Where Sparrows Nest
A compelling and unforgettable saga set against the backdrop of 1950s East End
$38.79
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
19 October 2016
Summary
‘She brings the East End to life’ Barbara Windsor
In the late summer of 1952, amidst the turmoil of people moving out of their war-damaged homes, Edie Birch and her only child Maggie must say a sad farewell to old friends and neighbours.
A new start is always daunting but helped along by the enthusiasm of her flamboyant Aunt Naomi, new friendships are forged and a brighter life begins for Edie. She even meets a new man.
Outside of her happy orbit, howe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781473653849 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1473653843 |
| Author: | Sally Worboyes |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 19 October 2016 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 28mm |
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She brings the East End to life
A vivid evocation of a way of life - East Anglian Daily Times
A rich, vivid, three-dimensional and gutsy narrative which has you turning the pages into the early hours - Eastern Daily PressUnbridled passions run riot - Daily MailSizzles with passion - GuardianShe brings the East End to lifeAbout The Author
Sally Worboyes
Sally Worboyes was born and grew up in Stepney with four brothers and a sister, and she brings some of the raw history of her own family background to her East End sagas. She now lives in Norfolk with her husband, with whom she has three grown-up children. She has written several plays which have been broadcast on Radio Four. She also adapted her own play and novel, Wild Hops, as a musical, The Hop Pickers.
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