Putting on the Style
Putting on the Style by Freda Lightfoot, published by Canelo in September 2021, is a 400-page novel written in English. Set in the vibrant market of Champion Street in 1950s Manchester, the story unfolds against the backdrop of post-WWII life, where money remains tight and local gossip thrives. The narrative follows Dena, who enjoys her Saturday job at Belle Garside’s market café, becoming enamored with Belle’s two attractive yet dangerous sons. However, her life takes a dark turn when her younger brother is killed by a gang, leading Dena to confront a harrowing question about her feelings for her brother’s killer.
Readers will find a moving saga that explores themes of second chances and forbidden love, all set within the bustling atmosphere of a café. The story captures the essence of community life and personal struggles, highlighting the complexities of relationships in a challenging era. With its rich depiction of English literature and the emotional depth of its characters, this edition offers a compelling glimpse into a world filled with bargains, gossip, and the raw realities of life.
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Bargains galore and life in the raw Folk are just emerging from the shadow of WWII and money is still tight. So the vibrant market of Champion Street is a source of many a tempting bargain as well as all the local gossip. Dena loves her Saturday job at Belle Garside’s market caf, and her ready smile makes her a universal favourite. She is soon in thrall to Belle’s two good-looking and dangerous sons. But fate has other plans in store when her younger brother is killed by a gang of thugs. Only when it is far too late does Dena begin to ask herself one terrifying question: has she fallen in love with her brother’s killer? A moving saga of second chances and forbidden love set around a bustling caf in 1950s Manchester, perfect for fans of Kitty Neale and Ellie Dean. Praise for Putting on the Style ‘You can’t put a price on Freda Lightfoot’s stories from Manchester’s 1950s Champion Street Market. They bubble with enough life and colour to brighten up the dreariest day and they have characters you can easily take to your heart’ Northern Echo ‘A rattling good read to touch the heart of anyone who has loved someone they shouldn’t have’ Dorset Evening Echo ‘Deftly chronicled’ Telegraph & Argus ‘Freda Lightfoot’s talent for creating believable characters makes this a page-turning read’ Newcastle Evening Chronicle
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