The Miners Lass, Glenda Young
The Miners Lass, Glenda Young
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The Miner's Lass
A compelling saga of love, sacrifice and powerful family bonds

Author: Glenda Young

Narrator: Janine Birkett

Unabridged: 10 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Headline

Published: 05/13/2021


Synopsis

'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly

From the author of Pearl of Pit Lane, a dramatically powerful and romantic saga of tragedy and triumph.

If you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE Glenda Young!

What readers are saying about Glenda's heartwrenching sagas:

'Better than a Catherine Cookson' 5* reader review

'Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance' 5* reader review

'Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives' 5* reader review

'You're a Dinsdale lass, Ruby. Nothing and no one keeps us lot down.'

A life of poverty in a cramped pit cottage is all that seventeen-year-old Ruby Dinsdale has known. Even with her father and younger brother working at the coal mine, money is tight. Her mother Mary is skilled at stretching what little they have, but the small contribution Ruby makes from her job at the local pub makes all the difference. So when Ruby is sacked, and Mary becomes pregnant again, the family's challenges are greater than ever.

When charming miner Gordon begins to court Ruby it seems as though happiness is on the horizon, until she uncovers a deeper betrayal than she could ever have imagined.

But although the Dinsdales are materially poor, they are rich in love, friendship and determination - all qualities that they will draw on to get them through whatever lies ahead.

Praise for Glenda Young:

'I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters' Rosie Goodwin

'Will resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story' Nancy Revell

'All the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut' Emma Hornby

'Glenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish' Jenny Holmes

'I found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read' Margaret Kaine

Look out for Glenda's other compelling sagas, Belle of the Back Streets, The Tuppenny Child, Pearl of Pit Lane, The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon and The Paper Mill Girl.

(P)2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

About Glenda Young

Glenda Young credits her local library in the village of Ryhope, where she grew up, for giving her a love of books. She still lives close by in Sunderland and often gets her ideas for her stories on long bike rides along the coast. A life-long fan of Coronation Street, she runs two hugely popular fan websites.For updates on what Glenda is working on, visit her website glendayoungbooks.com and to find out more find her on Facebook/GlendaYoungAuthor and X @flaming_nora.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on October 16, 2021

A life of poverty in a cramped pit cottage is all that seventeen year old Ruby Dinsdale has known. Even with her father and younger brother working at the coalmine, money is tight. Her mother Mary is skilled at stretching out what little they have, but the small contribution Ruby makes from her job......more

Goodreads review by Glenda on March 13, 2021

In the interests of transparency, I am the author of this book. I'm writing this review to counteract the negative, destructive, two star rating left here by another reviewer which Goodreads refuses to remove. This book is not yet available, no-one has read it yet, so how anyone can leave a negative......more

Goodreads review by Booklover BEV on May 08, 2021

Heart touching, this will capture all the reader's buttons from start to finish. It's the year 1919 in Tunstall Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, County Durham. The Dindales Mam Mary Dad Arthur a pitman, daughter Ruby, son Michael at the pit stop, Ruby needs a job the family are just about getting by on th......more

Goodreads review by Susan on May 16, 2021

I enjoy Glenda’s writing style - this is an interesting story based in Ryhope near where I live. I find the historical research excellent and demonstrates the life of hardship in the time. More please !!!......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on September 03, 2021

This book is enjoyable because it is so descriptive that you can picture the places and people in your mind. I am not familiar with the area but didn’t detract from the book. Absolutely loved it and don’t hesitate to recommend it. My favourite character was Stan, who just flourishes in the story.......more


Quotes

In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice My Weekly

I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters

Will resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story

All the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut

Glenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish

I found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read