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The Soldier's Girl
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Soldier's Girl
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mary Jane Staples
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Series | The Adams Family |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:400 | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 106 |
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Category/Genre | Sagas |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780552154444
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Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Transworld Publishers Ltd
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Imprint |
Corgi Books
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Publication Date |
1 September 2006 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The wonderful story of Chinese Lady and how she met Daniel Adams Young Maisie Gibbs is a conscientious young woman, though life is harder since both her parents passed away. She is relieved when she finds a position as a housemaid in Kensington, under the watchful eyes of the formidable housekeeper, Mrs Carpenter, and she quickly settles in. When she meets a handsome young soldier, she is tempted to give him his marching orders. But gradually Corporal Daniel Adams starts to win her over. When tragedy strikes the Fairfax household, Maisie is lucky she has Daniel to rely on - a good sign of things to come? A delight for fans of the Adams family - the heartwarming story of Daniel and Chinese Lady.
Author Biography
Mary Jane Staples was born, bred and educated in Walworth, and was the author of many bestselling novels including the ever-popular cockney sagas featuring the Adams family. She died in 2005.
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