By the waters of Liverpool /
Forrester, Helen.
By the waters of Liverpool / Helen Forrester. - London : Harper, 2016. - 268 pages ; 20 cm.
Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1981.
At 17, Helen Forrester's parents are still as irresponsible as ever, wasting money while their children still lack adequate food and clothing. But for Helen, having won a small measure of independence, things are looking up. Having educated herself at night school and now making friends in her first proper job, she meets a handsome seaman and falls in love for the first time. But the storm clouds of war are gathering and Helen will experience at first hand the horror of the Blitz and the terrible toll that the war exacted on ordinary people. As ever, Helen faces the future with courage and determination.
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Forrester, Helen--Childhood and youth.
Women novelists, English--20th century--Biography.
Novelists, English--20th century--Biography.
Biography.
Biography.
Liverpool (England)--Social conditions--20th century.
DA690.L8
920 FOR
By the waters of Liverpool / Helen Forrester. - London : Harper, 2016. - 268 pages ; 20 cm.
Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1981.
At 17, Helen Forrester's parents are still as irresponsible as ever, wasting money while their children still lack adequate food and clothing. But for Helen, having won a small measure of independence, things are looking up. Having educated herself at night school and now making friends in her first proper job, she meets a handsome seaman and falls in love for the first time. But the storm clouds of war are gathering and Helen will experience at first hand the horror of the Blitz and the terrible toll that the war exacted on ordinary people. As ever, Helen faces the future with courage and determination.
9780008180935 (pbk.) : 8.99 0008180938 (pbk.) : 8.99
Forrester, Helen--Childhood and youth.
Women novelists, English--20th century--Biography.
Novelists, English--20th century--Biography.
Biography.
Biography.
Liverpool (England)--Social conditions--20th century.
DA690.L8
920 FOR