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The Grace Girls

By Geraldine O'Neill

The Grace Girls Contemporary literature

The Grace Girls

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Heather and Kirsty Grace are growing up in 1950s Scotland, in the safe but parochial Irish community in Rowanhill Village, Lanarkshire. When they decide to spread their wings, they are supported by Irish father, Fintan and dreamy Scottish mother, Sophie, who prefers the Brontes and Glen Miller to housework. Promotion to a shipping office in Glasgow heralds big changes for Heather, starting with local boyfriend, Gerry. Younger sister, bubbly blonde, Kirsty, is spotted in a singing competition by booking agent, Larry Nolan, who promises glittering opportunities but Larry admires more than Kirsty s singing talent. The Grace girls foray into city life dazzles impish cousin Lily, but rings warning bells for Auntie Mona. Christmas brings unimagined passion into Heather s life, which will force her to make choices and serious changes. When Glasgow is hit with a snowstorm, Heather seeks refuge from Fintan s sister, Catherine ostracised for marrying a Glasgow Protestant - and discovers the truth behind the family rift. Mona warns Sophie that the men are travelling home to Ballygrace in Ireland suspiciously often, and decides to put paid to their plans, but when fate strikes at the heart of her family, she is forced to turn her attentions much closer to home. In early 1956, a cold shiver runs through Lanarkshire when a young woman s body is discovered, and over the following wintry months, fear and suspicion casts a dark shadow over Rowanhill Village and the surrounding villages. Just as they are starting to enjoy the world outside, the girls wings are suddenly clipped, Can the Grace Girls break away from the caring, but stifling attitudes of Rowanhill Village? Will they succumb to the glittering city lights and the pitfalls that await innocent, trusting girls? Can Heather and Kirsty Grace find the courage to live the exciting, fulfilling lives that lie within their grasp?
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
641
Release Date:
2005-07-25
Publication Date:
2005-07-25
Publisher:
Poolbeg Press Ltd
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
1842231944
Weight:
350 g
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