Stay in Your Own Back Yard: A touching saga of love, family and true friendship (Molly and Nellie series, Book 1) - Softcover

Jonker, Joan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0747249164 ISBN 13: 9780747249160

Publisher: Headline, 1995

Synopsis

In her terraced house in Liverpool, Molly Bennett struggles to bring up four children on her husband's meagre wage. But Molly doesn't complain; she has an abundance of things money can't buy - and a home filled with love and laughter. When her eldest daughter, Jill, is offered a place at high school, Molly is racked with guilt. She needs Jill working to relieve their poverty. But Jill eases Molly's conscience by getting herself a job in a baker's shop while signing up for night school. Molly's best mate is Nellie McDonough; they spend hours laughing, gossiping and lending a helping hand to others. And when they discover one of their neighbours is being beaten by her violent husband, the friends roll up their sleeves and take action. Meanwhile, Jill starts dating Nellie's son, Steve, and both families are delighted. But Jill lands herself an office job that takes her into a world beyond the confines of their close-knit community and she and Steve seem to be drifting apart...

About this title

About the Author

Joan Jonker was born and bred in Liverpool. She led a rich and varied life and was devoted to her family. Before writing novels, she worked tirelessly for the charity-run organisation Victims of Violence which she founded in 1976. Sadly, Joan died in 2006, but she is remembered fondly by her family and friends and her multitude of fans.

Edition details

• Publisher: Headline
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0747249164
• ISBN 13: 9780747249160
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480