COOKSON , CATHERINE: - The Girl

Heinemann 1977 First H/Back pictorial boards VG 304pp 8 x 5 445g Ex-Libris ¶ A powerful and moving novel set in the Allendale region of Northumberland. She appeared in Ned Riley's stable yard like some wraith of the morning mist to seek Ned's help. Her name was Hannah Boyle, she was eight years old, and she had walked many miles from Newcastle with her mother, who was seriously ill. This is an ex library book and has all the usual stamps etc.