The Linnet Bird by Linda Holeman Paperback Book

Description: The Linnet Bird by Linda Holeman Sheer bliss ... A superb read in every way, exciting, moving, with a fantastic and unpredictable plot Lesley Pearse FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For you, I will write of it all part truth, part memory, part nightmare my life, the one that started so long ago, in a place so far from here...India, 1839: Linny Gow, a respectable young wife and mother, settles down to write her life story. To outside appearances Linny is the perfect Colonial wife: beautiful, gracious, subservient. But appearances can be very deceptive.An unforgettable book, richly descriptive and mesmerising from the start, THE LINNET BIRD is the spellbinding story of the journey of Linny Gow child prostitute turned social climber turned colonial wife turned adventuress. Frequently disturbing, often moving and always enthralling, it is that rare thing: a once-in-a-lifetime read. Notes In India 1839, this is the unforgettable story of the journey of Linny Gow, a child prostitute turned social climber turned colonial wife and adventuress. Author Biography Linda Holeman is the author of six books for children and young adults, and two collections of short stories for adults, both of which have won her numerous awards in her native Canada. She has three children and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The LINNET BIRD is her first novel. Review A stirring tale of one womans search for personal fulfilment - Woman & HomeThis is a sweeping, unputdownable saga (think The Thorn Birds and Gone with the Wind) that youll probably want to tell all your friends about - WomanLinnys talent for survival makes for compulsive reading. This Canadian writers first adult novel succeeds in being more than just a historical saga; it is a rites-of-passage tale with a very convincing and resourceful heroine. - The Lady Promotional Sheer bliss ... A superb read in every way, exciting, moving, with a fantastic and unpredictable plot Lesley Pearse Long Description For you, I will write of it all part truth, part memory, part nightmare my life, the one that started so long ago, in a place so far from here...India, 1839: Linny Gow, a respectable young wife and mother, settles down to write her life story. To outside appearances Linny is the perfect Colonial wife: beautiful, gracious, subservient. But appearances can be very deceptive.An unforgettable book, richly descriptive and mesmerising from the start, THE LINNET BIRD is the spellbinding story of the journey of Linny Gow child prostitute turned social climber turned colonial wife turned adventuress. Frequently disturbing, often moving and always enthralling, it is that rare thing: a once-in-a-lifetime read. Review Quote This is a sweeping, unputdownable saga (think The Thorn Birds and Gone with the Wind) that youll probably want to tell all your friends about Promotional "Headline" Sheer bliss ... A superb read in every way, exciting, moving, with a fantastic and unpredictable plot Lesley Pearse Description for Sales People A glorious, sweeping, old-fashioned read combining all the right ingredients ... Has all the qualities of a bestseller. Sarah Broadhurst, The Bookseller Details ISBN0755324633 Author Linda Holeman Pages 512 Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2004 ISBN-10 0755324633 ISBN-13 9780755324637 Format Paperback Publication Date 2004-09-06 Imprint Headline Book Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book UK Release Date 2004-09-06 Audience General AU Release Date 2009-01-31 NZ Release Date 2009-01-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:942065;

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