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The Dock Girl's Shame
- Author
- AnneMarie Brear
- Narrator
- Dawn Murphy
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 16 March 2024
- Run Time
- 8 hours 57 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Historical romance, Family life fiction, Historical fiction, Generational sagas, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
A broken heart, a shameful secret…
Wakefield, Yorkshire 1871
Loretta 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
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Details
- Author
- AnneMarie Brear
- Narrator
- Dawn Murphy
- Duration
- 8 hours 57 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 March 2024
- ISBN
- 9781837512393
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Historical romance, Family life fiction, Historical fiction, Generational sagas, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
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
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