An atmospheric love story set in Edwardian Suffolk. Commercial literary fiction at its best. Set on the windswept Suffolk coast, Footsteps tells the story of recently-widowed Helena Mayrick, who is researching the life of her grandfather, a celebrated Edwardian photographer. Mystery surrounds Helena's enigmatic grandmother Ruth, who disappeared shortly after WWI, only to return, fatally ill and with a child. As Helena uncovers the facts of Donaldson and Ruth's sad life, she finds that the present, like the past, ...
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An atmospheric love story set in Edwardian Suffolk. Commercial literary fiction at its best. Set on the windswept Suffolk coast, Footsteps tells the story of recently-widowed Helena Mayrick, who is researching the life of her grandfather, a celebrated Edwardian photographer. Mystery surrounds Helena's enigmatic grandmother Ruth, who disappeared shortly after WWI, only to return, fatally ill and with a child. As Helena uncovers the facts of Donaldson and Ruth's sad life, she finds that the present, like the past, is shaped by the same cruel dilemmas and demands of love. A beautifully written, traditional, highly-accomplished second novel with the wide appeal of a strong narrative, vividly drawn characters and a historical setting. Katharine McMahon's writing is very reminiscent of the early novels of Helen Dunmore. In the tradition of The French Lieutenant's Woman and Birdsong. Commercial literary fiction at its best.
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Add this copy of Footsteps to cart. $3.71, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Flamingo.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Footsteps to cart. $3.71, fair condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by Flamingo.
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Fair. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of Footsteps to cart. $39.56, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Flamingo.
