The Long Way Home
Published on 11. December 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-340-89541-2 (ISBN)
Description
Amy Pearson's family is desperately poor - even by the standards of Edwardian Liverpool - but they have each other. Until Amy is torn from her home by her rich aunt, a woman obsessed by religion and snobbery who wants a girl she can mould as she wishes. Clever and pretty, ten-year-old Amy is perfect for her purposes.
It is the beginning of a long journey for Amy, as she desperately searches for the family she lost, and a home where she can be free at last from her aunt's possessive tyranny. But she will have to endure a forced marriage and a tragic war before she can at last find what she seeks.
It is the beginning of a long journey for Amy, as she desperately searches for the family she lost, and a home where she can be free at last from her aunt's possessive tyranny. But she will have to endure a forced marriage and a tragic war before she can at last find what she seeks.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is a perfect stocking-filler for any romantics you know. The characters are sweet and the storytelling utterly charming . . . It is compelling and memorable - and has everything a good saga should provide.' * <i>News of the World</i> * Her thousands of fans recognise the artistry of a true storyteller * <i>Lancashire Life</i> * Poignant and well plotted, this is the book to curl up with to shut out troubles * <i>Women's Realm</i> on BEYOND THE SHINING WATER * This saga is, like all of Audrey Howard's books, compelling and memorable . . . a joy to read. * <i>The Historical Novels Review</i> on A PLACE CALLED HOPE * A compelling and well-paced tale * <i>Coventry Evening Telegraph</i> on A FLOWER IN SEASON * A fast-moving glorious story . . . The story twists and turns. As ever, Audrey Howard treats us to lovely details . . . It is so sad, sweet and lively too . . . Another true gem. * <i>North Wales Chronicle</i> on WHISPERS ON THE WATER * Howard's timeless story of love and betrayal is sure to enchant her army of loyal readers * <i>Lancashire Evening Post</i> on PAINTED HIGHWAY *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
n/a
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-89541-2 (9780340895412)
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Person
Audrey Howard was born in Liverpool in 1929. Before she began to write she had a variety of jobs, among them hairdresser, model, shop assistant, cleaner and civil servant. In 1981, while living in Australia, she wrote the first of her bestselling novels. She lives in St Anne's on Sea, her childhood home.