Betrayal : from the Ladies of Llangollen to Pontcysyllte
Purkis, Christine2023
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Penniless Peggin is taken in and given work as a maid by the renowned Ladies of Llangollen, a real-life lesbian couple moving in the literary circles of Byron and Wordsworth. But she is a difficult character and struggles to repay their kindness. Peggin's brother Joe is driven and hard-working, giving all his energies to the building of Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Acqueduct, but is tormented by a promise he has failed to keep. Betrayal comes in many forms in this moving tale of the trials of one family over 25 years.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsbottom Library | Adult Fiction Paperback | F | Available |
Main title:
Betrayal : from the Ladies of Llangollen to Pontcysyllte / Christine Purkis.
Author:
Purkis, Christine, author
Imprint:
Talybont : Y Lolfa, 2023.
Collation:
1 volume ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781800993198 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92F
Language:
English
BRN:
3469532