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Shadows Of The Workhouse: The Drama Of Life In Postwar London (Call The Midwife),Used
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A fascinating slice of East End life, from the No.1 bestsellilng author of CALL THE MIDWIFE, soon to be a major BBC TV series.In this follow up to CALL THE MIDWIFE, Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1950s tells more stories about the people she encountered.There's Jane, who cleaned and generally helped out at Nonnatus House she was taken to the workhouse as a baby and was allegedly the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat. Peggy and Frank's parents both died within 6 months of each other and the children were left destitute. At the time, there was no other option for them but the workhouse.The Reverend ThorntonApplebyThorton, a missionary in Africa, visits the Nonnatus nuns and Sister Julienne acts as matchmaker. And Sister Monica Joan, the eccentric ninetyyearold nun, is accused of shoplifting some small items from the local market. She is let off with a warning, but then Jennifer finds stolen jewels from Hatton Garden in the nun's room. These stories give a fascinating insight into the resilience and spirit that enabled ordinary people to overcome their difficulties.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Shadows Of The Workhouse'? A: 'Shadows Of The Workhouse' explores the lives of individuals in postwar London, focusing on their resilience and struggles within the societal challenges of the time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jennifer Worth, known for her bestseller 'Call The Midwife'.
- Q: What type of stories does the book contain? A: The book contains personal anecdotes and narratives from the author's experiences as a midwife in East London during the 1950s.
- Q: Is this book a standalone or part of a series? A: 'Shadows Of The Workhouse' is a follow-up to 'Call The Midwife', making it part of a series that explores similar themes.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: 'Shadows Of The Workhouse' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: When was 'Shadows Of The Workhouse' published? A: The book was published on January 22, 2009.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Shadows Of The Workhouse' is categorized under 'Women'.
- Q: Is there a television adaptation of this book? A: Yes, 'Shadows Of The Workhouse' is soon to be adapted into a major BBC TV series.