Book description
With the face of an angel and a sunny nature, Lucy Mellor is a daughter
any parent would be proud of. But  Lucy only knows cruelty from the
woman who brought her into the world. Her father, Bob, is the one
shining light in her life. He tries to protect her, but he is no match
for the devious wife who gives him no peace of mind and has no love for
his daughter. The walls of the house are thin and Ruby Mellor's angry
attacks on Lucy can be heard by their neighbours. One day, Irene Pollard
decides she must do something, and she takes the girl under her wing.
And two doors up, Mrs Aggie and her seafaring son, Titch, enrich Lucy's
life with their sense of fun. But Lucy she still craves a mother's
love... Joan Jonker was born and bred in Liverpool. She led a rich and
varied life and was devoted to her family. Before writing novels, she
worked tirelessly for the charity-run organisation Victims of Violence
which she founded in 1976. Sadly, Joan died in 2006, but she is
remembered fondly by her family and friends and her multitude of fans.
