Judy Hamilton was born in the Cardiff docklands. Homeless after the death of her grandmother, she finds friendship, work and lodgings with Edyth Slater, above her bakery in Cardiff's colourful Tiger Bay. While attempting to make her way in a vibrant and complex society, Judy dreams of one day becoming a successful singer and actress. Restless and anxious to make his fortune, David Ellis leaves his brothers and sisters behind him on their isolated Breconshire farm. He is ready to embark on a new, more exciting life and is willing to do whatever it takes to find success. The enterprising natives of Tiger Bay manage to make a living from those rich enough to remain unscathed by the depression of the 1930s. Flouting the law, they open illegal casinos and nightclubs to cater for those who can still afford a good time. None are more ruthless than Aled James. With Aled's help, Judy finally breaks into the glittering paste and cardboard world of the city's nightclubs and theatres, but Aled demands a high price for his assistance. David and Judy soon discover that even with a pocketful of money, the life they'd dreamed about may come at too high a price...
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Hardback Editions
September 2007 : Hardback
| Title: Tiger Ragtime Author(s): Catrin Collier ISBN: 0-7505-2781-1 / 978-0-7505-2781-1 (UK edition) Publisher: Magna Large Print Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 2006 : Hardback
| Title: Tiger Ragtime Author(s): Catrin Collier ISBN: 0-7528-6704-0 / 978-0-7528-6704-5 (UK edition) Publisher: Orion Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
March 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Tiger Ragtime Author(s): Catrin Collier ISBN: 0-7528-9415-3 / 978-0-7528-9415-7 (UK edition) Publisher: Orion Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
November 2006 : Unknown
| Title: Tiger Ragtime Author(s): Catrin Collier ISBN: 0-7528-6705-9 / 978-0-7528-6705-2 (UK edition) Publisher: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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