The book of fires
By: Jane Borodale
Edition: HarperPress pbk. ed.
Publisher: HarperPress
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 382
ISBN-13: 9780007305735
Subjects: Social conditions; Pregnant women; Fireworks industry; Fiction
Description: Brought up in rural Sussex, 17-year-old Agnes Trussel is carrying an unwanted child. Taking advantage of the death of her elderly neighbour, Agnes steals her savings and runs away to London. On her way she encounters the intriguing Lettice Talbot who promises that she will help Agnes upon their arrival.
Notes: Originally published: 2009.

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