Dwelling Place [Large Print]

By Catherine Cookson

Book Overview

County Durham, 1830s

When fifteen-year-old Cissie Brodie loses her parents to cholera, she is forced out of the family cottage and left to raise her nine brothers and sisters by herself. Although desperately poor, strong-willed Cissie determines to build a new home for them all, their own little shelter to keep them from the workhouse.

They have friends, but charity cannot always spare them the harsh reality of their struggle and when Cissie attracts the unwanted attentions of a local landowner, her world seems close to collapse.

Can love, when it arrives, teach her not to fear the world beyond the dwelling place?

Catherine Cookson was the original and bestselling saga writer, selling over 100 million copies of her novels. If you like Dilly Court, Katie Flynn or Donna Douglas, you'll love Catherine Cookson.

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0708907830
• ISBN13: 9780708907832
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print Books
• Length: 525 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Sparked my interest in historical novels

I, too, read this as a young teenager in a Reader's Digest Condensed version. It was compelling and breath-taking. I have since read dozens of other Catherine Cookson novels, but this one is by far the best one ever. It is the standard by which I judge all other historical novels I have read since.

Wonderful Story

As a huge fan of Catherine Cookson, I'd have to say The Dwelling Place is the best I have read so far...and I've read many of her books! Don't miss this story of a young girl's struggle to ovecome the odds at keeping her family together. Her selfless strength of character and integrity throughout this story, as well as the satisfying endings to this and all of her stories, are what make Catherine Cookson's books so wonderful and keep the reader coming back for more! Read The Dwelling Place ~ you won't be disappointed!

My all time favorite

I have read this book for many years. I bring it out once a year to enjoy it. The courage that Cissy had was so unbelievable. I felt like I was right there in the cave.Catherine Cookson 's books make you feel that you are living a part of history Bravo Catherine Cookson.!

An outstanding read!

Catherine Cookson has written a beautifully complex and compelling story about the human spirit. Set in the early to mid-1800s the characters draw the reader into their various lifestyles ranging from aristocratic splendor to the depths of poverty. Catherine Cookson provides the reader with vivid images of a family struggling to survive and maintain their dignity as much of the world turns to them a blind eye.A must read for those interested in 19th century England as well as anyone looking to be absorbed into a fascinating story of triumph.

endurance and survival

this book has been a favorite of my for years.Any one who reads this book will be amazed at the human spirit of this child to preserve her family against the odds of society.