Threads of Steel - Aston, Hettie
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Threads of Steel is the tale of Bettina Dawson, a young girl who, having just attended her mother's funeral, is at the mercy of her work-shy, drunken, shiftless stepfather and his cruel, mean-spirited mother. In 1931 Great Britain was still suffering the impact of the Great Depression and it was a difficult time for a fifteen- year-old girl and her three younger siblings to be bereft and alone. Bettina finds help from her aunt and uncle who are a kind, well respected couple who have no children of their own. This engaging story takes the reader into the northern countryside, to an iron and…mehr

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Threads of Steel is the tale of Bettina Dawson, a young girl who, having just attended her mother's funeral, is at the mercy of her work-shy, drunken, shiftless stepfather and his cruel, mean-spirited mother. In 1931 Great Britain was still suffering the impact of the Great Depression and it was a difficult time for a fifteen- year-old girl and her three younger siblings to be bereft and alone. Bettina finds help from her aunt and uncle who are a kind, well respected couple who have no children of their own. This engaging story takes the reader into the northern countryside, to an iron and steel town and to quilting with the Durham miners' wives. It is rich in detail, reflecting the changes in society over the decades with the tremendous growth of technology and health care. Warning: Sexual Content
Autorenporträt
Now enjoying retirement, Hettie lives in the North East of England with her cat. Much of her time is devoted to her related passions of sewing, quilting and social history. In her working years she developed an interest in the barriers women faced in all aspects of life, particularly related to health, family and work. Hettie has been heartened to witness, in recent decades, the widening opportunities for women, although life/work balance continues to be tricky for most. In her own career she has helped to support families as a nurse, midwife and health visitor. Hettie's other books, Little Bronze Girl and Circlet of Gold are the second and third books of the trilogy. The importance of female friendships and good humour are illustrated throughout her stories. Finally, Hettie has appreciated the many kind comments from the readers of her books and hopes that Threads of Steel brings pleasure and enjoyment to all who read it.