Little Gold
Little Gold by Allie Rogers, published by Legend Press on May 2, 2017, is a poignant narrative set in Brighton during the summer of 1982. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Little Gold, a boyish girl navigating the complexities of her broken family and the chaos at home. Her only solace is a tree at the end of her garden, where she finds a connection with her elderly neighbor, Peggy Baxter. As their bond deepens, external threats emerge, challenging Little Gold to confront her reality and share her struggles.
Readers will encounter themes of family life, coming of age, and the LGBTQ+ experience as the narrative unfolds. The relationship between Little Gold and Peggy Baxter serves as a central focus, highlighting the importance of connection and understanding in times of turmoil. The book explores the challenges of adolescence and the impact of societal pressures, all while painting a vivid picture of life in 1980s Brighton. This edition offers a rich exploration of personal struggle and resilience, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of relationships and the journey toward self-acceptance.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 POLARI PRIZE
‘Life affirming and triumphant’Mark A. Radcliffe
‘Vivid and touching… this book left me haunted long after I put it down’Umi Sinha
The heat is oppressive and storms are brewing in Brighton in the summer of 1982. Little Gold, a boyish girl on the brink of adolescence, is struggling with the reality of her broken family and a home descending into chaos. Her only refuge is the tree at the end of her garden.
Into her fractured life steps elderly neighbour, Peggy Baxter. The connection between the two is instant, but just when it seems that Little Gold has found solace, outsiders appear who seek to take advantage of her frail family in the worst way possible. In an era when so much is hard to speak aloud, can Little Gold share enough of her life to avert disaster? And can Peggy Baxter, a woman running out of time and with her own secrets to bear, recognise the danger before it’s too late?
‘A tender, beautifully paced and deeply movingdebut… Little Gold herself is a wonderful centrepiece… and in Peggy Baxter, Rogers has offered up one of the most engaging heroinesI have read in a very long time. This is a book about individual struggle that manages to be both life affirming and triumphant.’Mark A. Radcliffe, author of Gabriel’s Angel
‘Such a wonderfully moving and atmosphericnovel, full of very real and very touching relationships. A brilliant portrayal of the pain and wonder of leaving behind childhood, beautifully evocative of a Brighton summer in the 1980s.’Catherine Hall, author of Days of Grace
‘Reminiscent of Scout Finch, Little Gold is a great addition to literature’s endearing child characters. Vivid, touching, sad and frightening, this book exposes the dark underbelly of 1980s Brighton and left me haunted long after I put it down.’Umi Sinha, author of Belonging
‘A grippingand yet tender novel, and the characters of Peggy Baxter and Little Gold are brilliantly handled. I was rooting for Little Gold from the start, and fascinated and moved by Peggy’s story. Brighton is so vividly depicted, too. It’s a great first novel.’Bethan Roberts, author of My Policeman
‘Opening Allie Rogers’ Little GoldI found myself engrossed in a vibrant, moving tale of one family’s struggle to get by. This is a book about survival, about the pluck and power of a singular child and the fundamental importance of friendship.’Alison Smith, author of Name All the Animals
‘Little Goldis a step back in time, into a rich world withcomplex characters on meaningful inner journeys that are quietly intriguing.’Hannah Hohman, ForeWord Reviews
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