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A gritty, historical saga from the TOP 50 bestselling author of The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl, AnneMarie BrearWill she save her family or follow her heart?Wakefield 1870On the banks of the River Calder, Meg Taylor struggles to care for her younger siblings and sick mother whilst her father is away working as a boatman on the canals. The slums where they live are rife with disease, and Meg longs for a different life, away from the grinding poverty, but she'll never leave her family.But with the canals slowly dying as trade moves to the railways, and with Meg’s father stubbornly holding onto the past, Meg fears her family’s future is going to get even bleaker. If only there was a way she could save them….Christian Henderson is tired of the greed of his wealthy family. He sees the poverty around him and wishes he could do more to help the proud working-class people he meets. People like Meg Taylor, whose courage he so admires.From the moment he meets Meg, Christian is captivated – Meg might be poor, but she is proud and spirited!Meg’s dreams of being with a man like Christian are fantasy. How can a lass from the waterfront be with a wealthy man such as he?And worse, if she follows her heart to be with him, what will happen to the family she loves?A sweeping emotional saga revolving around courage and hope. Perfect 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'Absolutely loved this book. I was sad it ended but glad there are more. Couldn't put the book down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Loved Meg as a character and the growing love between her and Christian was so warming' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I couldn't put my Kindle down.... AnneMarie never disappoints me reading her novels. Each one has great characters and a fatastic storyline' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A gritty, historical saga from the TOP 50 bestselling author of The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl, AnneMarie BrearWill she save her family or follow her heart?Wakefield 1870On the banks of the River Calder, Meg Taylor struggles to care for her younger siblings and sick mother whilst her father is away working as a boatman on the canals. The slums where they live are rife with disease, and Meg longs for a different life, away from the grinding poverty, but she'll never leave her family.But with the canals slowly dying as trade moves to the railways, and with Meg’s father stubbornly holding onto the past, Meg fears her family’s future is going to get even bleaker. If only there was a way she could save them….Christian Henderson is tired of the greed of his wealthy family. He sees the poverty around him and wishes he could do more to help the proud working-class people he meets. People like Meg Taylor, whose courage he so admires.From the moment he meets Meg, Christian is captivated – Meg might be poor, but she is proud and spirited!Meg’s dreams of being with a man like Christian are fantasy. How can a lass from the waterfront be with a wealthy man such as he?And worse, if she follows her heart to be with him, what will happen to the family she loves?A sweeping emotional saga revolving around courage and hope. Perfect 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'Absolutely loved this book. I was sad it ended but glad there are more. Couldn't put the book down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Loved Meg as a character and the growing love between her and Christian was so warming' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I couldn't put my Kindle down.... AnneMarie never disappoints me reading her novels. Each one has great characters and a fatastic storyline' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A gritty, historical saga from the TOP 50 bestselling author of The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl, AnneMarie BrearWill she save her family or follow her heart?Wakefield 1870On the banks of the River Calder, Meg Taylor struggles to care for her younger siblings and sick mother whilst her father is away working as a boatman on the canals. The slums where they live are rife with disease, and Meg longs for a different life, away from the grinding poverty, but she'll never leave her family.But with the canals slowly dying as trade moves to the railways, and with Meg’s father stubbornly holding onto the past, Meg fears her family’s future is going to get even bleaker. If only there was a way she could save them….Christian Henderson is tired of the greed of his wealthy family. He sees the poverty around him and wishes he could do more to help the proud working-class people he meets. People like Meg Taylor, whose courage he so admires.From the moment he meets Meg, Christian is captivated – Meg might be poor, but she is proud and spirited!Meg’s dreams of being with a man like Christian are fantasy. How can a lass from the waterfront be with a wealthy man such as he?And worse, if she follows her heart to be with him, what will happen to the family she loves?A sweeping emotional saga revolving around courage and hope. Perfect 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'Absolutely loved this book. I was sad it ended but glad there are more. Couldn't put the book down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Loved Meg as a character and the growing love between her and Christian was so warming' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I couldn't put my Kindle down.... AnneMarie never disappoints me reading her novels. Each one has great characters and a fatastic