Dancing on Deansgate by Freda Lightfoot
Where there's community, there's courageJess Delaney has always longed for independence. But when the Blitz reaches Manchester, she is locked in the cellar by her feckless mother, Lizzie. As bombs rain down from a sky turned blood red with flame, Jess waits for Lizzie to return. But fortunes are fickle, and soon Jess finds herself packed off to live with her tyrant Uncle Bernie, a bullying black marketeer. Though he treats her like a servant, she seeks refuge in the Sally Army and her natural musical talent offers both an escape route and the chance for love. But Uncle Bernie never forgives his niece for refusing to join his illegal schemes and threatens to deprive Jess of her hard-won freedom once and for all. This is a sweeping saga of hope and resilience perfect for fans of Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin. Praise for Dancing on Deansgate 'A heart-wrenching story' 5* Reader review 'It drew me in straight away' 5* Reader review 'Another gem from a great writer' 5* Reader review 'A compelling story of separation and hardship, and heartache overcome at last' 5* Reader review
Sunday Times bestselling author Freda Lightfoot was born in Lancashire. She was a teacher, a bookseller in the Lake District, then a smallholder and began her writing career publishing short stories and articles before finding her vocation as a novelist. She published over fifty novels, mostly sagas and historical fiction. She died in 2025 aged 83, leaving a legacy of books that continue to be enjoyed by thousands of readers.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781788637978 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788637976 |
| Title | Dancing on Deansgate |
| Author | Freda Lightfoot |
| Series | Salford Saga |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canelo |
| Year published | 2020-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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