Poppy’s Dilemma

Literature & Fiction

Carson, Nancy

Genre Fiction

AVON.

Romantic dreams, snatched by war…
Lizzie Bishop’s humble beginnings as a dressmaker’s daughter see her hope for nothing more than a simple offer of marriage. Love, passion and romance are reserved for daydreams.
But then into Lizzie’s quiet world comes two men – one reliable and kind-hearted, the other heartbreakingly handsome. Just as Lizzie’s made her choice, the ominous call of war sounds, and her life changes again.
Will Lizzie get her chance at happiness, or has it gone forever?

The Dressmaker’s Daughter

Maze

Henzey is no ordinary factory girl…
Henzey Kite can’t believe it when Billy Watts walks into her life. A cut above the local boys – strong, charming and wildly ambitious – he won’t settle for anything less than the wealth of high society.
But with wealth comes sacrifice. All Henzey wishes for is a home and a family, while Billy has his sights set at the top.
When the Great Depression destroys the Black Country, their love crumbles with it. The dark core of Billy’s obsession for success is revealed, while poor Henzey’s young heart is shattered.
How will she overcome such heartache…and who will help her?

The Factory Girl

Romance

Only tragedy can save her…
Lucy Piddock meets Arthur Goodrich, solid, kind and dependable; a stonemason by trade working in his father’s Black Country business. Arthur seems to be the ideal match, but he lights no flame in Lucy’s heart. Anyone else would be satisfied. But Lucy wants more. She dares to dream of love and hankers for Dickie Dempster, the debonair young guard she meets who works on the newly constructed railway.
Prompted by Lucy’s rejection, Arthur leaves home to seek a new life and a new love in Bristol, leaving Lucy free to pursue her dream of happiness with Dickie.
Free to make her own choices, Lucy finds the water muddied by tragedy, and must re-examine where her heart really lies . . ..

The Railway Girl

Dramas & Plays

One More Chapter

Whisked from the industrial Black Country to the dazzling clubs of New York City…1936 will be Maxine Kite’s year!Plucked from obscurity, young cellist Maxine Kite is thankful for the chance given to her by Birmingham’s esteemed orchestra, but a part of her is still unfulfilled. Music has always been her passion but she has dreams far too big for a girl from a simple family.When the jazz clubs of New York beckon, along with the sultry world of wayward musician Brent Shackleton, Maxine leaves safety and propriety behind.But a girl’s good name can be all she has in the world… and once lost, is almost impossible, to reclaim…

Rags to Riches

A tale of one girl’s brave escape from a world of poverty in her search for true love, from the much loved author Nancy Carson.Poppy Silk is the daughter of a railroad worker in the Midlands – a world of violence and poverty. But despite being penniless and unschooled, Poppy is determined to find a life that does not involve cleaning up after a husband she doesn’t love.Robert Crawford, a handsome engineer she encounters one day, is like no one she’s ever met. As he teaches her to read, feelings blossom. But Robert is promised to another, and Poppy finds herself with a heart-breaking decision to make.Is true love worth waiting for?

British & Irish

A must-read sweeping saga, full of intrigue, romance and page-turning drama . . .Marigold Bingham, though promised to Algie Stokes, the lock-keeper’s son, reconsiders her dreams of marriage when she wrongly believes he has been two-timing her.With the sudden death of his father, as well as the loss of Marigold, Algie is consoled by Aurelia Sampson, the charming and beguiling wife of his employer, Benjamin. Yet Aurelia merely muddies the waters, adding to Algie’s worries which weigh heavily on his shoulders as head of his increasingly troubled family.Marigold Bingham is unaware of Algie’s spiralling burdens, yet she is in for a whole series of life-changing surprises.So too is Algie, the man she once called her own . . .

A Country Girl

So your child wants to be a star? But what does it really take? Money? Looks? Tons of time? Not necessarily.
Nancy Carson, a children's agent who has worked in the industry for more than twenty-five years and has guided the careers of such celebrities as Britney Spears, Mischa Barton, and even a young Cynthia Nixon, dishes the facts on what it takes to break your child into the entertainment industry. The first parents' guide to getting kids into the business written by one of the industry's top children's agents, Raising a Star is a complete step-by-step guide that will help parents navigate the murky waters of show business. From how to find the right representative to what producers and directors are really looking for in children today, Nancy Carson offers practical advice and anecdotes culled from her years of experience. 
Raising a Star is the most candid and informative guide for parents who want to help make their child a star.

Raising a Star: The Parent's Guide to Helping Kids Break into Theater, Film, Television, or Music

Shannon, Jacqueline

Humor & Entertainment

St. Martin's: Griffin

Describes the qualities children need to succeed in acting, and modeling, and includes tips on handling both success and failure

Kid Biz: How to Help Your Child Succeed in Show Business

Fawcett, Allen

Busner, Gene

GRAND CENTRAL PUB.

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Books by Carson, Nancy

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Poppy’s Dilemma

The Dressmaker’s Daughter

The Factory Girl

The Railway Girl

Rags to Riches

Poppy’s Dilemma

Rags to Riches

A Country Girl

Raising a Star: The Parent's Guide to Helping Kids Break into Theater, Film, Television, or Music

Kid Biz: How to Help Your Child Succeed in Show Business