1844: when Josie returns to London after twelve years in America, she is overjoyed to discover her childhood sweetheart, Patrick, who she believed to be dead, is alive and well. But her happiness is short-lived - Patrick now belongs to another. Heartbroken, Josie tries to settle back into the East End. But life as she knew it has changed: her family's social standing has improved and resentment brews over her new-found status as a lady. Torn between two worlds, Josie is still drawn back to her old haunts - and to Patrick. When the couple are finally offered a glimmer of hope, their happiness is threatened by Ma Tugman and her criminal empire. But will Josie forsake everything for the man she loves...?
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'a real page-turner with larger-than-life characters and convincing period detail' (Emma Lee-Potter DAILY EXPRESS )
'well-written and atmospheric' (Wendy Holden DAILY MAIL )
'In the appalling Ma Tugman...Jean Fullerton has created an absolutely extraordinary character who dominates the entire book.' (VULPES LIBRES )
'If you like your romantic fiction light and fluffy, then A Glimpse at Happiness is probably not for you but if you enjoy a bit of meat on the bones of your romances, then it comes highly recommended.' (VULPES LIBRES )
'well-written and atmospheric' (Wendy Holden DAILY MAIL )
'In the appalling Ma Tugman...Jean Fullerton has created an absolutely extraordinary character who dominates the entire book.' (VULPES LIBRES )
'If you like your romantic fiction light and fluffy, then A Glimpse at Happiness is probably not for you but if you enjoy a bit of meat on the bones of your romances, then it comes highly recommended.' (VULPES LIBRES )
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Jean Fullerton is a native Londoner and was born in the East End within the sound of Bow Bells. She is a trained nurse and teaches healthcare and nursing. Jean's husband is a Church of England vicar, and his parish includes the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. She has three daughters.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Ms Fullerton has somehow managed to improve on her brilliant first book, No Cure For Love. In A Glimpse at Happiness Josie O'Casey is the heroine and she is every bit as enchanting as Ellen O'Casey. Patrick, her childhood sweetheart, reappears in her life and she realises she still loves him after all the years apart. However he is married and out of her reach.
Although she well remembers the poverty of her childhood she is now a lady and cannot defy convention. When she and Patrick think they have 'a glimpse at happiness' Ma Tugman intervenes and Josie has some impossible decisions to make.
Ma is a wonderful villain, and her with two sons to do her evil bidding she makes a formidable enemy.
I can highly recommend this riviting East End saga, it is action packed, steeped in authentic historical detail and has a rich cast of unforgettable characters. Ms Fullerton's second book is even better than her first. I can't wait for the next installment of this series.
Feenlla Miller
Although she well remembers the poverty of her childhood she is now a lady and cannot defy convention. When she and Patrick think they have 'a glimpse at happiness' Ma Tugman intervenes and Josie has some impossible decisions to make.
Ma is a wonderful villain, and her with two sons to do her evil bidding she makes a formidable enemy.
I can highly recommend this riviting East End saga, it is action packed, steeped in authentic historical detail and has a rich cast of unforgettable characters. Ms Fullerton's second book is even better than her first. I can't wait for the next installment of this series.
Feenlla Miller
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Val C
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Well, I started it on Friday night- read a couple of chapters. Picked it up again Saturday night and never put it down until I had finished! Yes, up all night and forgot breakfast. Now that's what I call a gripping good read. I had read her first book 'No Cure For Love' so saved this for a free weekend. Glad I did and can't wait for the next.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Fiona Holter
Format:Hardcover
Wow! I have read the first book and though that had humour, tension and romance but that was nothing compared to the second book. If you like all those things and more then this is the book for you!
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Have been lucky enough to have these books given to me as the person realised how much I loved Catherine Cookson and these books are written in the same way. Read more
Published 4 months ago by pat allen
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Super romantic saga steeped in historical detail
I'm not sure how Jean Fullerton has been able to improve on her first excellent book 'No Cure for Love', but with this wonderful sequel she has done just that. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Louise Critchley
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Brilliant Period Detail
Great story - couldn't put it down. The period detail and believable characters make Jean Fullerton's books a must buy. Wow.
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Wow, she's done it again. Another great novel rom Jean Fullerton. I was hooked from the first chapter. I couldn't put it down. Read more
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