Product Description

Alice O’Connor’s poor family lives in the heart of Liverpool’s toughest slum. Her bullying father drinks away what little he earns, whilst Nelly, her careworn mother, works when she can and begs when she can’t. Since she was five young Alice has also begged in the streets around the docks but she has managed to hold on to the hope of something better, a stubborn optimism that keeps her head held high even in her lowest moments. For Alice knows she has a gift that allows her to rise above the fate that made her life so bitterly hard. Alice O’Connor can sing like an angel… It’s a gift that will take her far though it is to Liverpool she will always return. But is it enough to bring her the success she needs – and the love and happiness she so desperately craves?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #101606 in Books
• Published on: 1996-08-08
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

About the Author
Lyn Andrews was born and raised in Liverpool. She is the author of many novels, one of which was shortlisted for Romantic Novelists’ Association Award; her last few novels have all been Sunday Times Top Ten bestsellers.

Customer Reviews

A moving tale about working for your dream
This book is a very moving rags to riches tale. Once I started I could NOT put this book down - from start to finish you can empathise with the main character Alice. The story is set in the 1920s and is very well researched. Many people are not aware of the type of poverty some people had to endure and in that respect this book was an eye-opener. It provides a fascinating insight into both poor and rich sides of society and I thoroughly recommend it! I personally think this is one of Lyn Andrew's best books!

LIVERPOOL SONGBIRD
Posibly one of the best books I've read. Compulsive reading when the tears allowed. Several twists from an author of immense talent. I've now listed all of Lyn's books to read. I would click more stars if allowed.