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A Mother's Sin: A harrowing saga of shame and betrayal

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Mother's Sin: A harrowing saga of shame and betrayal
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lynda Page
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 128
Category/GenreSagas
Historical fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9780755328352
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publication Date 21 February 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In a departure from her bestselling sagas, Lynda Page brings us a heartrending novel of tragedy and hardship sure to appeal to fans of misery memoirs. Things have never been easy for Dee Kirby. With her looks and personality she never wants for admirers, but as soon as people discover her mother is a prostitute, Dee is treated with disgust and cruelty. And when Dee's mother dies owing a huge amount of money to a local gang, a grieving Dee finds herself face to face with ruthless criminals Meanwhile, Calum Jackson, convicted of a crime he didn't commit, has just been released from prison and is determined to get a decent job and make a new life for himself. It's not long before Dee crosses his path and he is instantly smitten. But will he be able to protect her, and give her the happiness she deserves?

Author Biography

Lynda Page was born and brought up in Leicester. The eldest of four daughters, she left home at seventeen and has had a wide variety of office jobs. She lives in Leicester.

Reviews

Praise for Lynda Page: 'You'll be hooked from page one * Woman's Realm * Cookson/Cox aficionados who've missed her should grab this. Romantic and gripping * Peterborough Evening Telegraph * Ms Page creates strong characters and is a clever and careful storyteller... A great writer who gives an authentic voice to Leicester... A formidable talent * LE1 * In Lynda Page, we have an author who writes with skill and style... Leicester's Lynda Page is destined to share the limelight - and bestseller lists - with the likes of Catherine Cookson * Hull Daily Mail * If you want an enthralling saga read Lynda Page * Martina Cole * Lynda Page is a leading purveyor of the saga, enlivening her plots with all manner of page-turning twists and turns. Expect the unexpected * Choice magazine * Inspirational and heart-warming * Sun *