Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Lonely teardrops Lonely teardrops Freda Lightfoot Harriet finds out that her mother isn't really her mother at all. That explains why Joyce has always favoured her brother. She discovers a streak of rebellion that puts into jeopardy everything she h… OL17886349W
Putting on the style Putting on the style Freda Lightfoot In 1950s Manchester, the bustling market is a source of tempting bargains - as well as the local gossip. Dena loves her Saturday job at Belle Garside's market cafe, where she is a universal favourite… OL20872044W
House of angels House of angels Freda Lightfoot "It's the Lake District, 1908. To all appearances, Livia, Ella and Maggie Angel lead a privileged life in a large country estate, with seemingly little to disturb their happiness, but since the death… OL20984248W
Hostage queen Hostage queen Freda Lightfoot Marguerite de Valois, the most beautiful woman in the French Court, is the subject of great intrigue. She loves Henri of Guise, but is married off to Henry of Navarre, which--her mother hopes--will b… OL24172747W
Lady of passion Lady of passion Freda Lightfoot A beautiful and talented actress, poet and fashion icon, Mary Robinson was one of the most famous women of her time - yet she died virtually penniless, her reputation in ruins. Mary was destined alwa… OL24276403W
Lakeland Lily Lakeland Lily Freda Lightfoot Lily Thorpe is a spirited, ambitious fisherman's daughter, desperate to escape the poverty of her Lakeland home. When the rich Clermont-Read family spoils her plans, Lily embarks on a personal quest … OL24276777W
Who's sorry now Who's sorry now Freda Lightfoot Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters ...Things aren't quite that simple in the noisy, warm-hearted Bertalone family. Carmina is the glamorous one, the sexy extrovert who has the bo… OL24473043W
Dancing on Deansgate Dancing on Deansgate Freda Lightfoot Manchester, 1940. They called it the Christmas Blitz but for Jess there was little Christmas cheer anyway. Things go from bad to worse when her feckless mother is imprisoned and Jess is sent to live … OL26191297W
Watch for the talleyman Watch for the talleyman Freda Lightfoot In the mean streets of 1920s Salford, the only one making a decent living is the talleyman - Nifty Jack. Dolly's mum is in debt up to her ears, but when Jack offers to wipe the slate clean in return … OL27684238W