The Wise Child by Jessica Stirling

The Wise Child by Jessica Stirling

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Turn-of-the-century Glasgow is the setting for this compelling novel of a family divided by poverty and pride.

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The Wise Child by Jessica Stirling

Both Kirsty and Craig Nicholson sacrifice lovers to hold their marriage together for the sake of their crippled son. For a time all seems well until Kirsty seizes an opportunity to buy a small shop and makes a roaring success of her new career. Lonely and rejected, Craig seeks ways to gain the upper hand on his wife and her partners until only a brittle band of conscience stands between them and ruin.
Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved * Manchester Evening News *
She writes in bright colours with bold, confident strokes* Glasgow Herald *
A powerful story. * My Weekly *
Powerful Victorian drama * My Weekly *
Born in Glasgow, Jessica Stirling is the author of many heartwarming novels, most of which have Scottish backgrounds. She has enjoyed a highly successful career since The Spoiled Earth was published in 1974.
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ISBN 13 9780340822180
ISBN 10 034082218X
Title The Wise Child
Author Jessica Stirling
Series The Nicholson Quartet
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Year published 2002-07-04
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.