Looking at the Moon by Margaret Thornton
Because of her domineering mother and an ineffectual father, Abbie Winters lacks friends and self-worth. That is, until she meets Doreen, who introduces her to dancing at the Palace ballroom, where Abbie meets Peter, a young airman. Eva Winters is determined to end Abbie's friendship with 'common' Doreen. But although she unwittingly destroys Abbie's friendship with Peter, she cannot keep Doreen away. In 1942, Abbie seizes the opportunity to escape the oppression at home by enlisting. Fate seems to be smiling on her when she meets Peter again, by chance, and they fall passionately in love. Can their happiness survive Eva's violent disapproval - and the risks and horrors of war?
LOOKING AT THE MOON: 'Fine romance' Belfast Telegraph WISH UPON A STAR: 'This first novel from Margaret Thornton is a great read' Best; 'A rollercoaster of emotions' Newcastle upon Tyne Evening Chronicle; 'A delightful book; full of humour and warmth against an authentic war-time Blackpool when Pablo's sold ice-cream and troops from abroad drilled on the promenade' Lancashire Mag A STICK OF BLACKPOOL ROCK: 'A brilliant read' Woman's Realm FORGIVE OUR FOOLISH WAYS: 'A Blackpool saga filled with heartache and happiness' Western Morning News; 'A lovely book to read by the fireside on these dark, long nights' Herald Express (Torquay) IT'S A LOVELY DAY TOMORROW: 'This is a gentle novel whose lack of noise is a strength' The Sunday Times; 'Warm-hearted, evocative saga of life in Blackpool during World War II' British Book News HOW HAPPY WE SHALL BE: 'A smashing holiday read' Lancashire Evening Telegraph
Margaret Thornton has lived in Blackpool all her life. She is a qualified teacher but has retired in order to concentrate on her writing. She has two children and five grandchildren.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747260431 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747260435 |
| Title | Looking at the Moon |
| Author | Margaret Thornton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2000-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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