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The Soldier's Daughter
- Author
- AnneMarie Brear
- Narrator
- Catherine Harvey
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 8 September 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 55 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Can her rebellious spirit ever be tamed?
Yorkshire 1860
With the heat of their beloved India far behind them, Evie Davenport and her widowed British Army officer father, are starting a new life in England. But Evie is struggling. With her dearest mother gone, Yorkshire with its cold, damp countryside and strict societal rules makes Evie feel suffocated and alone.
Her friendship with Sophie Bellingham, the gently reared daughter of a wealthy rail baron, is Evie’s only comfort. Until the arrival of local cotton mill owner, Alexander Lucas.
Newly returned from America, it is expected Alexander will marry and finally make England his home. And Sophie with her family connections and polite manners is the obvious choice.
But when Alexander meets Evie, a simmering passion ignites between them. Evie, with her rebellious spirit is like no other woman Alex has ever met, but to reject Sophie for Evie would cause a scandal and devastate everyone Evie loves.
Evie knows she must do her duty. But in doing so faces the unbearable future of being without the man she loves.
A sweeping historical saga that charts a course for following one's heart. Ideal for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw.
Praise for AnneMarie Brear:
'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page' Fenella J Miller
'Poignant, powerful and searingly emotional, AnneMarie Brear stands shoulder to shoulder with the finest works by some of the genre’s greatest writers such as Catherine Cookson, Audrey Howard and Rosamunde Pilcher'
'Mesmerising from beginning to end' Lizzie Lane
'Thoroughly enjoyed reading this story, full of love & friendship' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'What a delightful read. True love certainly never runs smooth' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- AnneMarie Brear
- Narrator
- Catherine Harvey
- Duration
- 9 hours 55 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 September 2022
- ISBN
- 9781801627634
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Fiction: general and literary, Romance, Historical romance, Generational sagas, Fiction: narrative themes, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Fiction: mashup, Relationships: friends / peer groups, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
The gripping, emotional historical saga from TOP 50 bestselling author of The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl, AnneMarie BrearCan her rebellious spirit ever be tamed?Yorkshire 1860With the heat of their beloved India far behind them, Evie Davenport and her widowed British Army officer father, are starting a new life in England. But Evie is struggling. With her dearest mother gone, Yorkshire with its cold, damp countryside and strict societal rules makes Evie feel suffocated and alone.Her friendship with Sophie Bellingham, the gently reared daughter of a wealthy rail baron, is Evie’s only comfort. Until the arrival of local cotton mill owner, Alexander Lucas.Newly returned from America, it is expected Alexander will marry and finally make England his home. And Sophie with her family connections and polite manners is the obvious choice.But when Alexander meets Evie, a simmering passion ignites between them. Evie, with her rebellious spirit is like no other woman Alex has ever met, but to reject Sophie for Evie would cause a scandal and devastate everyone Evie loves.Evie knows she must do her duty. But in doing so faces the unbearable future of being without the man she loves.A sweeping historical saga that charts a course for following one's heart. Ideal for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw.Praise for AnneMarie Brear:'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page' Fenella J Miller'Poignant, powerful and searingly emotional, AnneMarie Brear stands shoulder to shoulder with the finest works by some of the genre’s greatest writers such as Catherine Cookson, Audrey Howard and Rosamunde Pilcher''Mesmerising from beginning to end' Lizzie Lane'Thoroughly enjoyed reading this story, full of love & friendship' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'What a delightful read. True love certainly never runs smooth' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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