storyline' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A historical saga from TOP 50 bestselling author AnneMarie Brear. A gripping, emotional tale of love, betrayal and a daughter's duty...A broken heart, a shameful secret…Wakefield, Yorkshire 1871Loretta Chambers has spent her life working at her father’s boatyard down at the docks. She’s tried hard to keep the business afloat, but with the railways taking trade away every day, Lorrie fears for the worst.The arrival of handsome Italian, Matteo Falcone brings a brief glimmer of hope and a yearning inside Lorrie for another life, away from the filthy grime of the dockside. But despite her feelings for Matteo, she could never travel to Italy with him, and leave her father alone.But one reckless, impetuous moment leaves Lorrie with a secret she will struggle to hide. And when tragedy strikes at the boatyard, Lorrie is left feeling more alone than ever before.Always a dutiful daughter, Lorrie now carries a shame that could ruin her life forever…A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage and lost love, perfect 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' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller'Mesmerising from beginning to end' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Just loved this book, will definitely read more from this brilliant author the characters just came to life bringing out lots of emotions' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Don't miss the emotional next instalment in AnneMarie Brear's bestselling Waterfront Women seriesFrom rags to riches... but will happiness follow?Orphaned as a child, Fliss Atkins has spent her life working at her uncle’s pub, The Bay Horse Inn, nestled along the banks of the River Calder. Life has been anything but easy for Fliss. Her aunt is unloving, and her older cousin Gerald is cruel.Then she meets Oscar Nolan, whose adventurous spirit makes her wonder if there might be more to life beyond the only home she’s known. Could Oscar and his dreams of travel be her chance at a fresh start? The thought is tempting, but leaving her best friends, Lorrie and Meg, and their beloved families behind seems unimaginable.When tragedy strikes, Fliss is presented with an unexpected opportunity to shape a new life for herself. But will new riches bring her the happiness she longs for, or will it lead to even greater troubles for this riverside maid?A compelling and emotional read set in Victorian Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.Praise for AnneMarie Brear:'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Fenella J Miller'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Lizzie Lane'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A gritty, historical saga from the TOP 50 bestselling author of The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl, AnneMarie BrearWill she save her family or follow her heart?Wakefield 1870On the banks of the River Calder, Meg Taylor struggles to care for her younger siblings and sick mother whilst her father is away working as a boatman on the canals. The slums where they live are rife with disease, and Meg longs for a different life, away from the grinding poverty, but she'll never leave her family.But with the canals slowly dying as trade moves to the railways, and with Meg’s father stubbornly holding onto the past, Meg fears her family’s future is going to get even bleaker. If only there was a way she could save them….Christian Henderson is tired of the greed of his wealthy family. He sees the poverty around him and wishes he could do more to help the proud working-class people he meets. People like Meg Taylor, whose courage he so admires.From the moment he meets Meg, Christian is captivated – Meg might be poor, but she is proud and spirited!Meg’s dreams of being with a man like Christian are fantasy. How can a lass from the waterfront be with a wealthy man such as he?And worse, if she follows her heart to be with him, what will happen to the family she loves?A sweeping emotional saga revolving around courage and hope. Perfect 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'Absolutely loved this book. I was sad it ended but glad there are more. Couldn't put the book down' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Loved Meg as a character and the growing love between her and Christian was so warming' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I couldn't put my Kindle down.... AnneMarie never disappoints me reading her novels. Each one has great characters and a fatastic storyline' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A historical saga from TOP 50 bestselling author AnneMarie Brear. A gripping, emotional tale of love, betrayal and a daughter's duty...A broken heart, a shameful secret…Wakefield, Yorkshire 1871Loretta Chambers has spent her life working at her father’s boatyard down at the docks. She’s tried hard to keep the business afloat, but with the railways taking trade away every day, Lorrie fears for the worst.The arrival of handsome Italian, Matteo Falcone brings a brief glimmer of hope and a yearning inside Lorrie for another life, away from the filthy grime of the dockside. But despite her feelings for Matteo, she could never travel to Italy with him, and leave her father alone.But one reckless, impetuous moment leaves Lorrie with a secret she will struggle to hide. And when tragedy strikes at the boatyard, Lorrie is left feeling more alone than ever before.Always a dutiful daughter, Lorrie now carries a shame that could ruin her life forever…A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage and lost love, perfect 