The Stanford lasses
By: by Glenice Crossland
Edition: Large print ed.
Publisher: Magna Large Print Books
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Long Preston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 382
ISBN-13: 9780750527118
Subjects: Social life and customs; Marriage; Sisters; Manners and customs; History; Fiction
Description: Isaac Stanford lives in the Yorkshire town of Cottenly with his wife Emily and their three daughters - known locally as the Stanford Lasses. Alice, the eldest, lives for work and chapel, Lizzie is content with her job making umbrellas - until she falls in love - and headstrong Ruth is intent upon marrying a handsome charmer, despite warnings from friends and family. Damaged by a traumatic childhood, Alice struggles to lead a normal life, while war threatens all Lizzie holds dear and Ruth realises she has made a terrible mistake. As time passes, each sister has to confront her greatest challenge.
Notes: Originally published: London: William Heinemann, 2006.