A Proper Contentment

<p><strong><em>The story of a mother and her oddball son over a century of change</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1924:</strong> Bessie is torn from the school she loves to work as a skivvy for her family.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>1939:</strong> With war about to break out she marries the steadfast ambitious Hugh moves from Manchester to Edinburgh - and confronts fresh challenges.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>1944:</strong> Sam is born and a strong bond develops between the pair as they re-establish themselves in South London. Their relationship is tested as he grows up and begins to explore his sexuality.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>1992:</strong> Now middle-aged someone finally enters Sam's life who wants to stay. But Robbie has a wife and two daughters...</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>...a must-read for anyone who loves trying to untangle the complexity of human emotions and relationships...</em></strong></p><p><em>(Book Worm's review of Play On Hopkins' debut novel)</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>