A great sequel to The Mallens. Dare I say even better than the first book in this wonderful Trilogy! Barbara is a complex character not always easy to like and her rejection of her beloved governess was unforgiv SYNOPSIS: Even as a child Barbara was beautiful, but as her beauty grew, so did the affliction which shadowed it—she was becoming more and more deaf. Barbara is a complex character not always easy to like and her rejection of her beloved governess was unforgiveable.
A portent of things to come - infidelity, deceit and tragedy. Although there appears to be hope for Barbara in Daniel's love in this book. A love it will turn out in Book 3 that she does not deserve. The more times you read this series the better it gets and you realise how good a writer Catherine Cookson was both for her accuracy of social history of the times she writes about; her evocative descriptive writing and of course of the depth of character development of each of her book creations.
Apr 07, Lee rated it really liked it. Let me just say, it has been a long time since i read this , but Catherine Cookson was a prolific writer and almost every thing she wrote is good, i just leave it there as i do not have the strength to review as mmany of her books as i have read.
I Cannot remember name but i amsure it is searchable. Mar 26, Taffey Champion rated it it was amazing. This novel had some surprises within. I knew that the Author referred to a revenge being enacted by this Mallen girl, but I was horrified when I read just what form the revenge took. However, I do believe the character was in the throes of temporary insanity when she enacted her revenge.
Quite an excellent writer, Ms. Cookson is. May 18, Lili rated it liked it Shelves: paperback , novel , read-a-long-time-ago. I read all of Catherine Cookson's books some years ago and enjoyed them immensley.
I recently re-read all of them and find that on a second look I found them all so very predictable, and was rather disappointed.
However I'm sure that it is my tastes that have changed not the calibre of her story telling. Jan 03, Sandy Menke rated it liked it. Young Barbara has a deadly attraction to Michael and wants to marry him. She hates another young girl that Michael often pays much attention to.
Barbara's hatred for Sarah places Sarah in dire danger. Barbara manages to alienate many, many people in her life, despite the compassion that was given her for her deafness. Several lifes touched in different ways.
Jun 22, Susan rated it really liked it. As in most of Cookson's books she writes with strong female characters overcoming some miserable circumstance or misfortune. I also love the English accents given her characters.
If you like books set in old England and well developed characters, you will enjoy books by Catherine Cookson! Jul 25, Jessica Laitinen rated it liked it Recommends it for: a nice poolside read. I enjoyed the character Barbara because of her wildness and passion. It held my attention because it kept me waiting for her to find true happiness.
The ending was disappointing for me. I would like to read the rest of the series. Book two of a series of three This is book two in a family saga. I plan on reading the authors next book, The Mallen Litter. I have read Catherine Cookson novels before when I was younger and enjoyed them immensely.
I want to read all of her books over again. Apr 04, Sheila rated it really liked it Shelves: fiction , zread , re-read , zread , zread The second book in the trilogy, very enjoyable and easy to read. Sep 20, Janet rated it liked it. I didn't like this book at first.
Barbara was such a spoiled brat that it really made me sick. However I stayed with it and at the end it really turned into a nice book. Grant it not great but good. Jan 16, Helen Windle rated it it was ok. Having been written in it is an old fashioned romance story set in olden times - interesting but not compelling this day and age. Dec 12, Jennifer Mitchell rated it really liked it. Book two in the Mallen series was also good.
I really enjoyed the ending but it looks like things start to go wrong again for everyone in book three. Morrow , Tilly Trotter. Heinemann , ; as Tilly , Morrow , The Mallen Novels. Heinemann , Skip to content. But the mothers' fragile trio is threatened when Lotte and her husband hatch a dangerous plan to reunite their family, and Tilli and Sabine must try to find a way to pull them back to reality. As full of joy and beauty as it is of pain, and told with the luminous power that has made Ursula Hegi a beloved bestselling author for decades, The Patron Saint of Pregnant Girls is a shining testament to the ways in which women hold each other up in the most unexpected of circumstances.
Valerie's voice is as sweet as honey. She's the obvious choice to star in the Nativity. But this is Mississippi, , and Valerie is the first black student to attend her school. Alice is torn between standing up for Valerie and being popular with the in-crowd. It takes a tragedy for Alice to find the courage to act. A truly resonant story about racism and doing the right thing, based on the author's own experiences.
With internet links to recommended websites about the American Civil Rights Movement. Catherine Cookson was one of the world's most beloved writers. Her books have sold millions of copies, and her characters and their stories have captured the imaginations of readers around the globe.
Now, available for the first time in this country, comes one of Cookson's earliest and most stirring historical romances: The Fifteen Streets.
John O'Brien lives in a world where surviving is a continual struggle. He works long hours at the docks to help support his parents' large family. Many other families in the Fifteen Streets have already given up and descended into a dismal state of grinding poverty, but the O'Briens continue to strive for a world they are only rarely allowed to glimpse.
What begins as a casual conversation over tea quickly blossoms into a rare love that should have been perfect. Fate steps in, however, when John is accused of fathering the child of a local girl, and Mary's parents forbid her to see him. The couple begins to realize that the gulf of the Fifteen Streets between them is a chasm they could never bridge-or might they still find a way? In these pages Catherine Cookson displays the irresistible plotting, scene-setting, and characterization that have made her a recognized master of historical and romance fiction.
Fans of her novels, with their larger themes of romantic love and class conflict, will be delighted to find that even at the beginning of her illustrious career, Cookson had the power to captivate audiences. Filled with passion and compelling drama, The Fifteen Streets is a rare treat for lovers of romantic fiction.
Books The Mallen Girls. The Mallen Girl Catherine Cookson. The Mallen Trilogy Catherine Cookson. The Mallen Streak Catherine Cookson. The Mallen Litter Catherine Cookson. Tilly Trotter Wed Catherine Cookson.
The Glass Virgin Catherine Cookson. Girls on the Line Jennie Liu. Goblin Josh Malerman.
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