Yes, Mama

This has been on my "to read" list long before I had a Kindle! I found an old notebook and this was included in my list. The reviews at the time were excellent, and this book definitely is! Loved the story, 19th century upstairs, downstairs storyline that completely turns itself around. The unloved,......more

This not being my usual genre of book, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I had me captivated from the first page. A wonderful story spanning three decades , from the late 1800's to the first world war. It takes the reader through life in the slums of Liverpool,the well to do c......more

Although the book was not one I would necessarily have chosen to read, I quite enjoyed it. It's strange reading of times where illegitimacy was regarded as a sin and the child treated with so much disrespect even by her mother.......more

Loved this book - it was a really good read. Back Cover Blurb: Alicia Woodman was born into a home that should have been filled with comfort and joy. Her mother, Elizabeth was bright and vivacious, Humphrey Woodman was a prosperous businessman. But Alicia was not Humphrey's child and he would have not......more