
The Constant Star
Jessica Stirling(Author)
Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 14. August 2014
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-4447-8058-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Second World War hits home to a scattered East End family in new and unexpected ways in Jessica Stirling's stirring third novel about Britain under siege.
Susan Cahill enjoys her job at the BBC until a bomb destroys the building and brings unwelcome responsibilities and an autocratic new boss, Walter Boscombe. He has no time for ambitious young women from Shadwell and seems determined to break Susan's spirit - and her heart.
Breda Hooper, Susan's widowed sister-in-law, and her small son are rescued from the East End's shattered docklands by Danny, Susan's estranged husband. Settled in a shabby caravan in the Vale of Evesham, Breda soon finds herself entangled in village affairs in more ways than one, with only her quick wits, her new friends and the ever dependable Danny to keep her out of trouble.
For Susan and Breda jeopardy comes not from the skies but in the terrible price each must pay for falling in love with men who are not all that they seem to be and who, even in the midst of all out war, will change their lives forever.
Susan Cahill enjoys her job at the BBC until a bomb destroys the building and brings unwelcome responsibilities and an autocratic new boss, Walter Boscombe. He has no time for ambitious young women from Shadwell and seems determined to break Susan's spirit - and her heart.
Breda Hooper, Susan's widowed sister-in-law, and her small son are rescued from the East End's shattered docklands by Danny, Susan's estranged husband. Settled in a shabby caravan in the Vale of Evesham, Breda soon finds herself entangled in village affairs in more ways than one, with only her quick wits, her new friends and the ever dependable Danny to keep her out of trouble.
For Susan and Breda jeopardy comes not from the skies but in the terrible price each must pay for falling in love with men who are not all that they seem to be and who, even in the midst of all out war, will change their lives forever.
Reviews / Votes
Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved. * <i>Manchester Evening News</i> * She writes in bright colours with bold, confident strokes. * <i>Glasgow Herald</i> * Jessica Stirling is one of Scotland's most prolific and best-loved authors. * <i>Scottish Daily Record</i> * One of the best. * <i>Bookseller</i> *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4447-8058-1 (9781444780581)
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Person
Born in Glasgow, Jessica Stirling is the author of more than thirty novels, many with Scottish backgrounds. This book continues the story that began in A Corner of the Heart; her most recent novel is The Wayward Wife. Other novels include The Wind from the Hills, which was shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists Association annual award.