Watch for the Talleyman
“Watch for the Talleyman” by Freda Lightfoot is a novel published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2004, featuring 440 pages in English. The story centers around Dolly Tomkins, who navigates the challenges of life in 1920s Salford, where survival often means making difficult choices. The narrative unfolds as Dolly encounters Niffy Jack, a talleyman with a heartless approach to wealth, who proposes a morally complex arrangement that tests her values and relationships.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as survival and romance within the backdrop of a gritty urban landscape. As Dolly confronts the temptations presented by Jack, she must also grapple with the implications of her decisions on her personal life and the love she holds dear. This edition offers a detailed look into the struggles of its characters, set against the historical context of the time, making it a significant addition to the genre of fiction and romance.
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Dolly Tomkins knows what it’s like to live hand to mouth. In the mean streets of 1920s Salford, the only one making a decent living is the talleyman–and Niffy Jack has a moneybag where his heart should be. When Jack offers to wipe the slate clean in return for Dolly’s favours, she can’t bring herself to do it, and instead takes him on at his own game–and in the process risks losing the love of her life.
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