Lanarkshire author dedicates debut novel to her late father

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A Lanarkshire woman has brought her own experiences growing up in the shadow of the steelworks as the backdrop for her debut novel.Wishaw-born author Kate Fridriks has released her debut book, Real Gone Kid, a captivating and heart warming coming-of-age story set in a fictional steel town within sight of the Ravenscraig steelworks in 1984.She has dedicated her book to her father, Peter Carroll, who was an avid reader and writer.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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I promised him that I would do just that, so it has meant the world that I kept my promise to him, even after he passed.”Set in the tumultuous year of 1984, the book captures the spirit of a generation who remember the Ravenscraig steelworks, the miners strike, and the controversial reign of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Published by Steel Thistle Press Ltd, the book follows the story of Aileen Murphy, a young woman from a working-class Scottish steel town, who dreams of escaping the sectarian bullying she has kept hidden for so long.When she meets the gorgeous Steve Henderson, Aileen begins to believe that there might be a better future for her.However, when Aileen’s younger sister becomes the next target of the bullies, Aileen knows she