Overview
The Unwelcome Angel - where it swoops it spreads heartache. An emotionally gripping novella In the winter of 1944, diphtheria is raging through the colliery rows. It is known as the strangling angel because it swoops down and endangers the lives of innocent children. Ginnie Kelly, Edna Simpson, Dorothy Fletcher and Jean Irwin battle the diphtheria epidemic, pit dust, air raids and prepare for a wartime Christmas. At the isolation hospital, Nurse Helen Tweedie cares for their sick children and discovers that romance can blossom during the hardest of winters. Can all the families survive the unwelcome angel's visit?
Full Product Details
Author: Chrissie Bradshaw
Publisher: Vallum Publishing
Imprint: Vallum Publishing
ISBN: 9781838053635
ISBN 10: 1838053638
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 15 September 2020
Audience:
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
About the author: Authentic, compelling, poignant and an absolute delight to read. This book really does take you on an emotional journey. Dash fan Chrissie Bradshaw gives this historical read a Cookson vibe but, perhaps, with more of a modern attitude. Cheryl M-M It didn't take me long at all to get into this story. In fact, as soon as I started to read, that was it I just couldn't put the book down....It travelled everywhere with me . I couldn't bear to miss a single second of the story. Ginger Book Geek I loved Rose, as a character, she just made me want to scoop her up and give a hug! An absolutely beautifully written family saga. Sharon beyond the books An endearing coming of age family saga that is filled with heightened emotions and the highs and lows of wartime Britain. I cant wait fro meore from this series. Krafti reader
About the author: ""Authentic, compelling, poignant and an absolute delight to read. This book really does take you on an emotional journey."" Dash fan ""Chrissie Bradshaw gives this historical read a Cookson vibe but, perhaps, with more of a modern attitude."" Cheryl M-M "" It didn't take me long at all to get into this story. In fact, as soon as I started to read, that was it I just couldn't put the book down....It travelled everywhere with me . I couldn't bear to miss a single second of the story."" Ginger Book Geek "" I loved Rose, as a character, she just made me want to scoop her up and give a hug! An absolutely beautifully written family saga."" Sharon beyond the books ""An endearing coming of age family saga that is filled with heightened emotions and the highs and lows of wartime Britain. I cant wait fro meore from this series."" Krafti reader
Author Information
Chrissie, 2016 winner of the Romantic Novelist's Association Elizabeth Goudge writing trophy, is a seasoned tea drinker who writes contemporary and historical family sagas. Chrissie has always loved match-making a book to a reader. Writing the kind of book she loves to read takes this a step further. When Chrissie is not writing or reading, you will find her walking her dog on the beach, travelling or spending time with her family and friends. She would love to hear from readers.
