The Lodger: A delightful Cockney page-turner you wont be able to put down
By (Author) Mary Jane Staples
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Corgi Books
20th February 2020
20th February 2020
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Saga fiction (family / generational sagas)
Romance: wholesome
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Historical romance
Family life fiction
Historical fiction
Humorous fiction
Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
823.914
Paperback
352
Width 127mm, Height 197mm, Spine 23mm
240g
A moving family drama set against the backdrop of one of London's poorest areas. A moving family drama set against the backdrop of one of London's poorest areas from multi-million copy seller Mary Jane Staples. Perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and Katie Flynn. READERS ARE LOVING THE LODGER! "This was such a great read....... priceless I loved it" - 5 STARS "Leave s you with a smile on your face..." - 5 STARS "Once you start, you can't put it down..." - 5 STARS "I absolutely loved this book" - 5 STARS "Great for lifting your spirits" - 5 STARS "A good book, keeps you in suspense until the end" - 5 STARS ************************************************ IN TIMES OF TROUBLE, CAN SHE KEEP HER FAMILY SAFE FROM HARM London, 1908- For years now, Maggie Wilson has had to bring up her four daughters alone with barely enough money to get by. Local Constable Harry Bradshaw looks out for them as best he can but there isn't much he can do for Maggie's small family. When the opportunity to take in a lodger arises, Maggie can't resist the extra income. But there's something strange about the man Maggie has let into her home... what if he's more trouble than he's worth
Mary Jane Staples was born, bred and educated in Walworth, and was the author of many bestselling novels including the ever-popular cockney sagas featuring the Adams family. She died in 2005.