Let bestselling author Lindsey Hutchinson take you back in time to
the Victorian Black Country, for a tale of love, hardship and
fighting against the odds to succeed.Life is tough for Ella
Bancroft. After her father, Thomas, is wheelchair-bound by an
accident at the tube works, the responsibility for keeping a roof
over their head falls to Ella. Ella's mother died when she was ten,
and her sister Sally lives with her no-good, work-shy husband Eddy,
so is no help at all. If she and her father are to keep the
bailiffs from the door, then Ella must earn a living. But Ella is
resourceful as well as creative, and soon discovers she has a gift
for millinery. Setting up shop in the front room of their two-up,
two-down home in Silver Street, Walsall, Ella and Thomas work hard
to establish a thriving business. Before long, the fashionable
ladies of the Black Country are lining up to wear one of Ella's
beautiful creations, and finally Ella dares to hope for a life with
love, friendship and family. Meeting the man she longs to marry
should be a turning point for Ella, but life's twists and turns can
be cruel. As the winter grows colder, events seem to conspire to
test Ella's spirit. And by the time spring is approaching, will the
hat girl of Silver Street triumph, or will Ella have to admit
defeat as all her dreams are tested. The Queen of the Black Country
sagas is back with a heart-breaking, unforgettable, page-turning
story of love, life and battling against the odds. Perfect for fans
of Val Wood and Lyn Andrews. Praise for Lindsey Hutchinson: 'A
great story with a great mix of characters, well written and keeps
you hooked with each page turn!' Sarah Davies, NetGalley 'A
wonderful read ... The author writes so well, it's a really hard
novel to put down!' Grace Smith, NetGalley. 'Make sure to read this
book where you won't be disturbed because once it gets going, you
won't want to put it down' Andrea Ruiz, NetGalley 'A very poignant,
feel-good-factor novel' Shelia Easson, NetGalley 'Excellent story!'
Stephanie Collins, NetGalley 'The story will linger in your mind
long after you finish it' The Avid Reader
General
Imprint: |
Boldwood Books Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2021 |
First published: |
2021 |
Authors: |
Lindsey Hutchinson
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Dimensions: |
238 x 159 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
312 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80162-561-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Sagas
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LSN: |
1-80162-561-1 |
Barcode: |
9781801625616 |
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