From the workhouse into the arms of a dangerous man…
In Lyn Andrews’ Take These Broken Wings, a young woman sets out to rise above her tragic past, but soon finds herself faced with a terrible choice. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Lindsey Hutchinson and Sheila Newberry.
Since she was six, Hannah Peckham has known how hard the world is. Thrown into the workhouse by the cousin to whom her desperate soldier father entrusted her, she emerges determined to make the most of what life has to offer, however little that might be.
But the narrow confines of the workhouse have left Hannah ill-prepared for the hurly-burly of the Liverpool household in which she finds work. Naive and impetuous, when she loses the man she loves she rushes into a violent marriage from which there seems no escape – without terrible consequences…
What readers are saying about Take These Broken Wings:
‘A fantastic book that had me gripped from the beginning. Lyn Andrews is a wonderful writer… this one is my favourite‘
‘The characters spring from the pages full of life‘
‘Lovely story showing that dreams can come true‘
In Lyn Andrews’ Take These Broken Wings, a young woman sets out to rise above her tragic past, but soon finds herself faced with a terrible choice. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Lindsey Hutchinson and Sheila Newberry.
Since she was six, Hannah Peckham has known how hard the world is. Thrown into the workhouse by the cousin to whom her desperate soldier father entrusted her, she emerges determined to make the most of what life has to offer, however little that might be.
But the narrow confines of the workhouse have left Hannah ill-prepared for the hurly-burly of the Liverpool household in which she finds work. Naive and impetuous, when she loses the man she loves she rushes into a violent marriage from which there seems no escape – without terrible consequences…
What readers are saying about Take These Broken Wings:
‘A fantastic book that had me gripped from the beginning. Lyn Andrews is a wonderful writer… this one is my favourite‘
‘The characters spring from the pages full of life‘
‘Lovely story showing that dreams can come true‘
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Reviews
An outstanding storyteller
Lyn Andrews tackles her subject with the panache of an indisputably gifted storyteller
A compelling read
The Catherine Cookson of Liverpool
Gutsy... A vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning
A vivid portrayal of life
Her mix of Irish and Liverpool backdrops have won this strong saga writer an assured place in the Sunday Times top 10...she's great!
She has a realism that is almost palpable