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The Riverside Maid
- Author
- AnneMarie Brear
- Narrator
- Claire Storey
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 20 March 2025
- Run Time
- 8 hours 14 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
From 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
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Details
- Author
- AnneMarie Brear
- Narrator
- Claire Storey
- Duration
- 8 hours 14 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 March 2025
- ISBN
- 9781837512461
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Family life fiction, Generational sagas, Historical romance, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues
Synopsis
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
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