Pearl of Pit Lane - Glenda Young

Descriere Pearl of Pit Lane - Glenda Young

'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly \n \n If you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE Glenda Young's 'amazing novels!' (ITV's This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall) \n \n From the author of Belle of the Back Streets and The Tuppenny Child, a dramatically powerful and romantic saga of tragedy and triumph. What readers are saying about Glenda's heartwrenching sagas: \n \n 'Better than a Catherine Cookson' 5* reader review \n \n 'Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance' 5* reader review \n \n 'Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives' 5* reader review \n \n 'Put me to work on the pit lane, would you? Is that all you think I'm worth?' \n \n When her mother dies in childbirth, Pearl Edwards is left in the care of her aunt, Annie Grafton. Annie loves Pearl like her own daughter but it isn't easy to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. Annie knows the best way to supplement their meagre income is to walk the pit lane at night, looking for men willing to pay for her company. \n \n As Pearl grows older she is unable to remain ignorant of Annie's profession, despite her aunt's attempts to shield her. But when Pearl finds herself unexpectedly without work and their landlord raises the rent, it becomes clear they have few choices left and Annie is forced to ask Pearl the unthinkable. \n \n Rather than submit to life on the pit lane, Pearl runs away. She has nothing and nowhere to go, but Pearl is determined to survive on her own terms... \n \n Praise for Glenda Young: \n \n 'I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters' Rosie Goodwin \n \n 'Will resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful,

Detalii

Brand

HEADLINE

Categorie

ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9781472256669

Magazine

2

Disponibilitate

În stoc