Pepsi Demacque-Crockett

One sister found the courage to leave, the other must find the courage to live… From the Caribbean to 1950s London, an epic story of finding home, Island Song is an atmospheric and lyrical debut of compelling storytelling, for fans of Louise Hare and Kristin Hannah. __________________________________ 'Profound and moving' Woman's Own 'Engrossing … An enjoyable debut' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City 'Inspirational … filled with emotion and vibrancy' Heat ___________________________________ ‘We are born of fighters … slaves wanting to be free. Never let anyone take away the fire in your belly, my daughters…’ When their father dies, Agnes Deterville and her sister Ella must forge their own paths in life. Headstrong Agnes dreams of a new life far away. Cautious Ella fears the world beyond their small village in St Lucia. When Agnes departs for a new life in 1950s London, they are both confronted by heartbreak, loneliness, and tragedy. Separated by an ocean, but bound by love, can the sisters keep their island song singing in their hearts? *READERS LOVE ISLAND SONG* 'Inspiring and relatable … highly recommend!' ????? 'Beautifully written, with deeply developed characters' ????? 'Will resonate long after the final page' ????? 'A compelling read … the depth of the characters' strength shines throughout' ????? 'Insightful and inspirational' ????? 'Captivating and emotional … a powerful reminder of an important chapter in history' ????? 'Iloved the call of the island song!' ????? 'Really loved this book' ?????

One sister found the courage to leave, the other must find the courage to live… From the Caribbean to 1950s London, an epic story of finding home, Island Song is an atmospheric and lyrical debut of compelling storytelling, for fans of Louise Hare and Kristin Hannah. __________________________________ 'Profound and moving' Woman's Own 'Engrossing … An enjoyable debut' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City 'Inspirational … filled with emotion and vibrancy' Heat ___________________________________ ‘We are born of fighters … slaves wanting to be free. Never let anyone take away the fire in your belly, my daughters…’ When their father dies, Agnes Deterville and her sister Ella must forge their own paths in life. Headstrong Agnes dreams of a new life far away. Cautious Ella fears the world beyond their small village in St Lucia. When Agnes departs for a new life in 1950s London, they are both confronted by heartbreak, loneliness, and tragedy. Separated by an ocean, but bound by love, can the sisters keep their island song singing in their hearts? *READERS LOVE ISLAND SONG* 'Inspiring and relatable … highly recommend!' ????? 'Beautifully written, with deeply developed characters' ????? 'Will resonate long after the final page' ????? 'A compelling read … the depth of the characters' strength shines throughout' ????? 'Insightful and inspirational' ????? 'Captivating and emotional … a powerful reminder of an important chapter in history' ????? 'Iloved the call of the island song!' ????? 'Really loved this book' ?????

A tale of the 80s and pop stardom, from the two singers who found fame as backing singers in Wham! then going on to form their own band.

London. Wham! Pop, glitz and glamour. And two girls with stars in their eyes. Our friendship began one windy day in 1982, outside Finsbury Park tube. It was an instant like at first sight. We were on our way to a Wham! rehearsal. Pepsi was the new girl in the band and over a car stereo, a cassette tape and that journey to Bushey we bonded. We had no idea that we were on the first of many journeys together and that soon we'd be travelling all over Europe, Australia, America, China and Japan. Or that no matter where we went, together, we'd find a way to make every exotic destination feel like home. We'd both been teenagers during the seventies – a dreary and difficult decade, especially if you were young in London and you didn't have much money. So, in 1982, anything was possible for us – a pair of twentysomethings who hadn't been to university, who didn't have any money, who dreamt of singing and dancing, but ultimately lived for fun. Everything felt new and life was a question mark. We had no idea what was lying ahead, but we wanted to say yes. What we didn't know was that we were saying yes to a lifetime of connection that has endured whatever we've done, wherever we've been. From the side of the stage to its centre – we have many stories to tell. And it's all here, it's all in black and white.