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Book SynopsisFor fans of Catherine Cookson comes Eileen Ramsay's tale of heartbreak, hope and family - the perfect read to curl up with this Christmas.
'He saw the intelligence in her eyes and the beauty and strength of character in her face . . . '
Since the death of her mother, Kate Kennedy has been parent, helper and house keeper to her large family. But life changes drastically as the young men leave the pits and head to the Great War.
Desolate to watch brothers and friends march into danger, Kate must stay at home to hold her family together.
Against all odds, Kate's baking skills create a path out of poverty. But as storm clouds gather over Europe again, the love, life and happiness she's fought so hard for may not survive - will she lose everything?
Set against the powerful backdrop of two world wars, canny heroine Kate sets her shoulder against a tidal wave of change and struggles to protect those she loves . . .
What you're saying about A Pinch of Salt:
'Absorbing story . . . Very realistic and very hard to put down'
'Extremely good read'
'Riveting story . . . highly recommend'
'A great holiday read'
Trade ReviewAn unpredictable ending, a few surprises along the way and
several tear jerkers - I
enjoyed every minute of it * Historical Novel Review *
As
unique as it is
exquisite * Daily Record *
As always, Ramsay's prose is
vivid and flowing, and
the pages just fly by * Choice *
A
seriously good read! * Woman *
Wonderfully satisfying * The Bookseller *
Another
cracking good read * Livewire *
It was so easy to be
swept up in this
engaging and delightful story. It isn't all light hearted and there is a depth to the story that made for
compelling reading * Rae Reads *
There's tragedy, struggle, family, rags to riches, a villain and romance. But it's the
sense of hope and accomplishment which make these books so appealing * Cosy Books *
Beautifully structured and
a plain old-fashioned good read * Isla Dewar *
This wonderful panoramic novel
sweeps you up and carries you along to the end.
Lovely! * Katie Fforde *
