Cette auteure s'est profondément impliquée dans la politique et la justice sociale, ses écrits reflétant souvent ses propres expériences et convictions. Elle était connue pour son activisme et ses efforts inlassables pour améliorer la vie de la classe ouvrière et des pauvres. Par ses essais et son engagement politique, elle a défendu le changement sociétal et lutté pour les droits des marginalisés. Son œuvre offre un aperçu profond des inégalités sociales et un désir persistant d'un monde plus équitable.
Clash is set against the backdrop of the 1926 general strike. It describes political and personal issues as Joan Craig, an activist in the trade union movement and Labour Party, lives through the excitement of mass protest and individual turmoil in her relations with two men friends.
'Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell rang a revolver shot.'A financier is found shot in the House of Commons. Suspecting foul play, Robert West, a parliamentary private secretary, takes on the role of amateur sleuth. Used to turning a blind eye to covert dealings, West must now uncover the shocking secret behind the man's demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead man's enigmatic daughter.Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.The book contains an introduction by Martin Edwards with a preface by Rachel Reeves MP.
Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.
Jarrow is best known as the town that gave its name to the Jarrow March of 1936.