THE URCHIN'S SONG - Couverture souple

Rita Bradshaw

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0755320042 ISBN 13 : 9780755320042

Editeur : Headline, 2002

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'Rita Bradshaw fully deserves her new Cookson rating...Josie's tale will echo in your heart long after you have turned the last page' Northern Echo (Northern Echo)

'A poignant, emotional story with a surprising kick of realism' Sunderland Echo (Sunderland Echo)

'It captivates, and lovers of the Cookson sagas will lap it up...Rita Bradshaw has perfected the art of pulling at heartstrings, taking the emotions to fresh highs and lows as she weaves her tale' Sunderland Echo (Sunderland Echo)

'Research and detail help to give this novel its flavour and strength...[a] powerful story...This author is often compared to the great Cookson but for me she has a strong, distinctive voice of her own' Historical Novels Review (Historical Novels Review)

'An emotional roller coaster... It is a book hard to put down' Coventry Evening Telegraph (Coventry Evening Telegraph)

Présentation de l'éditeur

The approach of the twentieth century means little to Josie Burns and her family; living in Sunderland's slum area, they battle dirt, cold and hunger on a daily basis. Josie's brothers and sisters are terrified of their violent alcoholic father, but Josie is not like the rest, for she has something that will enable her to rise out of the slums: a beautiful singing voice, with which even as a child she earns enough pennies to keep her father happy. When she discovers that her father is trying to put her younger sister, Gertie, on the game, Josie and Gertie flee the family home, taking refuge with a friend. By educating herself and taking singing lessons, Josie starts on the journey to success and security - but can she also find love?

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Headline
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0755320042
• ISBN 13: 9780755320042
• Reliure: Poche