No Wings To Fly, Jess Foley
No Wings To Fly, Jess Foley
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No Wings To Fly
a powerful saga of passion and pain set in the heart of rural England

Author: Jess Foley

Narrator: Patricia Gillmore

Unabridged: 21 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/23/2010


Synopsis

If you like Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Katie Flynn, then you will love this breath-taking saga of one of love, passion, betrayal, tragedy and longing by much loved author Jess Foley. This unmissable and unputdownable saga is one you will never forget...

'Compulsive and well-paced' -- Wiltshire Times
'A gripping saga... What makes this particular novel such compelling reading is its expertly researched background... The author writes with exuberance and style, and the central characters are totally convincing.' -- Northampton Chronicle & Echo
'A stunning read' -- ***** Reader review
'Excellent read - I couldn't put in down' -- ***** Reader review
'This book is really good: it's sad, exciting, tragic - you have it all in this book' -- ***** Reader review

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ONE WOMAN'S STRUGGLE FOR HAPPINESS

Having spent her childhood with a cold, unfeeling stepmother, Lily Clair's life is changed for ever when she is sent as general maid to old friends of her family. When Joel - handsome son of a wealthy entrepreneur - enters her life, their meeting is for Lily, young and vulnerable, a revelation.

Riding high on the crest of her new-found happiness she is in no way prepared for the violent attack that comes in the night, or for its devastating, life-changing consequences. But she must live with the consequences as, with a shattered heart, she deals with one hand of fate after another.

In her search for happiness, Lily is a woman who will capture your heart and stay with you forever...

Reviews

Goodreads review by Janice on December 05, 2013

This was a difficult book to rate as the story was very sad and tragic, but I think the reason it had such impact was that it is very well written. With a lesser writer, the storyline could lead to the book being abandoned, but I was gripped to the very end. The characters were believable and the wa......more

Goodreads review by Cheri on May 27, 2018

Well written book, which is why i give 4 stars. Totally captivating throughout. But as others have shared, the most unexpected and depressing ending. I guess everyone expects a happy uplifting end. But when you think there could be a glimmer of hope you find out no, theres not. I still enjoyed the e......more

Goodreads review by Debra on August 07, 2024

Tragic! Oh my goodness! This book was just filled with tragedy after tragedy. The book was very well written and I couldn’t stop reading and hoping that the main character Lily would find some kind of happiness. “Terms of Endearment” depressing.......more

Goodreads review by Mrs Maureen Hayes on July 15, 2023

A gripping story which I found addictive and very emotional at times. Thoroughly recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Kokila on May 19, 2021

Tragic Most depressing ever. Couldn't wait for it to end. Didn't expect but felt a bit low and sad after reading.......more


Quotes

A compulsive and well-paced story Wiltshire Times

A really great tale of triumphs and trials that you won't be able to put down Best

Really good read, very sad at times but this is a story that lingers with you even after the final words Whitehaven News

A touching tale to open any heart Northern Echo