Author

Publication

2007 - William Heinemann, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

108,750 words, Guess

Page Count

435 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780434016174
  • Open LibraryOL22654936M

Classifications

  • LCCPR6058.A68829 W35 2007
  • LCCPR6058

Description

"Brenda O'Donnell is turned out by her family when she finds herself pregnant at sixteen. Widowed Sid Rawlins, the rag-and-bone man, says she can come and live with him and he will give her child a name in return for her running his home and looking after his children. Despite the gossip a desperate Brenda has little choice but to accept. Life isn't easy for Brenda and little Ruby but they try make the best of things. Until Brenda falls in love with Sid's eldest son, Danny, and their affair causes trouble within the family. And when Sid dies and leaves the business to his cousin, Charlie, life becomes even harder for Brenda as she faces the threat of losing everything she holds dear." -- BOOK JACKET.

Description

"A life full of shattered hopes...Brenda O'Donnell is turned out by her family when she finds herself pregnant at sixteen. Widowed Sid Rawlins, the rag-and-bone man, says she can come and live with him and he will give her child a name in return for her running his home and looking after his children. Despite the gossip a desperate Brenda has little choice but to accept. Life isn't easy for Brenda and little Ruby but they try make the best of things. Until Brenda falls in love with Sid's eldest son, Danny, and their affair causes trouble within the family. And when Sid dies and leaves the business to his cousin, Charlie, life becomes even harder for Brenda as she faces the threat of losing everything she holds dear... " -- BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Genres

  • Fiction

Other Editions

  • Waiting for loveWilliam Heinemann2007-01-01

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