Take My Child [Paperback]

Gwen Madoc (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007

An enthralling saga from a popular Welsh author - Swansea, 1915. When Ruths fiercely religious father forbids her to marry her sweetheart David, and forces her instead to marry the dour and self-righteous village pastor, David joins the army to escape his heartbreak. When he returns, he finds Ruth has borne a son and the tightly-knit community begins to gossip, firing frightening jealousy in her husband. Ruth must do whatever it takes to protect her baby

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The only joy in 16-year-old Ruth's life in early-twentieth-century Wales is her love for David, the baker's son. But when David asks for permission to marry Ruth, her strict and pious father informs him that Ruth is promised to Edwin Allerton, their sanctimonious minister. Distraught, David joins the armed forces, and after he dies in the Great War, Ruth honors her parent's request and marries Edwin. Although it's a loveless union, Ruth is a good wife and, consequently, is horrified when she is accused of adultery and the parentage of her loved son is questioned. Melodrama abounds as Ruth is spurned by her family and the entire village. In this gentle, if emotionally powerful, tale, Madoc creates a memorable heroine and paints a vivid picture of small-town Welsh life, especially the misuse of the church's enormous power. Patty Engelmann
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Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Severn House Publishers (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0727891839
• ISBN-13: 978-0727891839
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,815,357 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born in Swansea, South Wales, UK and have lived in the city all my life. I love the place.
Although I have had many jobs, from copy typist to personal secretary, I've wanted to be a published writer more than anything else since I was a small child. Sometimes I can't believe my dream has come true.
I have written ten novels. The first three for Piatkus Books were under the name of Doreen Edwards. I had six books published by Hodder & Stoughton under the name of Gwen Madoc. My tenth book is for Severn House Publishers also under that name.