A Proper Contentment by Ned Hopkins
The story of a mother and her oddball son over a century of change
1924: Bessie is torn from the school she loves to work as a skivvy for her family.
1939: With war about to break out, she marries the steadfast, ambitious Hugh, moves from Manchester to Edinburgh - and confronts fresh challenges.
1944: Sam is born and a strong bond develops between the pair as they re-establish themselves in South London. Their relationship is tested as he grows up and begins to explore his sexuality.
1992: Now middle-aged, someone finally enters Sam's life who wants to stay. But Robbie has a wife and two daughters...
...a must-read for anyone who loves trying to untangle the complexity of human emotions and relationships...
(Book Worm's review of Play On, Hopkins' debut novel)
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781802271430 |
| ISBN 10 | 1802271430 |
| Title | A Proper Contentment |
| Author | Ned Hopkins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Publishing Push LTD |
| Year published | 2021-09-29 |
| Number of pages | 344 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |