Dorothy's War: a powerfully atmospheric, heart-warming and compelling coming of age saga set in the North-West from bestselling author Ruth Hamilton - Softcover

Hamilton, Ruth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0552151688 ISBN 13: 9780552151689

Publisher: Corgi, 2006

Synopsis

This emotional and uplifting saga full of twists and turns by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.

"I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they've got the lot, and they're quality writing as well" -- SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR

"Another first class read" -- ***** Reader review

"Absolutely loved this book. Ruth Hamilton is possibly my favourite author..." -- ***** Reader review

"Another great read, didn't want it to end. [I] always feel bereft when I've finished one of Ruth's books" -- ***** Reader review

"A very good read. I couldn't put this book down and go to bed. Had to read it all in one go" -- ***** Reader review

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ONE WOMAN'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM AND LOVE...

Born into the First World War, Dorothy has a bleak childhood under the iron fist of an implacable mother and the silent compliance of a browbeaten father.

Her escape is achieved just before the disastrous advent of Hitler, and there is further tragedy to come.

Follow her through childhood and adolescence, then on into her twenties. Can she win her own battle for freedom, for love and for her own place in the world?

About this title

About the Author

Ruth Hamilton became one of the north-west of England's most popular writers, her bestselling books include With Love From Ma Maguire, A Crooked Mile and Dorothy’s War. Ruth Hamilton was born in Bolton, which is the setting for many of her novels, and spent most of her life in Lancashire before moving to Liverpool. She died in 2016.

From the Back Cover

Dorothy has grown up in the years following the First World War, and during her bleak childhood she has always known that her family is different. Her implacable mother seems incapable of loving her, and the cruelty and deprivation she endures are watched silently by her browbeaten father. Only her childhood friend, Steve, gives her any affection and, on the eve of the Second World War, she escapes from home and marries him.

But wartime takes from her both Steve and the baby they longed for. Rather than return home she escapes for the second time to work at Burbank Hall, where the wounded are being treated. Here she meets Andrew, a young doctor who has also known pain and deprivation, and as she blossoms once again, she discovers the answers to the secrets from her past.

For those who like Catherine Cookson, try Ruth Hamilton Daily Express

Edition details

• Publisher: Corgi
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0552151688
• ISBN 13: 9780552151689
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 464