Paradise Lane

by Ruth Hamilton

A novel, set in the north-west of England, by the author of "Billy London's Girls" and "Spinning Jenny". Young Sally leads a ragged and lonely existence in the shadow of Paradise Mill, whose corrupt, evil and greedy owner destroys his own family and then turns his venom on Sally and her friends.

432 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Ruth Hamilton was one of North West England's most popular writers. She was the bestselling author of twenty-five novels, including Spinning Jenny, The Bells of Scotland Road, Mulligan's Yard, Mersey View and That Liverpool Girl. She was born in Bolton, which is the setting for many of her novels, and spent most of her life in Lancashire.

(source: http://www.panmacmillan.com/author/ru...)

Reviews

[mois reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paradise

What a lovely story with some great characters Ivy, Rosie, Lottie, Gert ,Tom , Maureen ,Red, Ollie, and sally, a fabulous tale of love and family 5 STARS a great read from Ruth Hamilton .

[ivy challenger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant! I love Ivy and the strength of the female characters. Absolutely love this author, especially the brilliant way she peppers the most dire situations with humour. Had so many laugh
out loud moments!. Excellent read!

[MRS MOLLY J SMALLMAN · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great read

I didn't like putting the book down. I enjoyed from start to finish. I am looking forward to next book if it I'd anything like the two books but Ruth I shall be very happy. The story had substance all the way through. Lovely!

[Kelly Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

My second time reading this book, the first time being many years ago. As with every Ruth Hamilton book, I couldn't put it down. Based in my home town of Bolton, it is a sad and happy story, full of northern grit!

[Jan Parkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Another good book by this author, cannot put her books down when I start to read them. You feel you are part of the story. Well worth five stars

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this. The sense of community is great.

[Phyllis Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Querky

Lots of twists when one thought it finished and then went on again, kept my interest right through to the end

[Linda Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I enjoyed th
is story it was very interesting from start to finish. All about gritty Lancashire folk the evil owner of the mill received his commupance.

[rosemonde hartley]

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters, especially Ivy. Good conclusion

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Indifferent

Not sure about this book, I am extremely pleased I have come to the end, several times I felt like giving up, did not enjoy it!