Born to Trouble by Rita Bradshaw
A compelling saga guaranteed to tug at the heartstrings. Born into the worst of families in Sunderland's filthy, crime-ridden East End, Pearl Croft's childhood is miserable. Shortly after her violent, drunken father is killed in a fight, Pearl's elder brothers are sent to prison leaving her, still a child herself, to care for her baby brothers. Pearl's mother brings her 'clients' to the house, one of whom has a penchant for little girls... Terrified and hurt, Pearl runs away from home and is found, feverish and near death, by Romany gypsies. But this is far from the end of Pearl's struggles. Years pass, and as Pearl reaches womanhood she begins to wonder if she is simply born to trouble or will she find happiness one day?
Praise for Rita Bradshaw: 'Catherine Cookson fans will enjoy discovering a new author who writes in a similar vein * Home and Family *
If you like gritty, rags-to-riches Northern sagas, you'll enjoy this * Family Circle *
What an emotional rollercoaster ride of a book! It grabs your attention from page one and does not let go until the end * Sunderland Echo *
Displaying an uncanny ability to spin a good yarn * Sunderland Echo *
All published writers have skill and creativity, but a few have moreIt's called magic. I'm beginning to believe Bradshaw has it! * Historical Novels Review *
If you like gritty, rags-to-riches Northern sagas, you'll enjoy this * Family Circle *
What an emotional rollercoaster ride of a book! It grabs your attention from page one and does not let go until the end * Sunderland Echo *
Displaying an uncanny ability to spin a good yarn * Sunderland Echo *
All published writers have skill and creativity, but a few have moreIt's called magic. I'm beginning to believe Bradshaw has it! * Historical Novels Review *
Rita Bradshaw was born in Northamptonshire, where she still lives today with her husband. She has written many successful novels under a pseudonym and several delightful sagas under her own name.
| SKU | GOR001675775 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780755342402 |
| ISBN 10 | 0755342402 |
| Title | Born to Trouble |
| Author | Rita Bradshaw |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2010-03-18 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
