Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2491536 in Books
• Published on: 1993-07
• Format: Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 12
• Binding: Audio Cassette

From the Back Cover
It is May 1926. Glasgow is crippled by the General Strike and the future looks bleak for John Forsyth. Made redundant from his factory job and with no prospect of employment, he and his family only hold together through the determination of his ambitious wife, Madge. Even though this means a dramatic move to the farthest reaches of England - to Devon.

As the family begin a new life in the village of Atherton, their fortunes change. John works in the copper mine, but unused to the appalling conditions finds solace in the Church and in his secret supply of scrumpy; long-suffering Madge ultimately attains love and happiness where she least expects it; and Graham, their eldest child, soon discovers how thrilling - and lucrative - a smuggler's life can be. However, it is Jennie, the Forsyth's wilful daughter, who faces the greatest challenge of them all. Her dreams take her far beyond Devon's green fields and golden sands, and will bring her both devastating loss and passionate love.

About the Author
Emma Blair
Emma Blair is the pseudonym of Ian Blair. He was born in Glasgow and now lives in Devon. He is the author of several bestselling novels, including Nellie Wildchild, The Princess of Poor Street, Street Song, When Dreams Come True, A Most Determined Woman, The Blackbird's Tale, Maggie Jordan, The Daffodil Sea, Passionate Times, The Sweetest Thing, The Water Meadows and Scarlet Ribbons, which was runner-up for the RNA Award in 1992.

Customer Reviews

Amazing
Another great book by Emma Blair. i have read them all and again this book will make you cry then laugh, then cry and laugh again. Emma Blair has a way of making you get lost in the story as if you are actually there looking on as a spectator.

The Water Meadows
I absolutely love this book, its one I pick up again and again, even though I've hundreds to choose from!
You're right in amongst the characters from the first page,as though you've landed in the Glasgow Tennament along side them.You then become so engrossed with the story that you'll experience every dump there journey throws at them in this page turner. Again you'll be fighting/egging on in the background for the main character Madge Forsyth, you'll laugh and cry and hurt for them, and even a surprise yourself when you find yourself understanding and feeling a bit sorry for an insufferable bloody minded John Forsyth( His own worst enemy)A wonderful story of love, if more over loyality, determination and life. Enjoy!