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Set against the backdrop of a Durham mining village in the 1930s, Maggie Rowan’s story explores the hardships of working‑class life and the complex emotions hidden beneath her stern exterior. A jealous love, she battles bitterness towards her sister, who has found happiness through marriage to an established family friend, while Maggie yearns for affection and acceptance.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Catherine Cookson
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