Book description
Ten-year-old Amy Farthing miraculously survives the sinking of the
Lusitania, but loses both her parents in the disaster. However, on her
arrival in England, her rich paternal grandfather, Godfrey Farthing,
disowns the little girl, for reasons he will not divulge. Although she
is confused and hurt by his behaviour, Amy is thankfully welcomed by her
maternal grandmother, Beth, and quickly exchanges her life of privilege
in New York for the hard realities of a mill town in Yorkshire. Despite
the differences, Amy starts to settle in, adjust to her new surroundings
and make friends, especially with local lad, Billy Eccles. However,
unbeknownst to Amy and Beth, Amy is the one true heir to the Farthing
fortune, and Godfrey is prepared to take whatever measures necessary to
ensure she never finds out . . . For 25 years Ken McCoy ran his own
engineering company. During this time he also worked as a free-lance
artist, greeting card designer and after-dinner entertainer. He has
appeared on TV, radio and as a comedian. He is married and has 5
children and 6 grand-children.
