Looking at the Moon
Looking at the Moon by Margaret Thornton is a First Edition published by Headline in 1999, featuring 310 pages in English. This novel explores the life of Abbie Winters, who struggles with a critical mother and an ineffectual father, leading to feelings of isolation and low self-worth. Her life takes a turn when she befriends the lively Doreen, who introduces her to the world of dancing at the Palace ballroom, where Abbie encounters Peter, a young airman.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family dynamics and personal growth against the backdrop of historical events. As Abbie navigates her complicated relationships, particularly with her mother Eva, she faces challenges that test her newfound happiness, especially when the government calls for girls to enlist during World War II. The story captures Abbie’s journey of self-discovery and love, set against the trials of war and familial conflict.
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Because of her critical, domineering mother and an ineffectual father, Abbie Winters lacks friends and self-worth. That is, until she meets the vivacious Doreen, who introduces her to dancing at the Palace ballroom, where Abbie meets Peter, a young airman. Eva Winters is determined to end Abbie’s friendship with ‘common’ Doreen. But although she unwittingly destroys Abbie’s friendship with Peter, she cannot keep Doreen away. When, in 1942, the government asks girls to enlist, Abbie seizes the opportunity to escape the oppression at home. Fate seems to be smiling on her when she meets Peter again, by chance, and they fall passionately in love. Can their happiness survive Eva’s violent disapproval – and the risks and horrors of war?
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