Issy
Leonie Hall
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Synopsis
Leonie Hall's remarkable novel, Issy, covers four tumultuous years in the life of the title character, Issy
Duncan, who lives with her family in working-class Fitzroy during the 1950s.
Having left school at fourteen to work in a factory, Issy is determined to learn new skills and better herself. However, her life takes a tragic turn when her best
friend is found dead in a pool of blood in a back lane after a botched abortion, leaving Issy devastated and alone...
About The Author
Leonie Hall has always lived in central Victoria. She began writing when the last of her children left home, and to
date has published three novels, numerous short stories in magazines and anthologies, and a book of short stories, which was released last year.
Leonie is married with six children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Besides family and writing she also has many varied interests.
From The Book
Issy grasped Pauline's elbow and together they marched through the open gate and up to the door with Office printed
in white letters above it.
They waited for half an hour after stating their business to the haughty receptionist before being ushered into the manager's office, then were left to sit another five
minutes before the manager, Mr Chandler, came in to interview them.
'Have either of you used a sewing machine before?' He peered at them over the top of his spectacles.
'A bit,' Issy admitted doubtfully.
'Of course,' Pauline assured him loftily.
'Of course,' Mr Chandler echoed, looking down at his newly cleaned fingernails to hide the fact he believed Pauline not a bit.
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