Description
The brand new novel from Libby Ashworth, set in the mill towns of Lancashire. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Val Wood.
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'The doyen of the Northern saga, Catherine Cookson, would have loved this gritty tale'
Peterborough Telegraph
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Will she follow her head or her heart? Lancashire, 1842 Sixteen-year-old Bessie works long hours as a weaver in Blackburn, helping to support her family. Meanwhile, her older sister Peggy works as an apprentice at the Girls' School, hoping for a more prosperous future as a schoolteacher. Jennet and Titus Eastwood have always made decisions for their daughters' futures. But as the sisters near adulthood they are determined to make their own choices. And with temptation in the way, will the girls find love - or infatuation - leads them astray? Then an unexpected but familiar face arrives in town, and the family's future is threatened. For Bessie and Jennet, a difficult choice must be made - love or family . . .
______________________ Praise for Libby Ashworth 'Brimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family' Lancashire Post 'Engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family' Kitty Neale 'Vividly drawn characters . . . gritty and heartfelt . . . a must-read' Evie Grace
Author: Libby Ashworth
Publisher: Arrow
Published: 03/30/2021
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9781787463585
ISBN10: 1787463583
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Sagas
- Fiction | Historical | General
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'The doyen of the Northern saga, Catherine Cookson, would have loved this gritty tale'
Peterborough Telegraph
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Will she follow her head or her heart? Lancashire, 1842 Sixteen-year-old Bessie works long hours as a weaver in Blackburn, helping to support her family. Meanwhile, her older sister Peggy works as an apprentice at the Girls' School, hoping for a more prosperous future as a schoolteacher. Jennet and Titus Eastwood have always made decisions for their daughters' futures. But as the sisters near adulthood they are determined to make their own choices. And with temptation in the way, will the girls find love - or infatuation - leads them astray? Then an unexpected but familiar face arrives in town, and the family's future is threatened. For Bessie and Jennet, a difficult choice must be made - love or family . . .
______________________ Praise for Libby Ashworth 'Brimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family' Lancashire Post 'Engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family' Kitty Neale 'Vividly drawn characters . . . gritty and heartfelt . . . a must-read' Evie Grace
Author: Libby Ashworth
Publisher: Arrow
Published: 03/30/2021
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9781787463585
ISBN10: 1787463583
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Sagas
- Fiction | Historical | General
About the Author
Libby Ashworth was born and raised in Lancashire, where she can trace her family back to the Middle Ages. It was while researching her family history that she realised there were so many stories about ordinary working people that she wanted to tell. She has previously written historical novels - The de Lacy Inheritance and By Loyalty Bound - as well as local history books. The Cotton Spinner is her first saga novel.