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OverviewEllen O'Casey, an Irish Catholic immigrant, is struggling to support her ailing mother, her teenage daughter and herself. Washing other people's laundry in the day, and singing in bawdy pubs at night, Ellen is determined to make a better life for her family by saving enough for the passage to New York where the rest of her extended family have already emigrated. But Danny Donovan, a local gangster and the landlord of the pubs where Ellen sings, intends to make her his mistress. A widow in her late 20s, Ellen has refused to let another man in her life, least of all the brutish Danny, whose advances she doggedly resists. But when Ellen catches the eye of the new doctor in town, Robert Munroe, an intense rivalry is formed between the doctor and Danny. For not only are Robert's feelings for Ellen reciprocated, but the ambitious doctor also intends to investigate the appalling living conditions of the local community and Danny's own hand in it. But as Ellen and Robert become closer and aim to bring an end to Danny's reign of terror, their own chance at happiness seems suddenly to be at stake ... Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jean Fullerton , Julia Winwood , Bolinda Studios , White House SoundPublisher: Bolinda Publishing Imprint: Bolinda Audio Books Edition: Unabridged edition Volume: 1 ISBN: 9781489498823ISBN 10: 1489498826 Publication Date: 28 May 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews'A love story with fantastic historical detail.' -- Northern Echo 'An atmospheric romantic drama with strong characters.' -- Telegraph and Argus 'A gripping historical saga.' -- Essex Life Author InformationJean Fullerton is the author of seven historical novels. She is a qualified District and Queen's nurse who has spent most of her working life in the East End of London, first as a Sister in charge of a team, and then as a District Nurse tutor. She is also a qualified teacher and spent twelve years lecturing on community nursing studies at a London university. She now writes full-time. Julia Winwood is a British actress and narrator. She received a Diploma in Professional Acting from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in London. Julia has worked extensively in theatre, notably playing the lead role in Martha Reed's Vera Jones (Chippy Lane Productions, 2019). She has performed numerous voice roles for BBC Radio 4. Her film credits include many indie films, the likes of Cold Blow Lane (Swamp Light Productions, 2017). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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