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The Black Madonna of Derby (Paperback)

by Joanna Czechowska (Author)
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  • Paperback: 260 pages
  • Publisher: Silkmill Press (1 Jul 2008)
  • Language English, Polish
  • ISBN-10: 0955884004
  • ISBN-13: 978-0955884009
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,797 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'I quickly became immersed in this story of a Polish immigrant family. The daughter is especially intriguing...' --The Guardian, December 27, 2008

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'The characters are well drawn, in particular the grandmother.'

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5.0 out of 5 stars A rare find!, 13 Aug 2008
By Sylvia Worsnop (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautifully matter-of-fact story about a family of Polish descent living in England, a seemingly ordinary family with an extraordinary history. In a humorous, gentle and understated way it illustrates the subtle differences that family culture and traditions make. The author brings to life characters you can relate to and yet they are fascinating. The short chapters and the good pace keep you involved and wanting to know more. The truth unravels itself throughout the book and there are surprises! This is a story that would appeal to all readers. I recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful gem of a read!, 22 Feb 2009
By E. Charnley (Derby, UK) - See all my reviews
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The Black Madonna of Derby took me by surprise. Being set in Derby, I started to read a book about the town in which I live, but I could not put this novel down. I became so involved in the lives of these three generations of women with a Polish heritage/culture which - apart from the Polish element - so mirrored my own experiences of growing up in an ever-changing UK.
Written with a gentle humour, the characters spring to life. You can see them in your mind's eye struggling with their own problems.
I could relate their lives to those of my own maternal line, especially as it was set in the ever-changing 60's when young women felt more empowered than their mothers and grandmothers.
It could also be set in today's world, with other cultures being represented who are facing the same generation gap - between the *home country* and *birth country* causing friction within the home.
This is well worth a read, and the author could well turn her hand to a story about The Black Madonna itself, as I am sure she could weave any story around the history of this famous painting.
I await the next offering with anticipation and if that is also set in Derby, it would be a bonus!




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5.0 out of 5 stars I learnt a lot!, 18 Jan 2009
By D. Fairey (Kent, England) - See all my reviews
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This book kept me entertained and at the same time it educated me in Polish culture and I enjoyed the scene changes between England and Poland. Information vital for a full understanding was included in a subtle, unobtrusive way. By far it was the characters who stood out due to their sympathetic and humorous portrayal by the author. I would certainly read another novel by this author be it a sequel or a story on a different topic.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing family saga
I was quickly gripped by the cleverly interwoven stories of three generations of women in this novel about Polish immigrants to Britain. Read more
Published 2 months ago by H. Hardy

5.0 out of 5 stars This would make a great film
This is a lovely paced book that has everything. Gentle humour, pathos and tragedy all interwoven with an interesting storyline about a Polish immigrant family. Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. Ray

5.0 out of 5 stars Making you think
I think it must say something about this author's skill that although I didn't get 'into' the story straightaway, I was certainly glad when the writing itself kept me going. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. P. C. Alexander

4.0 out of 5 stars I liked this a lot...
I liked this a lot. Since I grew up in Derby and still live there, I saw a review in the local paper and decided to buy it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by B. M. Ray

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read book
I really enjoyed The Black Madonna of Derby and found myself drawn in from the first page. The central themes of family loyalties and traditions from a different time and place... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jacqueline Gallagher

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read
It's a beautifully written story. Historical and
geographical facts are skillfully woven into one family's story in a
way that engaged me and kept me reading till... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Joyce

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I read this book as it mentioned Derby, in the Midlands, and I was really pleased that I had. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. Lesley Goss

5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable!
Joanna Czechowska has managed to achieve a satisfying balance of page-turning plot with deftly drawn, utterly believable characters, written in a gentle, sometimes ironic style... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Scutts

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read !!!
The novel "The Black Madonna of Derby" is written with style. The story has pace and what is important is that the characters have soul, they come to life in the pages of the... Read more
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