Nothing to Lose - Softcover

Jones, Christina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783753455 ISBN 13: 9781783753451

Publisher: Accent Press, 2014

Synopsis

A story of love, heartbreak, and happiness, as two determined young women work against overwhelming odds. When Jasmine’s beloved granddad dies, she is left an odd bequest in his will – his bookie’s stall at Ampney Crucis dog racing stadium. Despite her snobbish parents’ disgust, Jasmine is determined to make a success of the business. In London, single mum April works all hours for the dodgy Gillespie family, dreaming of the day her daughter’s dad will return. When April helps collect a debt for the Gillespies, she is left with a manic greyhound named Cair Paravel – but her landlord’s not going to like that ... When the prestigious Frobisher’s trophy comes up for grabs, the Gillespies will stop at nothing to have the race held at their venue –but Jasmine and her friends are determined to have it at Ampney Crucis ...

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Imagine that someone – in payment for a debt – gave you a greyhound. What would you do?

April Padgett, single mum, decides that she will keep the dog she has been given, and what's more she will train and race him. There are a few snags – April has no money, she knows nothing about training greyhounds, and her housing has a no-animals clause. But she has nothing to lose by trying her dog in a small local race.

Imagine that you are left – in the will of a beloved but distinctly unrespectable relation – a bookmaker's pitch at a rundown greyhound stadium. What would you do?

Jasmine Clegg, almost engaged to a suitable young man, decides to abandon a career with perks, and to take her place at the bookmaker's stand. She has nothing to lose if she can work out the odds.

Two women, two life-changing moments, totally unrelated. Or are they? Two determined women who by themselves can cause confusion, together can bring mayhem – to the dogs and the punters, to the stdium and to their working lives, and to those they love.

Any Christina Jones novel makes you feel elated, exhilarated and exuberant. 'Nothing to Lose' will make you feel a winner.

About the Author:

Christina Jones has written all her life (as well as having millions of Proper Jobs including factory worker, secretary, nightclub dancer, blood donor attendant, barmaid, waitress, civil servant and fruit picker) and is the best-selling and award-winning author of 27 books. Christina first had a short story published when she was just 14 years old. She has written for teenage and women's magazines - fiction and non-fiction - for a number of years, had her own humour column in The Oxford Times, and has contributed to national newspapers. She is currently writing novel number 28 - Summer at Sandcastle Cottage.

About this edition

• Publisher: Accent Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1783753455
• ISBN 13: 9781783753451
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 374