Character-driven with a strong sense of place. Robyn is a surviver, she is adored by her beloved Nan, who has taken care of her since she was young. But once Nan dies, Robyn finds herself homeless, grieving for May, and yearning to find the father she has never met but she doesn't know where to begin her search. One night, when she is sleeping rough on a city centre bench, the unthinkable happens and in a heartbreaking scene, she is attacked. In this coming-of-age story, we see Robyn fighting for her life, fierce and resilient, a character who is intelligent and funny, despite the life she has been dealt. There are warm, caring characters in this book that you will adore. How does Robyn, homeless and on the streets, end up eating Sunday lunch in the Adelphi Hotel wearing a Dior gown?
Publisher: Summer Seat Press
ISBN: 9781399943802
I like this book very much.It’s authentic and interesting to read.You can put yourself in their shoes it’s entertaining.The dialogues are amusing at times. I can only recommend!
This book is what I call a slice of life. Its about Robyn Naylor who is 16, lives in Liverpool with her much loved Nan May. Her mother is feckless and has gone to live in Edinburgh with her latest boyfriend and left... More
Loved this story. Robyn is a character that will stay in my mind for a long time. Her resiliance throughout the novel is admirable. Although this book is set in the 1980's and evokes the era perfectly the... More
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