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Kitty
Tough as a weed, bright as a sunflower, Kitty ws a city blossom, planted in the rough sod of London's slums.
Valiant in the face of her mother's death, she rolled up her sleeves, raised the younger children herself... and went bravely on.
Lovign and innocent in her marriage to a wondering husband, she survived his cruelty... Punished with grief at the lifeless birth of her only child, Kitty took a deep breath, and went bravely on.
Through a quarter century of fleeting passion adn adversity, while the Depression raged and the bombls of WWII fell about her, never losing the twinkle in her own wide eyes, still Kitty went bravely on.
Until, like shimmering diamonds plucked from the darkest coals, she won, at last, life's greatest treasure: Love and a happy heart.
Valiant in the face of her mother's death, she rolled up her sleeves, raised the younger children herself... and went bravely on.
Lovign and innocent in her marriage to a wondering husband, she survived his cruelty... Punished with grief at the lifeless birth of her only child, Kitty took a deep breath, and went bravely on.
Through a quarter century of fleeting passion adn adversity, while the Depression raged and the bombls of WWII fell about her, never losing the twinkle in her own wide eyes, still Kitty went bravely on.
Until, like shimmering diamonds plucked from the darkest coals, she won, at last, life's greatest treasure: Love and a happy heart.
309 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 1981
About the author
Lena Kennedy
28 books26 followersLena Kennedy (June 15, 1914 - August 1 1986), was an English author. Her books were mostly historic romantic fiction set in and around the East End of London where she lived for all her life. Some of her books, including her autobiography, were published posthumously.
She appeared, as a subject, on the television programme This Is Your Life shortly before her death in 1986.
She appeared, as a subject, on the television programme This Is Your Life shortly before her death in 1986.
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January 16, 2026
This is a book I've had on my bookshelves for well over 20 odd years, so am working through them so I can recycle - I won't just recycle - I will read them 1st!
I have to say I find Lena Kennedy's books a little hard going at times, but this one was one of the better ones - it flowed better and you moved from disliking the main character to liking her by the end.
It didn't dwell on the hardships of the war; instead it just showed how it was from the main character's perspective which was much better.
I did enjoy reading it and as the book progressed I didn't want to put it down as I wanted to see what happened next.
A decent read and one now off to recycling or the charity shop for someone else to enjoy.
I have to say I find Lena Kennedy's books a little hard going at times, but this one was one of the better ones - it flowed better and you moved from disliking the main character to liking her by the end.
It didn't dwell on the hardships of the war; instead it just showed how it was from the main character's perspective which was much better.
I did enjoy reading it and as the book progressed I didn't want to put it down as I wanted to see what happened next.
A decent read and one now off to recycling or the charity shop for someone else to enjoy.
May 20, 2017
Nelly works it out.
This is one of those books that has you turning the page to see what happens next. I'm sure if you enjoy reading you will enjoy this book and find out how Nelly fairs.
This is one of those books that has you turning the page to see what happens next. I'm sure if you enjoy reading you will enjoy this book and find out how Nelly fairs.
April 30, 2020
One of my first reads as a teen growing up in Zimbabwe. I have ordered a copy to reread.
June 26, 2021
Faultless storytelling as ever. Just what is needed when reading feels a bit tricky. Always recommend this author.
January 10, 2022
Amazing writer
I absolutely love lena Kennedy I've been reading her books for over 20 years they're like watching your favourite film over and over
I absolutely love lena Kennedy I've been reading her books for over 20 years they're like watching your favourite film over and over
February 1, 2024
Read this many years ago, several times. The first Lena Kennedy book I read which started off a love of sagas/family life novels set during the second world war.
January 3, 2014
A lovely little book, I felt the story was rushed towards the end, still did not beat Maggie in my opinion.
July 20, 2016
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Hgraet story kept reading an guessing to the end lovely hesrt warming storey. A must read book. Plenty happened and not all good.
Hgraet story kept reading an guessing to the end lovely hesrt warming storey. A must read book. Plenty happened and not all good.
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