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Child of Sin
Housemaid Lizzie Burton is turned out in the street when it is discovered she is pregnant. She and her friend Debbie are at the mercy of others who take advantage of the girls. After such tribulations, can there be any happiness ahead?
- GenresFiction
442 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Meg Hutchinson
37 books26 followersThis author has also released books under the name Margaret Astbury.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
May 10, 2019
A bit drawn out at times, but interesting!
This story was a pleasant read for the most part, and certainly well reflected the time period in which women bore full blame for unplanned pregnancies. I did feel the plot slowing in places where tension might have been better maintained. And I found Deborah, who largely showed great sensitivity, strength, and insight, to be a bit too daft when it came to Clay, almost unreasonably so. I understood her loyalty to her friend, but could not fathom how she could be so blind to his feelings, even after he declares them! This irritated me, as such naivety put her at odds with her otherwise strong female character. Conversely and thankfully, Sadie was wonderful--plain-spoken, sensible, and solid as a rock! Annoyances aside, wondering about the father of Lizzie's baby kept me reading until the end. I'm not crazy about the conclusion, but feel relieved to know the secret at last!
This story was a pleasant read for the most part, and certainly well reflected the time period in which women bore full blame for unplanned pregnancies. I did feel the plot slowing in places where tension might have been better maintained. And I found Deborah, who largely showed great sensitivity, strength, and insight, to be a bit too daft when it came to Clay, almost unreasonably so. I understood her loyalty to her friend, but could not fathom how she could be so blind to his feelings, even after he declares them! This irritated me, as such naivety put her at odds with her otherwise strong female character. Conversely and thankfully, Sadie was wonderful--plain-spoken, sensible, and solid as a rock! Annoyances aside, wondering about the father of Lizzie's baby kept me reading until the end. I'm not crazy about the conclusion, but feel relieved to know the secret at last!
May 7, 2017
Really enjoyed this. Great story and well written. Didnt see the twist at the end coming!
May 24, 2017
It was really good. I really Love Meg Hutchinson.
July 17, 2017
Not a bad book actually :)
June 26, 2016
Catherine Cookson on Steroids
I don't usually go for this type of book. I'm an avid Martina Cole etc.... reader. Now I can't wait to read all of Megs other books. I think this is the best book I've read in a long time. It keeps you gripped from start to finish.
I don't usually go for this type of book. I'm an avid Martina Cole etc.... reader. Now I can't wait to read all of Megs other books. I think this is the best book I've read in a long time. It keeps you gripped from start to finish.
March 13, 2013
Smashing book, incredibly sad in places but don't we just all need a Clay Gilmore in our lives?!!
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