The Silence of Strangers
Published on 16. November 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-0-340-63972-6 (ISBN)
Description
Nella Fielden marries Jonas Townley believing he is the one man who deserves her hand and her fortune. The Lancashire colliery heiress, as proud and ambitious as any man, cannot believe the truth: that Jonas has married her for her money.
He tries to be true to her. But soon, his heart belongs to another woman: Nella's protege Leah Wood, the girl from Colliers Row.
Torn between her loyalty to her protector and her love for Jonas Townley, Leah tries to be true to both. But she cannot cure Nella's broken heart - or avoid the tragedy that lies in wait for them all.
He tries to be true to her. But soon, his heart belongs to another woman: Nella's protege Leah Wood, the girl from Colliers Row.
Torn between her loyalty to her protector and her love for Jonas Townley, Leah tries to be true to both. But she cannot cure Nella's broken heart - or avoid the tragedy that lies in wait for them all.
Reviews / Votes
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
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Product notice
Paperback (UK-A)
Dimensions
Height: 175 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
294 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-63972-6 (9780340639726)
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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 she wrote the first of her novels when she was out of work and living in Australia. There are now more than twenty, and her fourth, The Juniper Bush, won the Boots Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 1988. She now divides her time between her childhood home, St Anne's on Sea, Lancashire, and a home in the Yorkshire Dales.