Hallim

The Jamissons were sinking a new coal pit in High Glen, on the Hallim estate: they had dug fast and Esther would be working there as a bearer within a few days.

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

Lady Hallim, please take Lizzie back to the guest house and allow us to sort this out.

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

"Lady Hallim is having trouble renewing her mortgages - Father has made sure of it."

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

"It's not your concern," Lady Hallim said briskly.

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

Today she vows she will never allow mining on the Hallim estate.

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

Lady Hallim put down the hairbrush and sat opposite Lizzie.

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

"She swore she would never allow mining on the Hallim estate."

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

Sir George was in favor because he wanted to add the Hallim estate to the Jamisson family's land.

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

For years Mother had scraped by, mortgaging more and more of the Hallim estate, waiting for Lizzie to grow up and many a wealthy man who would solve all their problems.

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995

Lady Hallim stood upright and hurled the pumice stone across the room.

A Place Called Freedom Follett, Ken 1995