The Woman from Heartbreak House (Sequel to the Girl from Poor House Lane) [Paperback]

Freda Lightfoot (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005 | Series: Sequel to the Girl from Poor House Lane

The Great War is over and Kate is ready to welcome back Eliot with open arms. But Kate has become used to her independence, and to running the shoe factory; and Eliot's return creates tensions, particularly with Kate's son, Callum. It tears Kate apart to see such strife between the two men she loves most. And her sister-in-law seems determined to stir up animosity in order to benefit her own son. But when tragedy strikes, Kate cannot imagine just how much trouble Lucy's ambition can cause.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Real people and real dramas are her mainstays' -- Westmorleland Gazette on THE BOBBIN GIRLS 'Freda Lightfoot's talent for creating believable characters makes this a page-turning read' -- Newcastle Evening Chronicle on KITTY LITTLE

About the Author

Freda Lightfoot was born and brought up in the mill towns of Lancashire. She has been a teacher, bookseller and smallholder but began her writing career by publishing over forty short stories and articles and five historical romances. She divides her time between her flat in the Lake District and her house in a small mountain village in Spain. To find out more information, visit Freda's website at www.fredalightfoot.co.uk

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340830050
• ISBN-13: 978-0340830055
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,266,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Lancashire, Freda Lightfoot lived for a number of years in the Lake District where she ran a bookshop. She then tried her hand at the 'good life', kept sheep and hens, various orphaned cats and dogs, built drystone walls, planted a small wood and even learned how to make jam. She has now given up her thermals to build a house in an olive grove in Spain, where she produces her own olive oil. She has published over 30 novels including many bestselling family sagas and historical novels.