An Angel Sings

Lovely Lane #4.5

by Nadine Dorries

A Christmas short story from Sunday Times bestseller Nadine Dorries.

1950s Liverpool.

Christmas is one of the most harrowing times of year for the nurses of St Angelus Hospital.

The Matron takes on Tilly, a new clerk, to ease the load in the busy festive period. Tilly is bright and hard-working, but she is keeping a secret from her colleagues. Everyday Tilly makes a heartbreaking decision – but she has no other choice.

If Matron – with her traditional values and strict discipline – learnt the truth about her new clerk, Tilly's career would be ruined.

Could Matron ever forgive the deceit?

'Captivating, phenomenal and touching' 23 REVIEW STREET.

'A funny and sometimes shocking saga. I couldn't put it down' CRISTINA ODONE.

'The characters are engaging ... and the theme of the novel powerful' THE TIMES.

Genres: Historical Fiction

104 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 20, 2018

About the author

Nadine Dorries was born in Liverpool in the 1950s and raised on a council estate, the daughter of a bus driver. Her first novel, THE FOUR STREETS, was inspired by memories of her childhood, particularly her Irish grandmother who she was very close to.

Nadine trained as a nurse, then followed with a successful career in which she established and then sold her own business. She has been the MP for Mid-Befordshire since 2005 and has three daughters.

Nadine is currently working on her second novel, a sequel to THE FOUR STREETS.

Reviews

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Tilly starts work at Saint Angelus she is employed under a cloak of secrecy.
She hasn't told the full truth that she is a single mother, living in a little room with her baby son Sam.
For a while the deception works but then she is in for a shock as while at work same becomes sick and is admitted to Saint Angelus.
Now she is in a pickle!
A sweet story that highlights social issues of the day regarding single, working parents and how they were viewed by society.
Lovely festive story.

[Karen Gibson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

I've only just got round to reading this book but I've enjoyed every page of it. Now I want to know how Tilly and Dr Cohen's life continues.

[Jo-Anne Schindler · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet, short, lovely Christmas romance with a beautiful ending. Characters well developed and portrayed!

[joan caryl jewitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable book!

Well Nadine Dorries has done it again!
Another great book from this writer - my only complaint being that it ended too soon.!!!

[Lindsey Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nadine does it again

Well she's gone and done it again,made me fall in love with the characters as if it was the first of the lovely lane books I have read. Can't get enough of Nadine's books. Truly addictive author with an amazing flare for making the reader feel that the characters were indeed real

[Pol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book didnot disappoint me, a good read from start to finish.

[Joyce tuffs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A touching and heart-warming short story.

Love Nadine Dorries books and this one did not disappoint. A young woman that had to hide the truth and the kind people who helped her make a difference future for her and her son.

[Jacquie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enthralling

Very good book, it has you hooked from the moment you start to read, would like for it too have been a little longer but as per usual for Nadine Dorries you can imagine yourself in the book.

[Anna Falcucci · Rating 5 out of 5]

An insight into Tilly Townsend

I enjoy the Lovely Lane series and a quick read about one of the characters was great. Hopefully we will see a new instalment of the life at St Angelis

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like the Lovely Lane series you will be happy to meet up with all your favorite characters. This short story could easily have been incorporated into another story as a subplot and we might of gotten a fuller story. Enjoyable.

[Terence E T Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story

As always Nadine never fails but to write a story that keeps you turning the pages , her stories are such that you feel the characters are real live people , great entertainment from page one to the final chapter ...

[jayne hay · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Tilly is heard singing they think she has a voice off an angel

When Tilly found herself poor and with a baby she knew that a job would be a big difference to them in this book she fights too keep her secret from everyone that she is a mother

[Chezza · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely, uplifting story that I really enjoyed. Listening on Audible made it even better as I could enjoy the book while getting on with other things. The characters were engaging and the story was full of warmth and emotion. A wonderful listen. 🎧📚✨

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

An angel sings

Nice story but very very short. Would of liked it to go on longer. Is there another book to follow?

[Miss O Mercer · Rating 5 out of 5]

easy reading


A very easy book to read. Good for feel good. The characters are good .I enjoyed reading the book. Will read some more

[Dawn lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope

It's a lovely short story that give hope after being let down by the people who suppose to keep you safe .

[Beverley Cragg · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short story

I can't believe it's over so soon!!! A fantastic short story and some amazing new characters! Will there be more?

[Trudie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these lovely lane books, Ireally like Tilly's character and how she loves her little boy Sam. I hope she gets the happy ending she deserves.

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story very interesting

5 stars all the books are very enjoyable and the stories are always very interesting I have read several of Nadine dorries books and have loved everyone

[Layla · Rating 1 out of 5]

Only on kindle. Really annoys me when authors do this, . Review one star. Due to kindle only

[Elizabeth Merrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

Always a pleasure to read machine's books. She brings the characters to life and makes you feel that you know them personally

[Janice Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read, love these books just a shame it was only a short one

[J Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Angel sings

Enjoyed this short story just as I have enjoyed all the Lovely Lane series especially as we approach Christmas, nice that two lonely souls get together.

[KIM · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a charming short Christmas story should be. Simple, heartfelt easy to read and just a calming breath during a busy time of the year.

[Marilyn Fowler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok for a quick read

Usual st angelus thing. Not really enough content but seems to be finishing off a previous book, I don't remember which one.

[Ruth Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant book

[melanie cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Great read. Nadine Dorries is one of my favourite novelists.. This is one of her best, you can't put it down!

[Gwen Hight · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Angel Sings (The Lovely Lane Series)

A very good story about love and family and friends that accept each other and a young woman that is a single mother

[Mrs. J D Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely story

Another heart warming story I don’t know if there’s a sequel I do hope so.
I cannot say anything bad as I seem to enjoy all of Nadine ‘s writings

[Moira Stranack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story

This is a nice shirt story everyone one who reads this author should read it with a nice cup of ☕tea