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The Painted Lady

(1976)
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The moving story of Madeline Robinson as she discovers the joys and heartache of family loyalty, friendship and first love in the early years of the last century.

Young Madeline enjoys an idyllic childhood with her father in a small country town. Then a tragic accident changes her life forever.

Madeline leaves everything she knows behind and joins her mother's Italian family in London's busy and chaotic Soho. She is soon battling against her domineering grandmother and mother, and their plans for her future. Meanwhile, she discovers the charms of three very different men. But do any of them have more to offer her than heartache?

Can Madeline stand up to her family and gain her independence? And will one of the men in her life be able to offer her lasting happiness?

The touching tale of a young woman growing up in a rural English town and London's Soho in the early twentieth century. Another bittersweet story from the multi-million bestselling author of Three Sisters and Dinah's Husband.

Praise for Ursula Bloom:

‘Ursula Bloom writes in a delightful way, with a deep understanding of human nature and a quick eye for the humorous things in life.’ Cambridge Daily News

‘… with every book she adds something to her reputation.’ Daily Telegraph

Genre: Historical Romance

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