Rosie Goodwin's dramatic addition to Catherine Cookson's series.
Each and every generation of the Mallen family has been beset by unhappiness and tragedy - it is said that they are cursed by the dramatic white streak in their jet-black hair. Now, the horror of World War One has finally come to an end and, as with so many other families, the Mallen family has been devastated by loss, injury, and memories that are almost too terrible to bear. But even as they struggle to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of war, secrets and lies from generations past will come to light - causing destruction of a different kind...
Published: Apr 17 2008
Pages: 448
196 x 128mm
ISBN: 9780755337996
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Praise for Rosie's first novel, THE BAD APPLE: 'Rosie Goodwin is a born storyteller - she'll make you cry, she'll make you laugh, but most of all you'll care for her characters and lose yourself in her story. An author destined for the top
Dee Williams
Rosie deserves all her success. She is a talented storyteller and will go all the way to the top
Western Mail
The tearjerker of the season...[a] heart-rending tale
Lancashire Evening Post
A promising and well-drawn debut
Reading Evening Post
A good tearjerker...compelling
Nottingham Evening Post
A gifted writer... Not only is Goodwin's characterisation and dialogue compelling, but her descriptive writing is a joy
Northern Echo
A heart-throbber of a story from Goodwin that puts many other so-called emotional blockbusters in the shade
Worcester Evening News
Goodwin is a fabulous writer...she reels the reader in surprisingly quickly and her style involves lots of twists and turns that are in no way predictable
Bookseller
A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer
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