Beyond the Sunset

(, New edition)

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Before Molly Rimmer loses her parents in 1897, her future had seemed full of promise. Through her dream to own a shop in exclusive Jubilee Terrrace in Blackpool, and her budding relationship with charming gentleman, Joss, Molly hoped to raise herself above the poverty she was born into. But now Molly must take responsibility for her siblings and leave her ambitions, and, Joss, behind. She marries Hector Stubbins, leading light of the local Methodist church, searching for love and security. But Hector is not the man he first appears to be. Will Molly ever be able to find the happiness that once seemed to be within her grasp

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The Blackpool scene at the turn of the century is excellently portrayed - HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW

This flowing novel by a Blackpool-born author interlaces cruelty and great passion in the story of a gipsy's curse from the days of Molly Rimmer's great-grandmother - COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH

Author Bio

Margaret Thornton was born in Blackpool and has lived there all her life. She is a qualified teacher but has retired in order to concentrate on her writing. She has two children and five grandchildren.