Lost Dreams by Nora Kay

Lost Dreams by Nora Kay

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Set in 1930s Scotland, this is the story of Laura Morrison who is abandoned by her father and becomes housekeeper to a wealthy lawyer with a three-year-old daughter.

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Lost Dreams by Nora Kay

When her mother dies, Laura Morrison is forced to give up her place at univerity to care for her father and her young brother Ronnie. She dreams of escape from the unending housework that now fills her days. But worse is to come. When her father decides to re-marry and to leave Scotland behind, he has no place in his new life for them. Laura has to find a way to support them both. How is she to manage With no qualifications, she can expect only a poorly paid job. Fergus Cunninhgam is the answer to Laura's prayer, she thinks. A successful lawyer, he needs someone to care for three-year-old Sylvia. But he cannot give her security. As a housekeeper, Laura is in danger of dismissal the moment that Mr Cunningham decides to marry his glamorous girlfriend. And must she give up all her own dreams The Dundee Courier called this book 'an unforgettable story of love and heartache.'
'Full of strong characters and a great storyline, and for anyone who enjoys reading the popular Catherine Cookson's novels, this will be right up your street' Carrick Gazette (FALL FROM GRACE) 20040325 A story-line which once more illustrates the sheer brilliance of Nora Kay's writing ... Such great potency and moral dilemmas. Get reading!' -- Bangor Chronicle 20040325 'If you enjoy Cookson you will love this.' -- Bradford Telegraph & Argus (Legacy of Shame) 20040325 'Everything a reader could possibly wish for. It's brilliant. Read it!' -- Bangor Chronicle [FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE] 20040325 'An unforgettable story of love and heartache' -- Dundee Courier (LOST DREAMS) 20040325 'A rich and rewarding tale' -- Bolton Evning News (A WOMAN OF SPIRIT) 20040325
Nora Kay was born in Northumberland but she and her husband lived for many years in Dundee. They now live in Aberdeen.
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ISBN 13 9780340639993
ISBN 10 0340639997
Title Lost Dreams
Author Nora Kay
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Year published 1996-10-03
Number of pages 368
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.