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At the Stroke of Nine O'Clock

Jane Davis

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Description:London 1949. The lives of three very different women are about to collide. Like most working-class daughters, Caroline Wilby is expected to help support her family. Alone in a strange city, she must grab any opportunity that comes her way. Even if that means putting herself in danger.Star of the silver screen, Ursula Delancy, has just been abandoned by the man she left her husband for. Already hounded by the press, it won’t be long before she’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Patrice Hawtree was once the most photographed debutante of her generation. Now childless and trapped in a loveless marriage, her plans to secure the future of her ancient family home are about to be jeopardised by her husband's gambling addiction.Each believes she has already lost in life, not knowing how far she still has to fall. Six years later, one cause will unite them: when a young woman commits a crime of passion and is condemned to hang, remaining silent isn’t an option.“Why do I feel an affinity with Ruth Ellis? I know how certain facts can be presented in such a way that there is no way to defend yourself. Not without hurting those you love.”'This is a well-crafted story that brilliantly depicts the place of women in post-war England and the injustices they suffered.' Readers' Favorite ‘Another triumph from indie author Jane Davis in this gloriously gritty novel that engages head-on with a post-war London struggling to re-boot itself and wider society.’ BurfoBookish'An extraordinary novel so rich and detailed you emerge feeling as if you've just watched a classic film.' ~ JJ Marsh, author'I didn't so much read as consume this book.' ~ Vivienne Tufnell, author'You are in the sure hands of a mistress of the written word.' ~ Alison Morton, author'An author in total control of her craft.' ~ Martin Hamilton'Perfectly captures the spirit of an age, the transition between pre- and post-war Britain and the changing role of women.' ~ Kathleen Jones, author'Before the reform of an archaic legal system, before second-wave feminism, before the #MeToo movement, the idea that the future is yours to make as a woman is an illusion.' ~ Book Witch'One of the best books I've read this year.' ~ Denny'Portrays the gut-wrenching unfairness of life with ironies and bad timing worthy of Hardy. But there is always the possibility of redemption.' ~ Jean Gill, author'An exceptional writer with a unique voice' ~ Bookaholic'An author who always delivers the goods.' ~ Ali Bacon, author'Davis has a light touch. She writes with subtlety and nuance. And she does something many writers of literary fiction fail to do: she tells a good story.' ~ Put It In Writing Book Blog'Davis isn't just good; she's phenomenally good.' ~ Debra HewittWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with At the Stroke of Nine O'Clock. To get started finding At the Stroke of Nine O'Clock, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 330

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Jane Davis

Release: 2020

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Description: London 1949. The lives of three very different women are about to collide. Like most working-class daughters, Caroline Wilby is expected to help support her family. Alone in a strange city, she must grab any opportunity that comes her way. Even if that means putting herself in danger.Star of the silver screen, Ursula Delancy, has just been abandoned by the man she left her husband for. Already hounded by the press, it won’t be long before she’s making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Patrice Hawtree was once the most photographed debutante of her generation. Now childless and trapped in a loveless marriage, her plans to secure the future of her ancient family home are about to be jeopardised by her husband's gambling addiction.Each believes she has already lost in life, not knowing how far she still has to fall. Six years later, one cause will unite them: when a young woman commits a crime of passion and is condemned to hang, remaining silent isn’t an option.“Why do I feel an affinity with Ruth Ellis? I know how certain facts can be presented in such a way that there is no way to defend yourself. Not without hurting those you love.”'This is a well-crafted story that brilliantly depicts the place of women in post-war England and the injustices they suffered.' Readers' Favorite ‘Another triumph from indie author Jane Davis in this gloriously gritty novel that engages head-on with a post-war London struggling to re-boot itself and wider society.’ BurfoBookish'An extraordinary novel so rich and detailed you emerge feeling as if you've just watched a classic film.' ~ JJ Marsh, author'I didn't so much read as consume this book.' ~ Vivienne Tufnell, author'You are in the sure hands of a mistress of the written word.' ~ Alison Morton, author'An author in total control of her craft.' ~ Martin Hamilton'Perfectly captures the spirit of an age, the transition between pre- and post-war Britain and the changing role of women.' ~ Kathleen Jones, author'Before the reform of an archaic legal system, before second-wave feminism, before the #MeToo movement, the idea that the future is yours to make as a woman is an illusion.' ~ Book Witch'One of the best books I've read this year.' ~ Denny'Portrays the gut-wrenching unfairness of life with ironies and bad timing worthy of Hardy. But there is always the possibility of redemption.' ~ Jean Gill, author'An exceptional writer with a unique voice' ~ Bookaholic'An author who always delivers the goods.' ~ Ali Bacon, author'Davis has a light touch. She writes with subtlety and nuance. And she does something many writers of literary fiction fail to do: she tells a good story.' ~ Put It In Writing Book Blog'Davis isn't just good; she's phenomenally good.' ~ Debra HewittWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with At the Stroke of Nine O'Clock. To get started finding At the Stroke of Nine O'Clock, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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