Just By Chance

by Lynda Page

In a run-down cottage, deep in woodland on the outskirts of Leicestershire, sixteen-year-old Tilda Penny lives in fear of her drunken father's violent attacks. Born with a withered arm, Tilda is branded an outcast in the community and her only comfort is drawn from her friendship with seven-year-old Eustace Sprocket. Suffering from his aunt's intolerable abuse, he too is no stranger to rejection. Entering her cottage one evening, Tilda stumbles apon a young man about to steal her life savings. But instead of throwing Ben McCraven out into the cold night air, she takes pity on him and offers him shelter for the night. Tilda's one simple act of kindness is to have far-reaching consequences...

Genres: Fiction

480 pages, Paperback

First published August 8, 1996

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

[Carol Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyable book.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well worth reading!

[Diane Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good read by Lynda Page.

Really good story line. It kept me interested all the way through, so many twists and turns i couldn't put it down

[Carol Mageean · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I felt this book was a little slow but a few chapters in and I was hooked. It had quite a bit of humour and actually made me chuckle in parts. Lots of twists and returns and really enjoyable book.

[Mrs Margaret Maher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book

This is a great book I thoroughly enjoyed it. The only problem it came to an end. I hope that if anyone reads this book they enjoy it as much as I have.

[tracey ketteringham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good old fashioned book, full of murder, deceit t and love

[Lucy Abbey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read a while ago loved it

[Kathleen Orme · Rating 3 out of 5]

Holiday read just know what will happen from begging to the end

[Pol · Rating 5 out of 5]

a beautiful book really enjoyed it