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Fiction, Sagas, Historical fiction
Rita Bradshaw writes an unforgettable saga in Gilding the Lily, a tale of love and loss set against the dramatic events of the early twentieth century.
When everything seems lost, hope is all that remains...
Gilding the Lily is a heartrending tale of two sisters and their quest for a place to belong, from much-loved author Rita Bradshaw. Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale and Josephine Cox.
Lily and Sarah Brown's childhood is an unhappy one. Sarah escapes by marrying Ralph Turner, a Sunderland dock worker, but Lily doesn't trust Ralph - a dark volatile man with a hidden cruel streak. When he tries to seduce Lily on his wedding day, her worst fears are confirmed. Ralph's younger brother John is cut from a different cloth, though, and Lily is increasingly drawn to him. But just when Lily sees a future for them, a terrible incident destroys her happiness.
Heartbroken, Lily agrees to accompany the family she works for as a nursemaid to New York. As Lily boards RMS Titanic little does she realise that her decision will change the course of her life for ever...
What readers are saying about Gilding the Lily:
'I enjoyed this novel. It held glimpses of an era long gone, well described and with a satisfying ending'
'I loved every minute of it'
'Five stars'
Praise for Gilding the Lily: A captivating saga of love, sisters and tragedy
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Catherine Cookson fans will enjoy discovering a new author who writes in a similar vein - Home and Family
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Catherine Cookson fans will enjoy discovering a new author who writes in a similar vein - Home and Family
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Could have been written by a young Catherine Cookson - Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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Displaying an uncanny ability to spin a good yarn - Sunderland Echo
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All published writers have skill and creativity, but a few have more. It's called magic. I'm beginning to believe Bradshaw has it! - Historical Novels Review
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If you like gritty, rags-to-riches Northern sagas, you'll enjoy this - Family Circle
Rita Bradshaw
Rita Bradshaw was born in Northamptonshire, where she still lives today. At the age of sixteen she met her husband - whom she considers her soulmate - and they have two daughters and a son and three young grandchildren. Much to her delight, Rita's first attempt at a novel was accepted for publication, and she went on to write many more successful novels under a pseudonym before writing for Headline using her own name.
As a committed Christian and passionate animal-lover Rita has a full and busy life, but her writing continues to be a consuming pleasure that she never tires of. In any spare moments she loves reading, walking, eating out and visiting the cinema and theatre, as well as being involved in her local church and animal welfare
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