The Child from the Ash Pits
A heartbreaking saga
by Chrissie Walsh
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Pub Date 21 Nov 2019 | Archive Date 6 Jan 2020
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Description
In the aftermath of the General Strike, times are tough for coal miners and their families. Can little Cally break free from poverty, and forge a successful life for herself?
When Cally loses her beloved mum, she hopes her father will comfort and protect her. But instead she soon acquires a cruel and vengeful stepmother, and Cally begins to fear that she is on her own.
Through uncomfortable years in service, to a terrifying brush with the streets, through hard work and determination, Cally finally finds a place for herself. She even trusts enough in the future to create her own family, despite being so cruelly abandoned by her own.
At last in a place of peace and contentment, Cally has all she ever hoped for, but with World War 2 looming, how long can she hold on to the people she loves?
Taking us from 1926 all the way to end of the Second World War, Chrissie Walsh has written a heart-breaking tale of love and survival, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Lyn Andrews.
Praise for The Child from the Ash Pits:
'Full of joy, sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' Elizabeth Gill.
'A captivating story of family, relations and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that make you shed a tear. The Child from the Ash Pits is everything a good read should be' Diane Allen.
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781789541519 |
PRICE | A$4.99 (AUD) |
PAGES | 288 |
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