Author:Catherine Cookson
Unwanted and unloved, fourteen-year-old Marie Anne Lawson is everything her mother doesn't want her to be - adventurous, outspoken and unusual. As soon as she's old enough, Marie Anne is dispatched from Northumberland to London to live with her Aunt Martha to learn to be a lady and perfect her musical talent.
Life in London proves to be more difficult than she could ever have imagined. Only the friendship of her Aunt's companion and the praise of her music tutor prevents her from falling into despair.
When Anne Marie is suddenly sent back to the Manor, will she find the strength to be who she really is
Praise for Daisy Styles
—— -Well done Daisy for creating characters that are real women in the best sense. Funny, scheming, loyal and witty, but about all, hardworking and proud. An absolute joy to read
—— Kate Thompson, bestselling author of, Secrets of the Home Front GirlsA cracking story with truly endearing characters
—— Annie Murray, bestselling author of, Now The War Is OverThis is her best yet. I devoured it in one sitting - it's a real page turner that will delight and tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere. Wonderful!
—— Fiona Ford, author of, The Liberty GirlsA gripping saga
—— The People's Friend'I loved the twists and turns. The emotional pull on my heartstrings was exquisite. Emma Hornby is a natural storyteller who always delivers and, from the first words to the last, my attention was captured. Read this story at your leisure, read it on the bus or on the train, in your lounge or in your bed - but you must read it. Storytelling at its best'
—— Sheila Riley, author of The Mersey Mistress'Edge of your seat drama, a book not to be missed!'
—— Lindsey Hutchinson, author of The Hat Girl from Silver Street'A moving picture of an abused mother's love for her family, beautifully written and enthralling from the very first word'
—— Gracie Hart, author of The Baker's GirlA beautiful, richly textured absorbing read. I was utterly transported
—— Irenosen OkojieA propulsive debut scattered with gems of fresh and surprising imagery. Menon is at her best exploring the intricate bond between women over generations, their histories strung tight over the fraught realities of a nation coming into being
—— Preti TanejaAlways here for a cross-generational family story, especially one that involves moral ambivalence
—— Marian Keyes selection for her PageTurners top readsAn intriguing, fast-paced, imaginative novel
—— Bad FormA beautifully written story of one Indian Malaysian family's history, entwined with secrets and hidden heartbreak . . . Fragile Monsters is a story of homecoming which illustrates the tension of returning to a past which remains painfully present . . . a cleverly-crafted family saga which explores themes of truth, belonging and shame across multiple generations
—— Asian Review of BooksLeavened with a brisk, dry humour, Fragile Monsters is as propulsive as any mystery, with a bewitching sense of place . . . an accomplished feat of multi-stranded storytelling
—— Evening StandardLyrically beautiful writing
—— iSpellbinding
—— Tatler MalaysiaA story about love, betrayal and redemption with an electric daughter-grandmother relationship at its heart
—— Sheer Luxe, reading recommendation
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