- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Pan (2 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330420127
- ISBN-13: 978-0330420129
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 274,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Another outstanding regional historical saga from the Queen of Lincolnshire-based fiction
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A young girl stands alone in the cobbled market place of a small Lincolnshire town, bedraggled, soaked through and very afraid. Who is she? Where has she come from and from whom is she running away? No one knows or cares. Only kindly farmer, Eddie Appleyard, recognises something in the girl that touches his heart. In a drunken haze and scarcely realising what he is doing, Eddie takes her home even though his wife is a tyrant, who will believe the worst. 'Is this your fancy piece?' Bertha accuses and turns Anna out into the cold, wet night. Eddie hides the girl in the hayloft and, later, in a tumbledown shepherd's cottage that becomes her new home. Anna's arrival will change their lives; Eddie's, Bertha's and even that of their young son, Tony, torn between his warring parents and the mysterious stranger. It will take years for the secrets of Anna's former life to be revealed, but Bertha bides her time and awaits her moment, little realising the tragedy her vengeance will unleash.
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Format:Paperback
A beautiful evocation of the Lincolnshire landscape as can only be described by a true native; Dickinson richly intertwines the violence of the natural elements with the redeeming and calming nature of the countryside.
Born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Dickinson returns to the Lincolnshire landscape and the people in 'Red Sky in the Morning'.
A story of a young girl found standing alone in the cobbled marketplace of a small Lincolnshire town, helpless and fearful; the novel is a true coming of age story in a time of war and uncertainty. Dickinson richly intertwines the narratives of her three young protagonists, each coming into their own in different ages whilst depicting the kindliness of the warm-hearted farmer who will rescue Anna and who stands in stark contrast to his spiteful and vengeful wife.
Anna's arrival eventually changes all their lives; Eddie's, Bertha's and that of their young son Tony who becomes torn between his warring parents and the `violet eyed' stranger his father brings home.
Dickinson's novel encompasses both war time and post war themes whilst depicting the rural landscape far removed from battlefields and bombed cities.
What I found particularly interesting about 'Red Sky in the Morning' is Dickenson's portrayal of the violent sexuality of her main protagonist, Anna, which is skilfully juxtaposed with the gentle and innocent romantic awakening of her other characters.
Skilfully depicting the inner most fears, desires and motivations of her characters, Dickinson portrays the varying shades of humanity with at times, devastating consequences.
This is my first Dickinson novel, but won't be my last. A truly amazing read! Trust me; you won't be able to put it down!
Born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Dickinson returns to the Lincolnshire landscape and the people in 'Red Sky in the Morning'.
A story of a young girl found standing alone in the cobbled marketplace of a small Lincolnshire town, helpless and fearful; the novel is a true coming of age story in a time of war and uncertainty. Dickinson richly intertwines the narratives of her three young protagonists, each coming into their own in different ages whilst depicting the kindliness of the warm-hearted farmer who will rescue Anna and who stands in stark contrast to his spiteful and vengeful wife.
Anna's arrival eventually changes all their lives; Eddie's, Bertha's and that of their young son Tony who becomes torn between his warring parents and the `violet eyed' stranger his father brings home.
Dickinson's novel encompasses both war time and post war themes whilst depicting the rural landscape far removed from battlefields and bombed cities.
What I found particularly interesting about 'Red Sky in the Morning' is Dickenson's portrayal of the violent sexuality of her main protagonist, Anna, which is skilfully juxtaposed with the gentle and innocent romantic awakening of her other characters.
Skilfully depicting the inner most fears, desires and motivations of her characters, Dickinson portrays the varying shades of humanity with at times, devastating consequences.
This is my first Dickinson novel, but won't be my last. A truly amazing read! Trust me; you won't be able to put it down!
Format:Kindle Edition
I have read almost all of the Margaret Dickinson books and have really enjoyed them, but I must admit with this one I got rather bored, even after reading 250 pages nothing had happened, there is only so many times you can be told 'I am leaving' then it gets so that you are getting fed up of reading and hearing it again.
Personally I would give this one a miss
Personally I would give this one a miss
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Story about a girl with secret who ran away-terrible thing-but finds solice in a farmer
24 May 2011
Format:Paperback
this is a story of a 16 yr old who runs away from something horrible. the book centers on her adapting to the new place she lives=a sheep farm with a couple-the man takes to her, the wife is jealous and he secludes her in an old cottage on the land. this is her story of how she survives moving around without the wife knowing and mind you no hanky panky. THe farmer is just a nice guy who felt bad for her bad luck and took her in. the son takes to her as well. this spans a good 20 yrs. VERY well written. Drew me in from the start. I live in USA and hardly ever read foreign published books but now I am hooked. I love farm stories and simple life stories. I long for that myself. You wont be disappointed in this. your teenager could read this for a bookreport-no hanky panky inside but is factual about life and a good deal of info about how to raise sheep. Very well written. read it in 2 days.
Oh and the title has something to do with the farming..you will find out.
Oh and the title has something to do with the farming..you will find out.
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