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A Daughter’s Ruin
- Author
- Kitty Neale
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 20 February 2020
- Run Time
- 9 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Denied
Seventeen-year-old Constance has had a privileged upbringing in Clapham, with staff to attend to her every need. But her parents have always been cold and distant, never showing her love.
Disowned
Craving affection, Constance falls into the arms of Albie Jones, the cook’s grandson. But one fateful encounter leaves her ashamed and pregnant, and she is soon shunned from the family home.
Desperate
Heartbroken and threatened by scandal, Constance is forced to wed Albie and moves to Battersea, where she suffers unforgiving stares and cruel whispers from the neighbours. Trapped in a bitter and loveless marriage without a penny to her name, Constance has no choice but to stay and surrender. Will she ever find freedom – or happiness – again?
Critics Review
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Praise for Kitty Neale:
'Heartbreakingly poignant and joltingly realistic.’ Annie Groves
‘A moving tale of love, hope and family…full of drama and heartache.’ Closer
‘Another fantastic read! I have read a few Kitty Neale books and each story draws you in. You really get to know the characters.’ Amazon reviewer
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Details
- Author
- Kitty Neale
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Duration
- 9 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 February 2020
- ISBN
- 9780008270964
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Family saga / generational saga fiction, Historical romance, Fiction: mashup / crossover
Synopsis
Disowned and desperate. But can she change her fate? DeniedSeventeen-year-old Constance has had a privileged upbringing in Clapham, with staff to attend to her every need. But her parents have always been cold and distant, never showing her love. DisownedCraving affection, Constance falls into the arms of Albie Jones, the cook’s grandson. But one fateful encounter leaves her ashamed and pregnant, and she is soon shunned from the family home. DesperateHeartbroken and threatened by scandal, Constance is forced to wed Albie and moves to Battersea, where she suffers unforgiving stares and cruel whispers from the neighbours. Trapped in a bitter and loveless marriage without a penny to her name, Constance has no choice but to stay and surrender. Will she ever find freedom – or happiness – again?
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