Murray, Annie
Birmingham Rose (Birmingham)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509805372
- author:
- Murray, Annie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pan Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 3 centimetres (0.35
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Birmingham Rose A powerful and poignant novel about the human spirit's capacity for resilience and hope. Born into a large family in Birmingham's slums, Rose Lucas faces a bleak childhood marked by tragedy. Yet, it is her friendship with Diana, daughter of a vicar from Moseley, that gives her a glimpse of a different existence. As Rose navigates the challenges of war-torn Italy and an unhappy marriage, she finds herself torn between her dreams and the devastation of her life. Undeterred, she vows to rise above the hardships and forge a new path. This moving saga is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. With its vivid portrayal of life in pre-war Birmingham, Birmingham Rose is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and redemption.