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Mirror Books Willows Story.
A young girl's life is shadowed by secrets and lies...
When Willow arrives in the Allen household, curious things begin to happen.
Who is the strange child dressed in outlandish clothes who refuses a mobile phone? What are the mysterious allegations that have been made about her?
Determined to find out Louise gets more than she bargained for, as she unravels the truth about Willow's family background and uncovers some distressing secrets.
When Willow arrives in the Allen household, curious things begin to happen.
Who is the strange child dressed in outlandish clothes who refuses a mobile phone? What are the mysterious allegations that have been made about her?
Determined to find out Louise gets more than she bargained for, as she unravels the truth about Willow's family background and uncovers some distressing secrets.
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Louise Allen
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This author also writes under the name Francesca Shaw.
I have had my nose buried in a history book - fact or fiction - for as long as I can remember, but even more important to me are the places and the objects that conjure up the past. My first attempt at historical fiction at the age of eight was three pages of improbable medieval drama set in the local castle.
With a degree in geography and archaeology I love to try and 'read' the landscape and the buildings in it for clues about the past. Virtually any place can trigger ideas for plots, but I am particularly inspired by Venice, Burgundy, Mediterranean islands and the Hertfordshire and Norfolk countryside.
I live in England in a village in Bedfordshire with my long-suffering husband. He is not sure whether to be flattered or alarmed to be told he is the inspiration for all my romantic heroes! Whenever possible we escape to our cottage on the North Norfolk coast where Percy, the bossy pheasant, allows us to share the garden.
My resolution every time I start on a new plot is to plan it carefully, make copious notes first and write lots of drafts in a disciplined and orderly manner. What inevitably happens is that the story starts to write itself in my head until it gets completely out of control - meanwhile my study floor becomes a sea of open books, prints and maps and I am found sitting in the car at traffic lights, muttering dialogue. At that point I have to start writing, knowing full well that the hero and heroine are going to take over and sabotage all my attempts at discipline. It is, after all, their story.
This author also writes under the name Francesca Shaw.
I have had my nose buried in a history book - fact or fiction - for as long as I can remember, but even more important to me are the places and the objects that conjure up the past. My first attempt at historical fiction at the age of eight was three pages of improbable medieval drama set in the local castle.
With a degree in geography and archaeology I love to try and 'read' the landscape and the buildings in it for clues about the past. Virtually any place can trigger ideas for plots, but I am particularly inspired by Venice, Burgundy, Mediterranean islands and the Hertfordshire and Norfolk countryside.
I live in England in a village in Bedfordshire with my long-suffering husband. He is not sure whether to be flattered or alarmed to be told he is the inspiration for all my romantic heroes! Whenever possible we escape to our cottage on the North Norfolk coast where Percy, the bossy pheasant, allows us to share the garden.
My resolution every time I start on a new plot is to plan it carefully, make copious notes first and write lots of drafts in a disciplined and orderly manner. What inevitably happens is that the story starts to write itself in my head until it gets completely out of control - meanwhile my study floor becomes a sea of open books, prints and maps and I am found sitting in the car at traffic lights, muttering dialogue. At that point I have to start writing, knowing full well that the hero and heroine are going to take over and sabotage all my attempts at discipline. It is, after all, their story.
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November 18, 2024
I enjoyed this book. I felt so sorry for Willow and what she went through, it's really heartbreaking how she was treated. I also felt sorry for Willow's Dad as well and for Louise as it felt like the social services were just ticking the boxes and not listening to what Louise and Lloyd was telling them.
I was so angry with the social services when they told Louise and Lloyd they are moving Willow straight away.
I really hope that sometime in the future, Willow desperately gets the help she needs and starts to enjoy her music again and I really hope that somehow Louise is able to see Willow again.
Looking forward to reading Louise's next book in the Thrown Away Children series and also her new series she is doing.
I was so angry with the social services when they told Louise and Lloyd they are moving Willow straight away.
I really hope that sometime in the future, Willow desperately gets the help she needs and starts to enjoy her music again and I really hope that somehow Louise is able to see Willow again.
Looking forward to reading Louise's next book in the Thrown Away Children series and also her new series she is doing.
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