Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
480
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1993
Publisher
London : Headline
ISBN-10
0747241449
ISBN-13
9780747241447
Description
One World War. One unlikely friendship. One bitter rivalry.
The power of friendship, love and jealousy is vividly portrayed in Victor Pemberton's moving wartime saga Our Street . Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Harry Bowling.
1944, North London. Fifteen-year-old Frankie Lewis feels as if the war will go on forever. But one night in the blackout, his life takes an extraordinary turn. Whilst playing a vindictive prank on the German-Jewish widow who lives nearby, Frankie finds himself hauled across her doorstep into a world of books and culture.
Fascinated by Elsa's stories of life before the war and her late husband - a British officer - young Frankie becomes good friends with Elsa, helping her out in her shop and confiding his troubles to her - from his crush to his sister's unwanted pregnancy. So, when Elsa suddenly dies of a heart attack, Frankie is devastated. He is almost as shocked to discover that Elsa has left her shop to him - a legacy that her brother-in-law is determined to deny him...
What readers are saying about Our Street :
'Another very good story from Victor Pemberton, his books are so true to life '
' Keeps you wanting to read more and more '
' Well written and it takes you back to the time he's writing about, interesting characters and a good story too - a very enjoyable read '
The power of friendship, love and jealousy is vividly portrayed in Victor Pemberton's moving wartime saga Our Street . Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Harry Bowling.
1944, North London. Fifteen-year-old Frankie Lewis feels as if the war will go on forever. But one night in the blackout, his life takes an extraordinary turn. Whilst playing a vindictive prank on the German-Jewish widow who lives nearby, Frankie finds himself hauled across her doorstep into a world of books and culture.
Fascinated by Elsa's stories of life before the war and her late husband - a British officer - young Frankie becomes good friends with Elsa, helping her out in her shop and confiding his troubles to her - from his crush to his sister's unwanted pregnancy. So, when Elsa suddenly dies of a heart attack, Frankie is devastated. He is almost as shocked to discover that Elsa has left her shop to him - a legacy that her brother-in-law is determined to deny him...
What readers are saying about Our Street :
'Another very good story from Victor Pemberton, his books are so true to life '
' Keeps you wanting to read more and more '
' Well written and it takes you back to the time he's writing about, interesting characters and a good story too - a very enjoyable read '
Genres
Action & Adventure