Water Gypsies by Annie Murray (English) Paperback Book

Description: Water Gypsies by Annie Murray A gritty, compelling saga from the author of the bestselling Birmingham novel, Chocolate Girls. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description It is 1942, and after a childhood of suffering in Birmingham, Maryann Bartholomew has built a life of happiness and safety with her husband Joel and their children, working the canals on his narrowboat, the Esther Jane. But the back-breaking work and constant childbearing take their toll on Maryann, and the tragic loss of her old friend Nancy, followed by a further pregnancy lead her to a desperate act which nearly costs her her life.The walls of her security are broken down when Joel suffers an accident, and to keep the boats working, Maryann is forced to allow Sylvia and Dot, two wartime volunteers, into the privacy of their life. And when she discovers that someone keeps calling for her at Birminghams Tyseley Wharf, the dark memories of her past begin to overwhelm her life. For that someone, who seems to be watching her every move, is becoming more dangerous that even she could imagine... Notes Repackaged reissue of this saga set in 1940s Birmingham. Back Cover Birmingham, 1942. After a childhood of suffering, Maryann Bartholomew has built a life of happiness and safety with her husband Joel and their children, working the canals on his narrowboat, the Esther Jane. But the back-breaking labour and constant childbearing take their toll on Maryann, and following the tragic loss of her old friend Nancy, and a further pregnancy, Maryann is forced to take desperate measures - with horrifying consequences. When Joel suffers an accident, Maryanns security is threatened further and, to keep the boats working, she is forced to allow two wartime volunteers, Sylvia and Dot, into their lives. When she discovers that a mysterious caller keeps asking for her at Birminghams Tyseley Wharf, the dark memories of her past begin to overwhelm her life. For it seems that someone is determined to find her . . . Flap Birmingham, 1942. After a childhood of suffering, Maryann Bartholomew has built a life of happiness and safety with her husband Joel and their children, working the canals on his narrowboat, the Esther Jane. But the back-breaking labour and constant childbearing take their toll on Maryann, and following the tragic loss of her old friend Nancy, and a further pregnancy, Maryann is forced to take desperate measures - with horrifying consequences. When Joel suffers an accident, Maryanns security is threatened further and, to keep the boats working, she is forced to allow two wartime volunteers, Sylvia and Dot, into their lives. When she discovers that a mysterious caller keeps asking for her at Birminghams Tyseley Wharf, the dark memories of her past begin to overwhelm her life. For it seems that someone is determined to find her . . . Author Biography Annie Murray was born in 1960 in Berkshire, and studied English at Oxford University. Her first job took her to Birmingham where she met her husband, John. They have four children. In 1992 she began writing her first Birmingham novel, Birmingham Rose, which made the Times bestseller list when it was published in 1995. She has written six subsequent novels including, most recently, the highly successful Chocolate Girls. Promotional "Headline" A gritty, compelling saga from the author of the bestselling Birmingham novel, Chocolate Girls. Details ISBN1447274024 Author Annie Murray Pages 464 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2015 ISBN-10 1447274024 ISBN-13 9781447274025 Format Paperback Publication Date 2015-05-21 Media Book Audience Age 18 Imprint Pan Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Edition New edition Language English Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2015-05-21 AU Release Date 2015-05-21 NZ Release Date 2015-05-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94006837;

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