The White Thread: A Novel (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Halifax

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331590433 ISBN 13: 9780331590432

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A sharp, streetwise portrait of a young woman returning to a troubled home and a world that won’t wait for answers.

In a crowded London tenement world, a spirited young woman named Tilly comes home to face a fractured family, a wary neighborhood, and questions she never expected. The scene opens with brisk, vivid detail as neighbors and kin swirl around a family in turmoil, revealing the grit, humor, and tenderness that keep people going in hard times. This edition follows her uneasy reentry, the small acts of help that ripple through the block, and the choices that will shape her future.

Through crowded rooms, narrow stairs, and the ever-present noise of city life, the story probes loyalty, hardship, and the quiet strength of those who keep going when the odds are stacked. With brisk dialogue, perceptive observations, and a keen sense of place, it invites readers to watch a community navigate come-what-may moments with dignity and resolve.

• Vivid scenes of urban life in a tight-knit neighborhood.
• Character-driven drama centered on family, duty, and resilience.
• A mix of humor, sorrow, and unexpected kindness in daily life.
• Clear, accessible prose that builds atmosphere and emotion.

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary fiction with a strong sense of setting and a focus on character and community.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331590433
• ISBN 13: 9780331590432
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384