Product Description

Glasgow, 1928. Alison Burnside is sixteen when her mother dies. Her father, a shipyard worker, unexpectantly supports the idea that Alison should become a doctor, and the family's whole destiny changes. Alison will soon encounter temptations that will threaten her ambition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #572479 in Books
• Published on: 1995-03-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Review
'Jessica Stirling's high reputation is well deserved.' (Manchester Evening News )

'She writes in bright colours with bold, confident strokes.' (Glasgow Herald )

‘Jessica Stirling is one of Scotland’s most prolific and best-loved authors.’ (Scottish Daily Record )

'One of the best.' (Bookseller )

About the Author
Born in Glasgow, Jessica Stirling is the author of many heartwarming novels, most of which have Scottish backgrounds. She has enjoyed a highly successful career since The Spoiled Earth was published in 1974. (20040417)