The Crying Game

by June Hampson

1944. Trixie has only ever known turmoil. As a teenager, she covered up the terrible truth of her father's death, and was forced on the run with her pregnant mother. Now, in an attempt to build a life for herself, Trixie becomes a singer in the pubs and clubs of Gosport. Despite her success, her heart is set on finding the younger brother she had to leave behind in Portsmouth years earlier. And little does she know that fate has yet more cruel twists in store . . .

346 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2013

About the author

June Hampson was born in Gosport, Hampshire, where she still lives. She has had a variety of jobs including waitress, fruit picker, barmaid, shop assistant and market trader selling second-hand books.

Reviews

[Carol Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 or 4? Not sure! Some parts solid, some parts silly 🙃

[poppie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this . First time of reading a novel by June Hampson and will certainly be researching more of her books. There was an unexpected twist in the story which I didn't see coming at first but thankfully it didn't go into detail and certainly did nothing to spoil the story. I felt so sorry for poor Trixie but I am glad things turned out well in the end for her. A very good read.

[~ Cariad ~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything that this author writes and has Annie Aldington narrate is simply golden - perfection again.

Can't wait for more, especially as I've finished all of her books now!

[tina jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book as I have all June Hampson's..

[EILEEN SHEPPARD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartfelt

I absolutely loved this book, the characters are brought to life by a very talented author indeed. It was like watching a movie but the words were narrated . We have the war, terrible cruelty, abusive husbands, rape, violence and amid all this we have the story of Trixie, her mother and brother Teddy. Such hardship but truly a heartfelt story by an author who is great at her craft. I would highly recommend this book to all

[marie bawden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely riveting!! A book u can put down a be drawn back too for more. So life like and a true

Absolute good read. Sort I enjoy easy to put down and pick up. So life like and we'll written. Brilliantly easy to keep up story line.
Recommend this book to anyone.