Paragon Place [Large Print] [Paperback]

Harry Bowling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1991

A saga set in Bermondsey during the war.

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Paragon Place is a square near the docks in World War II London. The Catholic Church leases the eight residences to a diverse group of tenants: Sally Brady, who has returned to her parents' home after her husband's adultery; Vera, who just likes to have fun; the spinsters who live above the prostitute; the two women at war with each other; the widower, worried about his two soldier sons, who is seduced by his neighbor; and the local drunk. As Sally says, "I sometimes fink it's more like a big family than jus' neighbours in this little square." Since it is written in dialect and idiom, American readers may find the book difficult to read. The use of "f" and "v" for "th" is particularly troublesome. And what does "spifflicate" mean? Still, fun for those who like British historicals and aren't put off by dialect.
- Andrea Lee Shuey, Dallas P.L.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 749 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Pr; Lrg edition (July 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750500670
• ISBN-13: 978-0750500678
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,270,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)