Set in the nineteenth century, NEVER WERE SUCH TIMES is the moving story of one family's constant struggle for survival. Chas, Albert and Polly Unwin know nothing but love and security as they grow up in the close-knit atmosphere of a small Suffolk village, until, suddenly orphaned, they are forced upon their unwilling Aunt Sybilla, a cold, miserly woman who takes out all her frustration and bitter disappointment on her dead brother's children. As the children become adults and go their separate ways, their devotion to ...
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Set in the nineteenth century, NEVER WERE SUCH TIMES is the moving story of one family's constant struggle for survival. Chas, Albert and Polly Unwin know nothing but love and security as they grow up in the close-knit atmosphere of a small Suffolk village, until, suddenly orphaned, they are forced upon their unwilling Aunt Sybilla, a cold, miserly woman who takes out all her frustration and bitter disappointment on her dead brother's children. As the children become adults and go their separate ways, their devotion to each other never wavers. Despite the pain and misfortunes they face, they never give up the fight to survive. And in this absorbing story of tragedy, love and courage you will mourn the losses and applaud the triumphs of the indomitable Unwin family.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. jacket worn at corners and edges; cover of copy a bit soiled, upper text block faded, owner's name on flyleaf, text and binding fine. 464 p. Audience: General/trade.
