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A Pattern of Secrets Paperback – April 16, 2018

by Lindsay Littleson (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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The worlds of rich and poor collide in this gripping Victorian adventure as Jim and Jessie unravel the past and its pattern of secrets… Paisley 1876. 12-year-old Jim has escaped from the Poorhouse and now he must save his little brother from the same fate. His only hope lies in a mysterious family heirloom—a Paisley patterned shawl that has five guineas sewn into its hem—the price of freedom. Jim must find the shawl and break into the big house to steal it back. But the girl with the dark hair is always watching... ‘A tapestry of kinship, loss and compassion with poignant resonances for today.’ Robert J. Harris
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    170 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 16, 2018
  4. Dimensions
    5.06 x 0.39 x 7.81 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1911279262
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1911279266
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pokey Hat (April 16, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 170 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1911279262
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911279266
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.39 x 7.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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Annemarie Allan
5.0 out of 5 stars History brought to life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2018
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A Pattern of Secrets by Lindsay Littleson invites us to step back to a pivotal moment in industrial history, when large-scale mechanisation brought irrevocable changes to the Paisley weaving industry. These changes play an essential part in the story of the two main characters: Jessie, a girl born into a life of affluence and privilege - and Jim, who is facing almost overwhelming odds in his struggle to help his family survive.
The two children are brought together by a shawl woven in the pattern that made the name Paisley a household word still in use even today. While Jim struggles to find food and shelter, Jessie is locked in a struggle of her own, fighting against the expectations of what a well-bred young girl’s behaviour ought to be. The character of Jessie is a visualisation of the childhood of Jessie Rowat, a founder member of the group of artists known as the ‘Glasgow Girls’ while Jim Muir is entirely fictional, but both these individuals are vividly brought to life in the pages of the book.
This story resonated strongly with me for personal reasons: my own mother was destined for the Paisley Poorhouse as an eight-year-old orphan until she was rescued by an aunt who already had twelve children of her own. But even if this were not the case, I would have been turning the pages, eager to find out what happened to Jessie and Jim as the story gathers momentum to finally arrive at a truly satisfying conclusion.
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Elaine
4.0 out of 5 stars Bringing history to life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2018
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An interesting historical tale with great characters, I really enjoyed reading this. Gives a really good sense of what life was like for rich and poor people at the time. Well written story with a bit of mystery!
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JanetH
5.0 out of 5 stars A Victorian Mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2019
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The beautiful front cover of ‘A Pattern of Secrets’ based on the intricate Paisley pattern shawls makes and exciting and colourful start to picking up Lindsay’s book to read. And the book did not disappoint. The story is based around a real character from a well to do Victorian Paisley family, the Rowat’s, who were involved with a factory which designed and wove the famous Paisley Shawls. In contrast Lynsey has also created a fictional character to paint the very differing lives between rich and poor in Victorian industrial life. Within this context Lindsay has weaved a mysterious dangerous investigation for Jim the son of the weaver whose family have ended up in the poorhouse. He is determined to save his family from this life and we are drawn along with his determination to do this. A really gripping read which I am sure will be enjoyed by boys and girls in upper primary/ secondary – and adults!
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"dundeel"
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping historical fiction
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2018
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What a wonderful book. Engaging, brave, interesting characters, whom we really care about; a wealth of period and local detail that draws you right back into Victorian Paisley; and a gripping plot that propels you forward. I loved the way the narrative switches between the two main characters - Jim who has run away from the Poorhouse but is determined to rescue his family, and Jessie, daughter of the owner of the mill where Jim’s father had previously worked. I also loved the ‘extras’ at the end - a portrait of the real Jessie, and an author’s note on what happened to her, and a tour (with old photographs) of the Paisley landmarks described in the story. Brilliant writing, and another top-class piece of children’s historical fiction from Cranachan Books.
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EllieD
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic novel for children
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2018
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This is a brilliant story set in Victorian Paisley (although it could be any industrial town from the era) with two main characters - Jim and Jessie. Their lives intertwine in this beautifully written tale. I used the novel as a class story for 8 year olds and they were hooked from the start. The little bit of extra information at the end of the story was an added bonus for us all.
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