{"product_id":"the-tailors-wife-paperback","title":"The Tailor's Wife - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexandra Connor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA young woman struggles against family loyalty and class prejudices in this engrossing saga - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe path to happiness is rarely easy . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the notorious back streets of 1930s Salford, Suzannah Clark is left to raise her two siblings after their mother walks out. Her father Jacob is a tailor, but his sight is failing and so - despite local outrage at her controversial career choice - Suzanna learns his trade to support the household. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Suzannah has caught the eye of the most eligible of bachelors, Edward Lyle. But Edward's father Noel, a wealthy businessman, is appalled that Edward has fallen for a girl from the slums. Noel is determined to end the relationship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Suzannah's brother is seduced by the rapacious Rina Taylor, scandal and tragedy follow. Now Noel has the ammunition he needs to prise his son away from Suzannah - or so he thinks. But Suzannah and Edward are less malleable than he imagines . . .\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe path to happiness is rarely easy . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the notorious back streets of 1930s Salford, Suzannah Clark is left to raise her two siblings after their mother walks out. Her father Jacob is a tailor, but his sight is failing and so - despite local outrage at her controversial career choice - Suzanna learns his trade to support the household. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Suzannah has caught the eye of the most eligible of bachelors, Edward Lyle. But Edward's father Noel, a wealthy businessman, is appalled that Edward has fallen for a girl from the slums. Noel is determined to end the relationship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Suzannah's brother is seduced by the rapacious Rina Taylor, scandal and tragedy follow. Now Noel has the ammunition he needs to prise his son away from Suzannah - or so he thinks. But Suzannah and Edward are less malleable than he imagines . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Alexandra Connor: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'The story holds you spellbound' \u003ci\u003eSunday Independent\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Good news for saga fans' \u003ci\u003eManchester Evening News\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Entertaining and pacy' \u003ci\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e www.headline.co.uk \u003cbr\u003e [pb packshots of THE WATCHMAN'S DAUGHTER and THE JEWELLER'S NIECE] \u003cbr\u003e ISBN 9781035441495 \u003cbr\u003e UK ?12.99 \u003cbr\u003e [Also available as an ebook logo] \u003cbr\u003e Cover credits...\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Lancashire and educated in Yorkshire, Alexandra Connor had a rich variety of careers before finding her forte as a novelist. As well as writing over twenty acclaimed sagas she has written thrillers and non-fiction art books; her books are published worldwide and have been translated into many languages. In 2017 she won the Rome Prize for Foreign Literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Alexandra is also a highly accomplished artist and art historian. She has been a presenter for the BBC and ITV, and her work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, amongst others. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.12 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46389549924487,"sku":"9781035441495","price":51.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/1TuN0kbQeZ9781035441495.webp?v=1793490674","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-tailors-wife-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}