THE WHITE BIRD PASSES

jessie-kesson
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Set in the backstreets of Elgin in the 1920's, this is the story of a young girl growing up in 'the Lane.' Poor, crowded and dirty - but full of life and excitement - the Lane is the only home Janie MacVean has ever known. It is a place where, despite everything, Janie is happy. But when the Cruelty Man arrives, bringing with him the threat of the dreaded 'home' - the orphanage that is every child's nightmare - Janie's contented childhood seems to be at an end.
Genres: FictionScotlandHistorical FictionClassicsBook ClubLiterary Fiction
192 Pages

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