Too Close To The Sun: the passionate and uplifting saga of an orphans struggle to forge a better life for herself
By (Author) Jess Foley
Cornerstone
Arrow Books Ltd
15th May 2003
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Family life fiction
Historical fiction
Narrative theme: Interior life
Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Narrative theme: Coming of age
Romance: wholesome
Historical romance
823.92
Paperback
528
Width 110mm, Height 178mm, Spine 30mm
279g
A powerful novel from the author of SO LONG AT THE FAIR Lose yourself in this captivating and heart-wrenching saga from much loved author Jess Foley, written in the bestselling tradition of Josephine Cox, Catherine Cookson and Dilly Court. You will not want to put it down... READERS ARE LOVING TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN 'Good story couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Keeps you gripped to the end'-- ***** Reader review 'A stunning read'-- ***** Reader review 'An emotional rollercoaster of a book'-- ***** Reader review ************************************************** HOW HIGH A PRICE MUST SHE PAY TO KEEP HER FAMILY SAFE Grace Harper's world falls apart when she is orphaned and she and her little brother Billy are left homeless and alone. Putting her grief and fear aside, she must think practically. When she finds a job as companion to the wealthy, lonely Mrs Spencer, she and Billy are relieved to have a roof over their heads again, but just as Grace starts to find her feet disaster strikes again. Things look desperate, and when she is offered marriage and a good life for herself and Billy, Grace is tempted. But is her suitor to be trusted Or is she, desperate in her search for safety for her little family, flying too close to the sun
Jess Foley was born in Wiltshire but now lives in south-east London, having moved to London in the 1960s. Jess's first novel, So Long At The Fair, was published in 2001.