The Poor Relation

The Poor Relation

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Manchester, 1908. Mary Maitland is furious to learn that her boss will never promote her, simply because she is a woman. Despite financial support from her family, Mary is determined to strike out on her own. In the face of strong opinions from her family on the role of a woman, is it possible to be a dutiful daughter while spreading her wings?

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The Poor Relation by Susanna Bavin

1908, Manchester. Mary Maitland is an attractive and intelligent young woman determined to strike out on her own and earn a living. Finding work at a women's employment agency, her creative talent is soon noticed and Mary begins writing articles for newspapers and magazines. But being of independent and progressive mind are troublesome traits when those you hold dear must constantly live up to the expectations of the well-to-do family to which they are linked. With increasing pressures from the powers that be, can Mary find the fine line between honouring her family and honouring herself?
Susanna Bavin has variously been a librarian, an infant school teacher, a carer and a cook. She lives in Llandudno in North Wales with her husband and two rescue cats, but her writing is inspired by her Mancunian roots.
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ISBN 13 9780749023782
ISBN 10 0749023783
Title The Poor Relation
Author Susanna Bavin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 2019-11-21
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.