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The cinder path which led from the Northumberland farmhouse would always symbolise defeat for Charlie MacFell. People saw him as a born loser,... read full description


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Jun 22, 2010
Susan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
As in most of Cookson's books she writes with strong female characters overcoming some miserable circumstance or misfortune. I also love the English accents given her characters. If you like books set in old England and well developed characters, you will enjoy books by Catherine Cookson!
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Jan 26, 2010
Tara rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Very unlikeable characters. The main man, Charlie is a wimp, fool, and sissy. The sisters torn apart over him are Victoria, a mega you know what and Nellie, an alcoholic. This so badly lacks Cookson's usual flair.
Jul 29, 2010
Doreen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is one of my all time favorites that I read when I was in my early twenties.
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Oct 19, 2011
Linda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Another good Cookson family saga.
Dec 14, 2010
Bettie rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Feb 12, 2012
Denise rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Faith1996 rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2012
Denise rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Feb 06, 2012
Tracey marked it as to-read
Feb 03, 2012
Doline rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Karen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Cas rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 20, 2012
Sam rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 20, 2012
Brita rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 19, 2012
Sue rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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CellieDao rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 14, 2012
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Dec 26, 2011
Lucille rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 20, 2011
Janet rated it: 4 of 5 stars