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A Family’s Bond by Margaret Kaine

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A Family’s Bond

The Potteries Girls (Book 3)

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publish Date
3 September 2026
Run Time
10 hours 54 minutes
Format
Audiobook
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What to expect

"Married? But you've only known him a year!" "Trevor says that if we get married before he goes for his National Service, then he'll get the Marriage Allowance." "But…!"

Married life isn’t what they promised it would be…

Romantic young Maureen Matthews has always dreamt of a life beyond working in the Potteries factory. Then, just like a scene from one of her beloved films, she meets handsome, charming Trevor Mountford. He seems to be everything Maureen ever fantasised about and so when he proposes to her, it seems all her wishes are coming true.

But the reality of married life isn't what Maureen thought it would be. Struggling with Trevor’s surprising behaviour, Maureen starts to question everything, from the wisdom of her own feelings to what she deserves from a relationship.

When Maureen meets the protective and kind Greg Barlow, he's completely different from everything she thought she wanted – but she starts to think he's all she ever needed. Will Maureen’s mistake in her marriage haunt her forever, or is there any hope for her to find the love she longs for?

This heart-wrenching historical fiction novel is perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court, and Glenda Young.

This story was previously published under the title A Girl of Her Time.

***** Readers love Margaret Kaine! *****

“I come eagerly to any book by Margaret Kaine”

“The latest novel by Margaret Kaine certainly ticks all the boxes”

“A superb writer whose elegant prose never fails to take the reader right to the heart of a tale”

“An amazing journey of many twists and turns that you certainly don't see coming”

“Absolutely brilliant and can highly recommend"

Critics Review

  • Praise for Margaret Kaine:
  • ‘A vibrant heroine, a page turning story and an explosive secret twist’ Charlotte Betts, author of The Apothecary’s Daughter
  • ‘A richly woven tapestry of secrets and passions’ Clare Flynn, author of The Gamekeeper’s Wife
  • 'A gripping ‘rags-to-riches’ tale which will leave readers hooked from the beginning’ Staffordshire Life
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  • ‘Kaine has a gift for storytelling’ Woman’s Way
  • ‘A perfect novel’ Irish Tatler
  • ‘My reader was enthralled, particularly enjoying the period background’ The Bookseller
  • ‘A tense and compelling epic’ U Magazine

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Details

Author
Margaret Kaine
Narrator
Edith Ashbourne
Duration
10 hours 54 minutes
Release Date
3 September 2026
ISBN
9780008838386
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Genre
Historical romance, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Family saga / generational saga fiction, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful, Romance: cosy / cozy

Synopsis

"Married? But you've only known him a year!" "Trevor says that if we get married before he goes for his National Service, then he'll get the Marriage Allowance." "But…!" Married life isn’t what they promised it would be… Romantic young Maureen Matthews has always dreamt of a life beyond working in the Potteries factory. Then, just like a scene from one of her beloved films, she meets handsome, charming Trevor Mountford. He seems to be everything Maureen ever fantasised about and so when he proposes to her, it seems all her wishes are coming true. But the reality of married life isn't what Maureen thought it would be. Struggling with Trevor’s surprising behaviour, Maureen starts to question everything, from the wisdom of her own feelings to what she deserves from a relationship. When Maureen meets the protective and kind Greg Barlow, he's completely different from everything she thought she wanted – but she starts to think he's all she ever needed. Will Maureen’s mistake in her marriage haunt her forever, or is there any hope for her to find the love she longs for? This heart-wrenching historical fiction novel is perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court, and Glenda Young. This story was previously published under the title A Girl of Her Time. ***** Readers love Margaret Kaine! ***** “I come eagerly to any book by Margaret Kaine” “The latest novel by Margaret Kaine certainly ticks all the boxes” “A superb writer whose elegant prose never fails to take the reader right to the heart of a tale” “An amazing journey of many twists and turns that you certainly don't see coming” “Absolutely brilliant and can highly recommend"

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