- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: S A Greenland (1 Dec 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0955051215
- ISBN-13: 978-0955051210
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,207,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Candy Hargreaves has grown up in Palestine but, abandoned by her frightful parents, she makes her way to England where she lives during and after WW2, collecting a variety of husbands and children. The book revolves around the stories of these children, who all meet up for the first time for her funeral in a stately home in Yorkshire.
About the Author
Sylvia Murphy was born in Palestine and brought up in war-torn England. Her family saw first-hand many of the events on which this story is based. Her earlier novels (The Complete Knowledge of Sally Fry and The Life and Times of Barly Beach) were wry comedies based on family life but here she draws on a darker side of family relationships.
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This review is from: Candy's Children (Paperback)
What a wonderful book!! I was given it for Christmas and just couldn't put it down. A fascinating and intriguing story so intricately interwoven . . . and I want more! I found the story line gripping, moving and humorous. Candy's Children also fascinated me as I was introduced to aspects of Palestine about which I had previously known nothing. I enjoyed all the characters and would love to know even more about each of their stories ... each character could have a story of their own and I hope she'll write is for us!! . . . and I am REALLY pleased it ended as it did.
Having learnt a little about the author I now admire the book even more!
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Not To Be Missed,
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This review is from: Candy's Children (Paperback)
Candy's Children is such an enthralling story, and superbly paced with memorable characters, an immensely enjoyable book to read. The visual impact of Sylvia Murphy's excellent writing could make this book an exciting TV mini series. Drama, mystery, pathos, rags to riches, it's all there. Congratulations to the author.
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