With their happy and healthy children and grandchildren growing up around them, Molly and Nellie know they're two lucky ladies. And now it's time to watch Ruthie Bennett's friendship with Gordon Corkhill blossom into romance. But Molly and Nellie never forget those less fortunate than themselves - and when they hear that one of their neighbours has been robbed they do every thing they can to help.
Joan Jonker was born and bred in Liverpool. She founded the charity-run organisation Victims of Violence and she lives in Southport. She has two sons and two grandsons.