Dorothy's War
a powerfully atmospheric, heart-warming and compelling coming of age saga set in the North-West from bestselling author Ruth Hamilton
Published on 1. June 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-552-15168-9 (ISBN)
Description
This emotional and uplifting saga full of twists and turns by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.
"I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they've got the lot, and they're quality writing as well" -- SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR
"Another first class read" -- ***** Reader review
"Absolutely loved this book. Ruth Hamilton is possibly my favourite author..." -- ***** Reader review
"Another great read, didn't want it to end. [I] always feel bereft when I've finished one of Ruth's books" -- ***** Reader review
"A very good read. I couldn't put this book down and go to bed. Had to read it all in one go" -- ***** Reader review
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ONE WOMAN'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND LOVE...
Born into the First World War, Dorothy has a bleak childhood under the iron fist of an implacable mother and the silent compliance of a browbeaten father.
Her escape is achieved just before the disastrous advent of Hitler, and there is further tragedy to come.
Follow her through childhood and adolescence, then on into her twenties. Can she win her own battle for freedom, for love and for her own place in the world?
"I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they've got the lot, and they're quality writing as well" -- SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR
"Another first class read" -- ***** Reader review
"Absolutely loved this book. Ruth Hamilton is possibly my favourite author..." -- ***** Reader review
"Another great read, didn't want it to end. [I] always feel bereft when I've finished one of Ruth's books" -- ***** Reader review
"A very good read. I couldn't put this book down and go to bed. Had to read it all in one go" -- ***** Reader review
***********************************************************
ONE WOMAN'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND LOVE...
Born into the First World War, Dorothy has a bleak childhood under the iron fist of an implacable mother and the silent compliance of a browbeaten father.
Her escape is achieved just before the disastrous advent of Hitler, and there is further tragedy to come.
Follow her through childhood and adolescence, then on into her twenties. Can she win her own battle for freedom, for love and for her own place in the world?
Reviews / Votes
Powerfully atmospheric * Lancashire Evening Post * Compelling reading * Nottingham Evening Post *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-A)
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 106 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
237 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-552-15168-9 (9780552151689)
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Ruth Hamilton
Dorothy's War
a powerfully atmospheric, heart-warming and compelling coming of age saga set in the North-West from bestselling author Ruth Hamilton
E-Book
06/2017
1st Edition
Transworld Digital
€8.99
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Person
Ruth Hamilton became one of the north-west of England's most popular writers, her bestselling books include With Love From Ma Maguire, A Crooked Mile and Dorothy's War. Ruth Hamilton was born in Bolton, which is the setting for many of her novels, and spent most of her life in Lancashire before moving to Liverpool. She died in 2016.