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The Cotton Lass and Other Stories

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The Cotton Lass and Other Stories by Anna Jacobs offers 17 stand-alone tales where ordinary characters embark on extraordinary journeys, revealing hidden strengths. Spanning varied times and settings, these emotional stories include themes of resilience and new beginnings, such as Sarah's fight during the cotton famine in England and Penny's romantic chances in Australia.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt romance and historical stories with strong characters and emotional depth. Suitable for new readers of Anna Jacobs as well as dedicated fans seeking a collection of diverse, engaging short tales.

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A collection of stand-alone short stories from a much-loved author

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This collection of stand-alone short stories is a treat for new readers and dedicated fans alike. In each of these 17 stories, an ordinary person takes on an extraordinary journey to a new life, discovering facets and strengths they never knew they possessed. Across a variety of time periods and settings, these stories capture Anna Jacobs' unique style and showcase her mastery of emotional tales.

The collection includes:

The Cotton Lass: Widow Sarah is struggling to make ends meet as England suffers from the cotton famine brought on by war in the United States. Will the opportunity to move to Australia provide a new life for her?

Sunshine and Parrots: Penny has moved to Perth, Australia to be closer to her brother. She finds herself attracted to her handsome new neighbour, Matt, but will a series of misunderstandings keep them apart?

Going Out in Style: Mrs Kelly is widely acknowledged as uncooperative and a trouble maker in her nursing home, but forms a bond with Raelene, a young woman doing community service at the home. Their friendship will transform them both.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749023140

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Anna Jacobs is the author of over eighty novels and is addicted to storytelling. She grew up in Lancashire, emigrated to Australia in the 1970s and writes stories set in both countries.

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