Annie

by Lynda Page

A young mother strives for a better tomorrow.Lynda Page's Annie is a gripping saga of a woman's struggle against poverty and hardship, to create a better life for herself and her son. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Cathy Sharp.When Charlie Higgins is unfairly dismissed from his job in a Leicester shoe factory his family become crippled by poverty. Refusing to surrender to her husband's misfortunes, Annie manages to keep food on the table and faith in their hearts. Until tragedy strikes again. With the threat of the workhouse looming over them, Annie and her young son Georgie seek refuge with their only the Burbages - a family they have never met and know nothing about.Adapting to farm life is a gruelling experience for Annie and Georgie, but hard work and cheerfulness earn them respect. But at the back of Annie's mind, she knows that one day she must return to Leicester to confront the memories she has left behind, and begin a new life for herself and her son...What readers are saying about Annie :'Really enjoyed this book from beginning to end, one of those you don't want to put down . Shed a few tears along the way, but a lovely ending '' Fantastic book. Could not put it down. Just another enthralling book by a fantastic author . Would recommend this book to everyone'

383 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 4, 1993

About the author

Author of 29 books, Lynda Page was born and brought up in Leicester. The eldest of four daughters, she left home at seventeen and has had a wide variety of office jobs. She began her prolific writing career with her first novel during her 45 minute lunch hours at work. The book took 18 months to complete and was snapped up by the leading UK publisher, Headline, and she has been under contract to them ever since. She lives in a village in Leicestershire and is a full time writer.

Reviews

[Connlou Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

(c)1993 The book is so popular the pages are literally falling out. Annie loses her husband and leaves the town they live in due to poverty. The book was hard to put down because you could hardly wait to see what Annie would do and also what would happen next. Riveting. Dire circumstances surround her life as she seeks out a home with her mother's family.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Nana bestowed this book on me 10 years ago and was like 'you should read this, it's dead good' and I was like sure Nana, then it was dead good and I've read it multiple times. What an absolute gem.

[Jacquie Lowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!

Never read Lynda Page before but couldn't put this book down.
Was hooked on Annie's story from the start and everything she has achieved.
Would recommend this to anyone who wants a good story to get into.

[Jane Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable Read

This book has been thoroughly enjoyable to read. It shows how you can never judge a book by it's cover. How life is no matter what is thrown at you.

[Julie reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down fantastic read

I liked this book full of twists and turns
A romantic read and I read it in 24 hours on holiday

[Robin Cuthbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Love it easy read but kept my interest. Would recommend this book, enjoy read saga and this one fir the bill.

[Anushka Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very inspiring. How one should not ever give up. Even in the bleakest of times, one can find hope and love, if only one looks for it.

[Mrs Margaret Maher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book

This book was full of changes and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This story tells of the changes that can alter one's life . I hope others enjoy it as much.

[Mary Munro-howse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book

This is the first book for a long time I couldn't put down, it kept me interested from beginning to end

[Laura McFarlane · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't hold my attention so didn't finish reading it.

[Lucy Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read a while ago loved it

[Susan Jones]

This saga by Lynda Page is one that keeps you turning the pages as Annie goes from one hardship to another. Set in Leicester and the surrounding countryside, it is an exciting read. One I would reccomend.

[Tania · Rating 3 out of 5]

randomly chosen from my piles

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. A real page turner from beginning to end.

[mrs B Yeates · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book

Goodread you won’t put it down.
If you like historical books.Very good author her books are all pretty good. Bye.

[Barbara Meadowcroft]

Fantastic book

This is one of the best books I have read. So gripping i couldn't put it down. Would recommend to anyone