The Long Way Home [Paperback]

Audrey Howard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 29, 2008

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Her thousands of fans recognise the artistry of a true storyteller' -- Lancashire Life 'Poignant and well plotted, this is the book to curl up with to shut out troubles' -- Women's Realm on BEYOND THE SHINING WATER 'This saga is, like all of Audrey Howard's books, compelling and memorable ... a joy to read.' -- The Historical Novels Review on A PLACE CALLED HOPE 'A compelling and well-paced tale' -- Coventry Evening Telegraph 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.' -- North Wales Chronicle on WHISPERS ON THE WATER 'Howard's timeless story of love and betrayal is sure to enchant her army of loyal readers' -- Lancashire Evening Post on PAINTED HIGHWAY

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (May 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340895403
• ISBN-13: 978-0340895405