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Calico Road

By Anna Jacobs
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Calico Road by Anna Jacobs explores the intertwined lives of characters living in Lancashire during the early 19th century. It focuses on love, drama, and perseverance as the characters face challenges brought on by societal constraints and personal dilemmas. Their journey uncovers deep family secrets and tests the strength of their relationships.
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This captivating romance might appeal to you if you enjoy stories set in the 19th century that beautifully blend heartfelt relationships with historical detail. You'll be drawn into a world where love and resilience are tested by the challenges of the time, offering an engaging and emotional journey.

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The latest unputdownable saga from the author of A PENNYWORTH OF SUNSHINE and DOWN WEAVERS LANE.

The latest unputdownable saga from the author of A PENNYWORTH OF SUNSHINE and DOWN WEAVERS LANE.

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The latest unputdownable saga from the author of A Pennyworth of Sunshine and Down Weavers Lane.

Calico Road runs through a tiny Lancashire hamlet up on the edge of the moors, miles from anywhere. Its folk are an independent breed—and in 1827 they are a thorn in the side of the vicious mill owner in the valley below.

Toby Fletcher's father ignored his bastard son while alive. Now Toby is the new owner of the rambling old inn, an unwitting keeper of its secrets.

Then Meg Staley comes to Calico, a woman who was strong enough to survive one tragedy, but found it harder to withstand a second blow. Toby finds her wandering the moors, cold and starving, and brings her back to the inn. Working there, Meg starts to rebuild her life and find a fragile happiness.

But then the secrets of Calico Road come crashing down on her and those she has grown to love...

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ISBN: 9780340821428

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 317g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Anna Jacobs grew up in Lancashire and emigrated to Australia a while ago, but still visits the UK regularly to see her family and do research, something she loves. She has two grown-up daughters and lives with her husband in a spacious waterfront home. Often, as she writes, dolphins frolic outside the window of her office. Inside, the house is crammed with thousands of books.

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