by Ann Cliff (Author)
14 year old Susan Wood is left with two younger brothers while her father is in prison for forgery. She works for neighbours, Martin Gill and his wife, who do their best to help the children. But when his wife dies, Martin finds work for Susan at the Mermaid Inn and then abandons her there.Susan survives the inn, but she dislikes town life and takes a job as a cook with Andrew Jordan, the solicitor responsible for her father's trouble. Meanwhile, Martin Gill keeps his distance. He loves her, but feels that he is too old for her.Can Susan clear the family name and achieve happiness?
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
Published: 31 Dec 2007
ISBN 10: 0709084706
ISBN 13: 9780709084709