Down Stepney Way - The East End Sagas
Down Stepney Way - The East End Sagas
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Published:
9 January, 2023
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Description
Blackshirts march through the East End in 1930s London and the Jewish community is under threat of violence. In the midst of this, Jessie Warner discovers a family secret and turns to her mother for answers but she is met with silence.
Over in Bethnal Green, Hannah Blake reluctantly joins the Blackshirts, forced by her cold-hearted mother to do so. Next-door neighbour Emmie Smith looks on, wishing she could tell Hannah the truth about her family and provide her with hope for a brighter future.
Meanwhile, Emmie's son Tom, chipper and handsome, has fallen for Jessie Warner who he is desperate to bring home. Their lives intertwine and soon, so do their secrets
A compelling family saga perfect for fans of Ruth Hamilton and Rosie Hendry.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781804363461 |
| ISBN10 | 1804363464 |
| Number Of Pages | 336 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 16 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Canelo |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Sally Worboyes was born and grew up in Stepney with four brothers and a sister, and she brings some of her own family background to her East End sagas. She now lives in Norfolk with her husband, with whom she has three grown-up children. She has written several plays which have been broadcast on Anglia Television and Radio Four. She also adapted her own play and novel, WILD HOPS, as a musical, The Hop Pickers.