From the author of Nightingale Point, longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, comes a new thought-provoking and timely novel.
‘A sharp, funny, wonderful writer' Diana Evans, Ordinary People
‘These Streets turns a spotlight on the strength and resilience required to overcome physical and emotional adversity that never should have been yours in the first place. Important and remarkable' Bonnie Garmus, Lessons in Chemistry
‘A brilliant book written with warmth and sensitivity that I recommend most highly. I loved it unreservedly' My Weekly
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Amidst the hustle and bustle of life in east London, these people are trying to hold onto hope in an ever-changing world . . .
Jess is a single mother to two teenagers, and she puts all her energy into keeping them safe and happy. When her landlord wants to sell her home, it's a setback she wasn't prepared for, but Jess never lets circumstances dent her optimism.
Hazel is an Oxbridge-bound star student, ready to fly the nest, but she's tired of her mother treating her like a child. It's no wonder she can't tell Jess the truth about what she's been up to lately . . .
Ben has recently moved back to east London with just his faithful dog Harold for company. When he meets Jess, he realises they've crossed paths before, and now he must keep this connection hidden from the woman he's starting to fall for.
As the world continues to turn, these ordinary people must find a way to keep going. And soon they will realise that, even with everything around them changing, the whisper of hope remains.
Set in east London, These Streets is a powerful and essential story about family, community and living in Britain today, told with compassion and heart.
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Readers are giving These Streets five stars!
‘Powerful and rewarding . . . Goldie tells a very good story with real care and craft. There will be much praise for this book, and deservedly so' Reader review,
‘A beautiful book about a normal family – I absolutely loved it!' Reader review,
