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Promises to Keep
Alexandra Raife
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Description for Promises to Keep
Paperback. An absorbing story of family life in its infinite variety, exploring the complex bonds between parent and child. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 111 x 22. Weight in Grams: 187.
Miranda and Ian marry in haste - when she falls pregnant - and repent at leisure: what was a joyful student romance turns into an embittered marriage, which Ian abandons after two years. Left in Edinburgh to bring up her daughter, Alexy, alone, Miranda has to face the fact that while she loves her daughter, she often doesn't like her very much. When Alexy's grandfather offers them the chance to move to Kilgarth, Miranda feels that a new start might be best for everyone. She's right - and eventually a new start also means the return of ... Read more
Miranda and Ian marry in haste - when she falls pregnant - and repent at leisure: what was a joyful student romance turns into an embittered marriage, which Ian abandons after two years. Left in Edinburgh to bring up her daughter, Alexy, alone, Miranda has to face the fact that while she loves her daughter, she often doesn't like her very much. When Alexy's grandfather offers them the chance to move to Kilgarth, Miranda feels that a new start might be best for everyone. She's right - and eventually a new start also means the return of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340826270
SKU
V9780340826270
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Ref
99-10
About Alexandra Raife
Alexandra Raife lived abroad in many countries and worked at a variety of jobs, including a six-year commission in the RAF and many years co-running a Highland hotel. Alexandra Raife died on 19th January 2021.
Reviews for Promises to Keep
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Praise for AMONG FRIENDS: 'Its . . . celebration of the joys of home, hearth and family is . . . ... Read more
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Praise for THE WAY HOME: 'Absorbing'
Woman's Own
Praise for AMONG FRIENDS: 'Its . . . celebration of the joys of home, hearth and family is . . . ... Read more