Belle of Belfast
Foster, Anne-Marie201502UU
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Based on a true story, written in Belfast dialect, and set in the Catholic district of the Falls Road post World War II, this narrative tells the story of the feisty and fearless Isabelle McKitterick and champion Irish dancer Jack Kennedy. The two meet and fall head over heels for each other. Based on a true story, the names of people and some events have been changed to protect individuals, but all historical events listed are factual. The story is written in Belfast dialect and set in the Catholic district of the Falls Road post World War II and tells how the stunningly attractive, feisty and fearless Isabelle McKitterick, meets champion Irish dancer Jack Kennedy. The attraction is instant and electric and they fall head over heels for each other. They are the vogue couple that turn heads everywhere they go and soon decide to spend the rest of their lives together despite objections from Isabelle's mother. However, their planned engagement is abruptly and unexpectedly stopped in its tracks and Jack leaves for Canada with the argument between them unresolved.
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Imprint:
Frenchs Forest, NSW : 2015.
Collation:
256 p. ; 21x15x0 cm.
Biography/History:
Anne-Marie was born into a Catholic family in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the second of six children. Life focused around going to mass and Irish dancing, but changed dramatically when she turned 15 and her family moved to England to escape the troubles in Northern Ireland. This is Anne-Marie's first book, and a remarkable love story spanning 50 years.
ISBN:
9781742576190 (pbk)1742576192 (pbk)
Dewey class:
AF
Language:
English
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BRN:
4139647
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