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Solace of the Road by Siobhan Dowd April 30, 2009

Filed under: Recommended Reads — Sue@LRE @ 2:58 pm

Solace of the Road by Siobahn Dowd


Holly has been left by here mum in London and raised in care.  Shortly after reluctantly taking a placement in a foster home, she finds a beautiful, ash blonde wig and, wearing it, discovers her alter-ego Solace. Solace is older, glamorous and street-savvy.

One day Solace leaves her foster home and begins an epic road trip to Ireland to find her Mum, and maybe some truths about herself along the way. Beautifully written and achingly poignant, Siobhan Dowd’s characters will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page…


Alicia

 

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