He became a gentleman of the road and died at seventy-three on a park bench near the churchyard, where his wife and young daughter were buried.