A Time for Rosebuds
Synopsis
A Time for Rosebuds is the story of two years in the life of Cathy, a seventeen-year-old Yorkshire girl, who leaves her home in the industrial North of England to follow her dreams of finding fame and fortune in London. It is the mid-1950s and hostel accommodation in a room for four has been arranged. New friendships are soon made, including a tender love interest in the form of tall, dark and handsome Gary, whom Cathy meets at a dance hall. A job is secured and Cathy finds the reality of living and working in London a joy unsurpassed. An exciting holiday in Mallorca is experienced, at a time when bikinis on the beaches are banned - and Cathy faces near-arrest when spotted from afar wearing one. The scent of Jab6n Maja is in the air at the flamenco, but not all is well at the bullfight. Challenged by a series of situations that unfold as the story develops, Cathy becomes acquainted with a side of London that she had no idea existed. Alongside the scintillating lighting displays adorning the clubs and theatres of the West End, Cathy is soon to realise that the night life is not for her. With Gary posted overseas, Cathy becomes more involved in the well-being of those around her. Her desire for stardom has to take second place when she is called upon to help out friends in genuine need. Jenny, for one, is pregnant and considering an abortion. Linda is homeless, having been evicted from the hostel on account of a misdemeanour. This book, compelling throughout and leading to an explosive finale, is a must for the female reader, aged from sixteen years and well beyond.
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A wonderful book filled with the real-life journeys life takes you through, that we all can relate to... leaving you with a number of strong messages.
Hard to believe this is Miss Teale's first novel for she made me believe in and really care for the young, naive Cathy.
Her skillful pen brought to life all the characters and left me hoping there will be a second book to find out "What Cathy did next".
Interesting read. I found this book captured the fun and excitement of London in its heyday.
I am sure a 17 year old girl living there today may come across similar events that Cathy faced 50 years ago.
It shows there is nothing new under the sun.
This book is a must read.
It puts life into perspective and allows you to consider the importance of it.
This book makes you recollect the times when you were a teenager again
This is a great book to read for all ages.
It is interesting to note how things relevant then are still relevant today.
worth a look
Excellent read
gripping to the end
Sadly London has lost its innocence since those days
great read, reminds me of the 50's in London