Burnt - Christmas on Fire - Paperback

by Cary Grant (Author)

Christmas in 1980s London is the most exciting time for 12 year old Charmaine. The mixed race daughter of an Irish mom and Black dad, Charmaine knows it was rough for her parents when they arrived in London. Now, they live a charmed life in a flat over her uncle's blues club. Charmaine knows her parents love her madly, even though they're always busy making money at the club. This year, however, Christmas will be better than ever! Charmaine has a very special gift for her parents - a real present paid for with her own money! But how can she ever imagine her greatest joy will turn into her worst tragedy?

Author Biography

Cary grew up in South London and left school at a very young age. He has been an entrepreneur for most his life. At age 50, he has finally found the time to write which is something he has been passionate about for the past 10 years. He currently lives in Surrey with his wife and children, three boys and three girls, most of whom have left home but for two young daughters aged 8 and 12.