The Four Streets

(, UK Airports ed)

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The first book in a heartbreaking trilogy set in post-war Liverpool by bestselling author Nadine Dorries. 1950s Liverpool. In the tight-knit Irish Catholic community of the Four Streets, two girls are growing up. One is motherless and hated by the cold woman who is determined to take her dead mother's place. The other is hiding a dreadful secret which she dare not let slip to anyone, lest it rips the heart out of the community. What can the people of the Four Streets do when a betrayal at the very heart of their world comes to light Can't wait for the next one HIDE HER NAME is out now! What people are saying about THE FOUR STREETS: 'An addictive novel to be devoured in one sitting' 'It has been a long time since I have read a story that has affected me so deeply and still has me thinking about it days after finishing it' 'I couldn't wait to read this book each night, a well written, intriuging story, a real page turner' 'Enjoyed every minute of this book which was difficult to put down and only took me a day to read'

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The characters are engaging, the streets scenes cinematic and the theme of the novel abuse, both sexual and domestic powerful * The Times *
A vigorous and vibrant story... As fast-paced as it is entertaining. An addictive novel to be devoured in one sitting' * Sunday Express *
A heartbreaking tale * The Liverpool Echo *
Believable and touching * Bedfordshire Today *
Angela's ashes with a scouse accent * Irish Times *
I couldn't put it down -- Cristina Odone

Author Bio

The Rt Hon. Nadine Dorries grew up in a working-class family in Liverpool. She spent part of her childhood living on a farm with her grandmother, and attended school in a small remote village in the west of Ireland. She trained as a nurse, then followed with a successful career in which she established and then sold her own business. She is an MP, presently serving as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and has three daughters.