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Our Mary Ann
Jacobs, Anna2004
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Life in 1905 is hard for Mary Ann. It rapidly becomes worse when her new stepfather begins to abuse her. Sent away at 15 to bear his child, she meets Gabriel Clough who helps her escape to Blackpool after the birth. It is not until her mother dies that Mary Ann returns to uncover the secrets of her past.Mary Ann is illegitimate and life in 1905 is hard. It rapidly becomes worse when her new stepfather begins to interfere with her. Sent away at fifteen to bear his child she meets Gabriel Clough, who helps her escape to Blackpool after the birth. The Great War brings Mary Ann many new opportunities, and brings Gabriel back into her life. But circumstances mean they can never be together. It is not until her mother dies that Mary Ann returns to Lancashire, determined to uncover the secrets of her past. Then danger threatens both her and the child she thought she'd lost forever . . . Will history repeat itself or will Mary Ann's courage win her the happiness she deserves?
Main title:
Our Mary Ann / Anna Jacobs.
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Imprint:
London : Coronet, 2004.
Collation:
409 p. ; 18 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2003.
ISBN:
9781444706710 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914
Language:
English
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BRN:
1697001
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