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OverviewThe death of her enigmatic great aunt takes a young woman on a journey that leads to family secrets, heartbreak and finally happiness in this absorbing family saga. 1990, Blackpool. 33-year-old Helen Burnside is shocked when she learns that her beloved Great Aunt Alice has died of a sudden heart attack, and even more surprised when Alice's will reveals that she has bequeathed her Yorkshire cottage to Helen. Although Helen was close to her aunt, Alice was an enigmatic figure, estranged from most of her family. What led to the long-held animosity between Alice, her mother, Ada and her sister, Lizzie, and why did she leave Blackpool for Yorkshire all those years ago? Moving into Alice's cottage in the small Yorkshire village of Thornbeck, Helen uncovers a series of devastating family secrets dating back to the Second World War. But as Helen starts to piece together the truth about her aunty's life, it seems her own is about to travel in unexpected and life-changing directions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Margaret ThorntonPublisher: Canongate Books Imprint: Severn House Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.325kg ISBN: 9781780296166ISBN 10: 1780296169 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 31 January 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsFans of Debbie Macomber who enjoy historical fiction will enjoy this breezy read * <b>Booklist</b> * Author InformationMargaret Thornton was born in Blackpool, England, and has lived there all her life. A retired teacher, she is the author of more than twenty-five much-loved sagas, all set in the north of England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |