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The Lady on My Left

By: Catherine Cookson
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Corgi Books
ISBN: 0552145696
ISBN-13: 9780552145695
Released: 05 Nov 1998
RRP: £6.99
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A good read and page turner - By: , 14 Jun 2004
An unusual relationship between girl Alison Read & guardian Paul Almyer which turns into love, is set in the background of the antique world, around the time of the 50s or 60s although the book is not clear on this. One could tell it is pre 70s because pounds, shillings & pence are mentioned & that the period is post war.

Into their cosy set up, a woman from Paul's past threatens what they have setting off a chain of events.

Even though Alison sees the 'other side' of Paul who nearly knocks her around for 'spying' on him, she is still determined to marry him?

But Catherine Cookson was always a more a complex writer than a straightforward romantic writer. I've read her other books by her about heroines who still married the men they loved, even when they returned from the war disfigured or crippled which I find moving & she seems to point out that love conquers alll. But is she likewise protraying that love conquers alll when the heroine decides to make a go of it with a man who was nearly violent to her, even though there was no mention of an apology from the his side? - there is no guarantee that he may not be violent towards her in the future either. But then it was in the days when women were expected to put up with a lot from their men & still love them.

Apart from the relationship between Alison & Paul, the mystery keeps you in suspence until the end so in a way, this book is different from her other books.

A Good Read! - By: , 21 Mar 2000
I'm not a huge fan of Catherine Cookson's other novels but I enjoyed reading this book. In this book, Ms.Cookson will keep you turning the pages as well as touch your heart. Clearly Catherine Cookson has surpassed herself with this novel!