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' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller'Mesmerising from beginning to end' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Just loved this book, will definitely read more from this brilliant author the characters just came to life bringing out lots of emotions' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A historical saga from TOP 50 bestselling author AnneMarie Brear. A gripping, emotional tale of love, betrayal and a daughter's duty...A broken heart, a shameful secret…Wakefield, Yorkshire 1871Loretta Chambers has spent her life working at her father’s boatyard down at the docks. She’s tried hard to keep the business afloat, but with the railways taking trade away every day, Lorrie fears for the worst.The arrival of handsome Italian, Matteo Falcone brings a brief glimmer of hope and a yearning inside Lorrie for another life, away from the filthy grime of the dockside. But despite her feelings for Matteo, she could never travel to Italy with him, and leave her father alone.But one reckless, impetuous moment leaves Lorrie with a secret she will struggle to hide. And when tragedy strikes at the boatyard, Lorrie is left feeling more alone than ever before.Always a dutiful daughter, Lorrie now carries a shame that could ruin her life forever…A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage and lost love, perfect 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' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller'Mesmerising from beginning to end' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Just loved this book, will definitely read more from this brilliant author the characters just came to life bringing out lots of emotions' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A historical saga from TOP 50 bestselling author AnneMarie Brear. A gripping, emotional tale of love, betrayal and a daughter's duty...A broken heart, a shameful secret…Wakefield, Yorkshire 1871Loretta Chambers has spent her life working at her father’s boatyard down at the docks. She’s tried hard to keep the business afloat, but with the railways taking trade away every day, Lorrie fears for the worst.The arrival of handsome Italian, Matteo Falcone brings a brief glimmer of hope and a yearning inside Lorrie for another life, away from the filthy grime of the dockside. But despite her feelings for Matteo, she could never travel to Italy with him, and leave her father alone.But one reckless, impetuous moment leaves Lorrie with a secret she will struggle to hide. And when tragedy strikes at the boatyard, Lorrie is left feeling more alone than ever before.Always a dutiful daughter, Lorrie now carries a shame that could ruin her life forever…A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage and lost love, perfect 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' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller'Mesmerising from beginning to end' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Just loved this book, will definitely read more from this brilliant author the characters just came to life bringing out lots of emotions' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Don't miss the emotional next instalment in AnneMarie Brear's bestselling Waterfront Women seriesFrom rags to riches... but will happiness follow?Orphaned as a child, Fliss Atkins has spent her life working at her uncle’s pub, The Bay Horse Inn, nestled along the banks of the River Calder. Life has been anything but easy for Fliss. Her aunt is unloving, and her older cousin Gerald is cruel.Then she meets Oscar Nolan, whose adventurous spirit makes her wonder if there might be more to life beyond the only home she’s known. Could Oscar and his dreams of travel be her chance at a fresh start? The thought is tempting, but leaving her best friends, Lorrie and Meg, and their beloved families behind seems unimaginable.When tragedy strikes, Fliss is presented with an unexpected opportunity to shape a new life for herself. But will new riches bring her the happiness she longs for, or will it lead to even greater troubles for this riverside maid?A compelling and emotional read set in Victorian Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.Praise for AnneMarie Brear:'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Fenella J Miller'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Lizzie Lane'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Don't miss the emotional next instalment in AnneMarie Brear's bestselling Waterfront Women seriesFrom rags to riches... but will happiness follow?Orphaned as a child, Fliss Atkins has spent her life working at her uncle’s pub, The Bay Horse Inn, nestled along the banks of the River Calder. Life has been anything but easy for Fliss. Her aunt is unloving, and her older cousin Gerald is cruel.Then she meets Oscar Nolan, whose adventurous spirit makes her wonder if there might be more to life beyond the only home she’s known. Could Oscar and his dreams of travel be her chance at a fresh start? The thought is tempting, but leaving her best friends, Lorrie and Meg, and their beloved families behind seems unimaginable.When tragedy strikes, Fliss is presented with an unexpected opportunity to shape a new life for herself. But will new riches bring her the happiness she longs for, or will it lead to even greater troubles for this riverside maid?A compelling and emotional read set in Victorian Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.Praise for AnneMarie Brear:'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Fenella J Miller'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Lizzie Lane'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review