At the Toss of a Sixpence

by Lynda Page

At eleven years of age, Albertina Listerman loses her parents in a terrible accident. At twenty-one, she experiences further tragedy when her half-brother commits suicide, having squandered the family fortune. Robbed of her very last penny, Ally is thrust into a world of hardship for which she is ill-prepared. Her salvation comes in the form of Jack Fossett, a kind lad who takes pity on this beautiful, bedraggled girl, and welcomes Ally into his heart. But Jack's mother Flo is less convinced, and time must pass and secrets must be revealed before Ally and Flo see eye to eye - particularly when they discover that Ally is not as destitute as she thought...

Genres: Fiction

425 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 14, 1997

About the author

Author of 29 books, Lynda Page was born and brought up in Leicester. The eldest of four daughters, she left home at seventeen and has had a wide variety of office jobs. She began her prolific writing career with her first novel during her 45 minute lunch hours at work. The book took 18 months to complete and was snapped up by the leading UK publisher, Headline, and she has been under contract to them ever since. She lives in a village in Leicestershire and is a full time writer.

Reviews

[Janet Hargreaves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful love story very easy reading. Recommended for the romantic.

A heartwarming tale.
It took me away from all the worry and strife in my life.....
Hope you enjoy it too.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent read, couldn't put it down until I'd finished it!! Really lovely story with a happy ending :)

[Barb Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read

A very intriguing & surprising read with many twists. A excellent author whose further books I will be reading. Great

[miss c m kennedy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Really??

Crap ending can not believe this! Wonderful read but such an annoying ending. Stayed up to finish reading a book with no wnding

[Ann Cowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Couldn't put it down. Lovely story another great book by Lynda page. So enjoyable and heart warming loved every page ,

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous story, really enjoyed this one.

[Jacqueline Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read, charming story about a strong minded privilidged young lady called Albertina. Very informative.

[Iah · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's okay though it is a slow burn slow burn... They ended up together at the last page so kinda cool with me.

[Lucy Abbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read a while ago loved it

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bity longwinded but quite enjoyable.

[kate...l · Rating 5 out of 5]

Briiliant

Couldn't put this book down loved every bit of it .my heart was in my mouth at the end , will be reading more from Lynda page