Catherine Cookson
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Language
English
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At twenty-one, Jinny Brownlow was, to all intents and purposes, alone in the world, a typist at a large engineering firm in the Tyneside town of Fellburn. Then, suddenly, her life changed. Called upon to stand in as secretary to Bob Henderson, the formidable head of the company, his blunt manner provided a stimulating challenge. Later that same day, she had an unexpected visit from Hal Campbell, leading light of the Fellburn players, who displayed...
Author
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
When an unkempt woman who is barely able to speak arrives in his office, London attorney Alexander Armstrong is stunned to discover that she is Irene Baindor, a woman who holds the key to solving a mystery that has plagued him for twenty-six years.
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
It is the end of World War II, and Matthew Wallingham is discharged from the army a decorated hero, but also a blind man. It seems the only person who can reach him is his nurse, Liz. After realizing his family is in disarray, he turns to Liz, but she has her own problems to deal with...
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
It is Beatrice Steel's 21st birthday party. Since her mother's death she has run her father's home, Pine Hurst, with an iron hand. When her father unexpectedly dies, she realizes her security is threatened and she must lay plans to protect her most prized possession, Pine Hurst.
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
It all began with a straw hat. A large broad-brimmed hat, dyed in an elusive mixture of colors to produce a distinctive shade of pale gold, it was presented to Emily Pearson by her longtime friend and employer, Mabel Arkwright, a milliner with a little store in the West End of London. And Emily owed Mrs. Arkwright more than just The Golden Straw - eventually the business itself, because her friend had come to rely on Emily more and more as time went...
9) The upstart
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
A novel of class conflict in 19th century England, featuring a butler who advises a nouveau riche on how to be a gentleman. The upstart is Samuel Fairbrother, owner of a boot factory who buys a mansion, but doesn't know how to dress, eat or receive. To his consternation, his daughter falls in love with the butler. By the author of The Obsession.
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