Dwelling Place
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Book Overview
County Durham, 1830s When fifteen-year-old Cissie Brodie loses her parents to cholera, she is forced out of the family cottage and left to raise her nine brothers and sisters by herself. Although... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:055214066X
ISBN13:9780552140669
Release Date:January 1994
Publisher:Corgi Books
Length:416 Pages
Weight:0.51 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 4.1" x 7.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Sparked my interest in historical novels
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I, too, read this as a young teenager in a Reader's Digest Condensed version. It was compelling and breath-taking. I have since read dozens of other Catherine Cookson novels, but this one is by far the best one ever. It is the standard by which I judge all other historical novels I have read since.
Wonderful Story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As a huge fan of Catherine Cookson, I'd have to say The Dwelling Place is the best I have read so far...and I've read many of her books! Don't miss this story of a young girl's struggle to ovecome the odds at keeping her family together. Her selfless strength of character and integrity throughout this story, as well as the satisfying endings to this and all of her stories, are what make Catherine Cookson's books so wonderful and keep the reader coming back for more! Read The Dwelling Place ~ you won't be disappointed!
My all time favorite
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I have read this book for many years. I bring it out once a year to enjoy it. The courage that Cissy had was so unbelievable. I felt like I was right there in the cave.Catherine Cookson 's books make you feel that you are living a part of history Bravo Catherine Cookson.!
An outstanding read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Catherine Cookson has written a beautifully complex and compelling story about the human spirit. Set in the early to mid-1800s the characters draw the reader into their various lifestyles ranging from aristocratic splendor to the depths of poverty. Catherine Cookson provides the reader with vivid images of a family struggling to survive and maintain their dignity as much of the world turns to them a blind eye.A must read for those interested in 19th century England as well as anyone looking to be absorbed into a fascinating story of triumph.
endurance and survival
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
this book has been a favorite of my for years.Any one who reads this book will be amazed at the human spirit of this child to preserve her family against the odds of society.
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