A New Day at Paradise Pottery (The Potteries Girls, 4) by Lynn Johnson

A New Day at Paradise Pottery by Lynn Johnson is set against the darkness of the Great War, as Martha Owen tries to find a way towards a brighter future. With little support at home and a painful falling-out costing her the only friend she had, Martha faces life with few certainties and even fewer opportunities.

Her father’s reliance on the bottle and his increasingly violent temper bring turmoil to the household, affecting Martha, her mother and her three siblings. As World War One adds further strain on the home front, her prospects appear bleak. With no money or qualifications, a job at the Potteries feels like a lifeline, yet Martha soon realises she wants more than the production line role she has been given.

Key details

• Author: Lynn Johnson
• Series: The Potteries Girls
• Book 4 in the series

Synopsis

Martha Owen begins work at Paradise Pottery with limited options and a difficult home life shaped by her father’s drinking and violence. Although the job offers stability, she is drawn to the possibility of something beyond the production line. With artistic flair as her one clear talent, she hopes it may help her rise through the ranks and build a future of her own, while seeking a way out from under her father’s shadow.