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Glasgow, 1928. Alison Burnside is sixteen when her mother dies. Her father, a shipyard worker, unexpectantly supports the idea that Alison should become a doctor, and the family's whole destiny changes. Alison will soon encounter temptations that will threaten her ambition.

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Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved. * Manchester Evening News *
She writes in bright colours with bold, confident strokes. * Glasgow Herald *
Jessica Stirling is one of Scotland's most prolific and best-loved authors. * Scottish Daily Record *
One of the best. * Bookseller *

The Penny Wedding

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/03/1995
      ISBN13: 9780340618219, 978-0340618219
      ISBN10: 0340618213

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Glasgow, 1928. Alison Burnside is sixteen when her mother dies. Her father, a shipyard worker, unexpectantly supports the idea that Alison should become a doctor, and the family's whole destiny changes. Alison will soon encounter temptations that will threaten her ambition.

      Trade Review
      Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved. * Manchester Evening News *
      She writes in bright colours with bold, confident strokes. * Glasgow Herald *
      Jessica Stirling is one of Scotland's most prolific and best-loved authors. * Scottish Daily Record *
      One of the best. * Bookseller *

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