Without a Mother's Love [Hardcover]

Catherine King (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009

Olivia Copley is a feral child who has been starved of affection, but it is Miss Trent, her new governess, who has known real hunger and hardship. Meanwhile Hesley Mexton is committed to saving his failing coal mine and safeguarding his grandson’s future at any cost. As Olivia matures it seems that even her friends are conspiring to rob her of happiness. But they underestimate her courage and her determination to fight for what she wants. This gripping story follows the misfortunes of two women as they endeavor to escape the lives forced up on them in the harsh environs of 19th-century Yorkshire.

Editorial Reviews

Review

For Women of Iron: 'She writes with authority, skill and confidence ... a real old-style Victorian drama ... [with] a mix and balance of wickedness and purity' Elizabeth Gill, author of The Secret ** 'A gritty and realistic tale ... The characters are so richly drawn and authentic that they pull the reader along in the story effortlessly. A very satisfying read' Anne Bennett, author of To Have and to Hold ** 'A powerful and page-turning saga' Dee Williams, author of Sunshine After Rain **

About the Author

Catherine King is the author of Women of Iron.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184744234X
• ISBN-13: 978-1847442345
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,703,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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