The dwelling place
Catherine Cookson
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The dwelling place
Published
1971
Publisher
Macdonald
Pages
380
Description
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 siblings alone. Although desperately poor, the strong-willed Cissie determines to build a new home for the Brodies. It is only a rough stone shelter, but to Cissie and her family it is enough to keep them from the workhouse. They have friends, but charity cannot always spare them the harsh reality of their struggle and the bitterness of those who wish them harm. But can love, when it arrives, teach Cissie not to fear the world beyond the dwelling place? Set in the 1830's, The Dwelling Place is the powerful tale of a tenacious family's battle to overcome the odds.
Subjects
The Demon Lover (Chivers Sound Library)
Once and Always
Saving Grace
The Rebel Bride
When He Was Wicked
Love's Choices (Worldwide Library, Signature ed., No. 1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The dwelling place?
This edition of The dwelling place has approximately 380 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The dwelling place?
For most readers, The dwelling place typically takes between 7h 55m and 5h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 95,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 95,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The dwelling place?
The estimated word count for The dwelling place is approximately 95,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The dwelling place?
The dwelling place was written by Catherine Cookson.
When was The dwelling place published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1971. The original work may have been published on a different date.