{"title":"Glenda Young","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"glenda-young-collection-4-books-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Glenda Young Collection 4 Books Set, Belle of the Back Streets \u0026 More - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelle of the Back Streets\u003cbr\u003eThe Tuppenny Child\u003cbr\u003ePearl of Pit Lane\u003cbr\u003eThe Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789124123734\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEscape to the cobbled streets, pit villages and close-knit communities of North East England with this heartwarming four-book collection from bestselling saga author Glenda Young. Following strong, resilient women through hardship, love and family loyalty, these four standalone sagas capture the grit and warmth of working-class life in a bygone era. Perfect for fans of traditional family sagas, this brand-new paperback set makes a wonderful gift or a rewarding addition to any saga lover's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBelle of the Back Streets\u003c\/em\u003e, readers meet Meg Sutcliffe, a rag-and-bone trader in Ryhope who takes over her father's round after tragedy strikes, battling a ruthless rent collector to protect her family with only her horse and dog for company. \u003cem\u003eThe Tuppenny Child\u003c\/em\u003e follows seventeen-year-old Sadie Linthorpe as she arrives in the pit village searching for the baby girl who was cruelly taken from her at birth and sold on by her own mother. \u003cem\u003ePearl of Pit Lane\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Pearl Edwards, raised by her aunt Annie after her mother dies in childbirth, as Annie is forced to make desperate choices to keep a roof over their heads. Finally, \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon\u003c\/em\u003e follows Jess, a foundling raised in secrecy by housekeeper Ada Davidson within the grand household of the wealthy McNally family, and her journey to uncover the truth of her true identity. Each novel stands alone but shares Glenda Young's trademark setting of Ryhope and the surrounding coalfields, painting a vivid picture of community, hardship and hope across the generations. Together, the four books offer hours of immersive, emotionally rich storytelling for readers who love sagas rooted in real working-class history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour complete, brand-new paperback sagas in one great-value set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, memorable heroines facing real historical hardship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Catherine Cookson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid North East England setting rich in social history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for saga and family drama readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach novel can be read as a standalone story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlenda Young is a bestselling saga author who lives near Ryhope, the North East England mining village that inspires so much of her fiction. Her novels are known for their authentic sense of place, warm-hearted heroines and unflinching portrayal of working-class life in the region's pit communities. A lifelong fan of Coronation Street, Glenda has also written extensively about the soap. Her sagas have won a loyal readership for their emotional depth and historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour gripping, emotionally satisfying sagas in one set, filled with resilient women, close-knit communities and page-turning drama. A wonderful treat for saga lovers or a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys heartfelt historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN listed is for the UK paperback set as supplied.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenda Young","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42810737000685,"sku":"PLD11777","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/glenda-young-collection-4-books-set-paperback.jpg?v=1788418555"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/collections\/glenda-young.oembed","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}