Description
Product ID: | 9780749023140 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | The Cotton Lass and Other Stories |
Subtitle: | From the multi-million copy bestselling author |
Authors: | Author: Anna Jacobs |
Page Count: | 320 |
Subjects: | Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Romance, Saga fiction (family / generational sagas), Romance, Sagas |
Description: | Select Guide Rating A collection of 17 stand-alone short stories, where an ordinary person takes on an extraordinary journey to a new life, discovering facets and strengths they never knew they possessed. Across a variety of time periods and settings, they capture Anna Jacobs' unique style and showcase her mastery of emotional tales. This collection of stand-alone short stories is a treat for new readers and dedicated fans alike. In each of these 17 stories, an ordinary person takes on an extraordinary journey to a new life, discovering facets and strengths they never knew they possessed. Across a variety of time periods and settings, these stories capture Anna Jacobs'' unique style and showcase her mastery of emotional tales. The collection includes:The Cotton Lass: Widow Sarah is struggling to make ends meet as England suffers from the cotton famine brought on by war in the United States. Will the opportunity to move to Australia provide a new life for her?Sunshine and Parrots: Penny has moved to Perth, Australia to be closer to her brother. She finds herself attracted to her handsome new neighbour, Matt, but will a series of misunderstandings keep them apart?Going Out in Style: Mrs Kelly is widely acknowledged as uncooperative and a trouble maker in her nursing home, but forms a bond with Raelene, a young woman doing community service at the home. Their friendship will transform them both. |
Imprint Name: | Allison & Busby |
Publisher Name: | Allison & Busby |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2019-07-18 |