by JeannieJohnson (Author)
Jeannie Johnson's sparkling prequel, THE REST OF OUR LIVES, introduced our three heroines. The post-war years bring these very different women just as many dreams, disappointments and triumphs. It's Coronation Year, 1953, a new beginning. Like many cities, Bristol is patching itself up after the war, while refugees who fought for the allies are seeking sanctuary in Britain. Charlotte tries to forget her wartime love and accept the shortcomings of her marriage. Edna has three beautiful children and will do anything to protect her brood but hasn't allowed for the effect of a deadly, twentieth-century disease. Polly still hopes for an easier, more glamorous life, but with her irrepressible young daughter and her charming tricky husband, will things improve?
Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Orion
Published: 04 Dec 2003
ISBN 10: 075284282X
ISBN 13: 9780752842820
Book Overview: A top-notch, traditional saga from an author who has all the story-telling talent to rival the very best of the saga writers This is the sequel to Jeannie Johnson's debut novel, THE REST OF OUR LIVES In the bestselling tradition of Maureen Lee and Catrin Collier Strong regional interest with a convincingly portrayed west country setting Jeannie Johnson recently won the BBC New Writers Initiative for her play Second Time Around, which goes into production shortly She is a highly promotable author who, in addition to writing, has worked as an actress and a copywriter