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Firebird
At a young age, Llinos Savage had to try to keep the family pottery business afloat. Her mother had died young; her father returned from the war badly wounded, and the powerful and rich owner of a rival pottery shop, Philip Morton Edwards, was unscrupulously plotting against her. To complicate matters, Philip's gentle and sympathetic son was her best friend. How Llinos copes with these obstacles unfolds into a compelling story of tragedy, riches, poverty and love. *Suggestive
- GenresFiction
448 pages, Hardcover
First published June 28, 1998
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About the author
Iris Gower
54 books23 followersIris Gower (b. 1935) was a Swansea-based novelist. Her historical romances are all set within Swansea and Gower in South Wales.
Iris (real name Iris Davies) was born in Mumbles and lived in Derwen Fawr, a part of Sketty, Swansea. She had four adult children, though her husband of 48 years, Tudor Davies, died on 15 April 2002 after suffering a major stroke. She later lived with a partner, Peter.
She was one of the top-selling authors in the country, and was awarded an MA in Creative Writing by Cardiff University, as well as an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Wales, Swansea. She wrote and published around 40 books including 26 novels.
Gower died at Singleton Hospital, Swansea on 20 July, 2010. She was 75 years old.
Iris (real name Iris Davies) was born in Mumbles and lived in Derwen Fawr, a part of Sketty, Swansea. She had four adult children, though her husband of 48 years, Tudor Davies, died on 15 April 2002 after suffering a major stroke. She later lived with a partner, Peter.
She was one of the top-selling authors in the country, and was awarded an MA in Creative Writing by Cardiff University, as well as an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Wales, Swansea. She wrote and published around 40 books including 26 novels.
Gower died at Singleton Hospital, Swansea on 20 July, 2010. She was 75 years old.
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January 22, 2021
Competition in Swansea's potteries
Avivid story that will keep you reading to the end. As usual Iris Gower brings her characters and their community alive. A story of the cruelties and prejudices that are often the prerogative of powerful men but also of kindness, compassion and loyalty. I heartily recommend this book.
Avivid story that will keep you reading to the end. As usual Iris Gower brings her characters and their community alive. A story of the cruelties and prejudices that are often the prerogative of powerful men but also of kindness, compassion and loyalty. I heartily recommend this book.
November 10, 2020
Great read need next book like niw
Brilliant book idea in a peaceful night to stay awake with long to know what happens to Bonnie and the potteries
Brilliant book idea in a peaceful night to stay awake with long to know what happens to Bonnie and the potteries
August 25, 2021
Firebird another winner
Fantastic series very well written and cleverly linked to the next book in series very much enjoying them all magical
Fantastic series very well written and cleverly linked to the next book in series very much enjoying them all magical
January 21, 2023
a great read
Holds you in thrall from start to finish couldn’t put the kindle down will definitely read more from this author
Holds you in thrall from start to finish couldn’t put the kindle down will definitely read more from this author
April 10, 2021
I enjoyed this book,an easy read and the first in a series. It tells of complicated relationships.
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