Maggie May

by Lyn Andrews

One young woman escapes the shame of her early life on 1880s Merseyside, only to find that fate has dark plans for her future...

Maggie May, born into the slums of Liverpool in the 1880s, had many difficulties to cope with - a drunken father, the early death of her gentle mother, and the grinding poverty of their lives. But most of all, she had to endure the shame of her name, a name given to her by her father out of sheer spite - the name of the city's most notorious prostitute.

Taking care of her younger brother and desperately trying to live down her name, Maggie manages to escape from Liverpool to enjoy an idyllic new life. But fate forces her back again and into the arms of a stranger who is to bring her both heartbreak and the greatest happiness she will ever know.

Genres: Fiction

432 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1993

About the author

Lyn Andrews is one of the the UK's top one hundred paper-back bestsellers. Born and brought up in Liverpool, she is the daughter of a policeman who also married a policeman. After becoming the mother of triplets, she took some time off from her writing whilst she raised her children. Shortlisted for the romantic Novelists' Association Award in 1993, she has now written twenty-one hugely successful novels. Lyn Andrews divides her time between Merseyside and Ireland.

Reviews

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was 1 pound impulse buy in Asda a few hours before the long flight home. I figured I'd start it on the plane, and if it was no good leave it there for the next person! I could not put it down, a really good read!

[Jane Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Another brilliant book of Lyn Andrews, really enjoy reading her books. She brings the books to life, another book that I didn't want to put down.

[Chani · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was OK, very easy read, but a bit too predictable in places

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical 'granny' book, easy to read and engaging with characters that draw you in.

[Linda Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read , loved i

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy reading

Easy to read
Nice story
Love the old stories
Highly recommend the without
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[Barbra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this author's books and devour each one. They are easy to read but keep you going till the end. Its a wonderful book and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Back Cover Blurb:
Maggie May, born into the slums of Liverpool late in Queen Victoria's reign, had more difficulties to cope with in her life than most people. Above all, she had to endure the shame and insults heaped upon her by the name given to her by a vindictive father - that of the city's legendary prostitute.

[Pol · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyable book

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simply written, an easy read.

[Charvi Singhal · Rating 4 out of 5]

One amazing book.. Taught so much at the same time. Inspires how to live through hardships with courage and kindness.. :)

[Psammead · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book right to the end. One can be fairly sure how it will end but the best part is how it gets there. A good read.