Daughter of Scandal

Sep 23, 2024 12:20 AM

Author:Catherine Cookson

Daughter of Scandal

'Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals' Mail on Sunday

'Her characters have the grit of real life' Sunday Times

'Queen of raw family romances' Telegraph

A rags-to-riches story of a young woman who must overcome the scandal of her past to forge a new life.

In Heap Hollow cottage in County Durham live what appears to be a close and loving family. But across the happy façade lies a shadow that has lengthened and darkened with the passing years. Their narrow-minded neighbours disapprove of the family's choices because of their illegitimacy, their mother and father never having married.

Anna, the eldest daughter, is determined to face the challenging legacy of her birth and prove herself to those in the community who look down on her. Will her strength of character and zest for life be enough to put the scandal of her past behind her and forge a new life?

Previously published as The Gillyvors

Reviews

Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals

—— Mail on Sunday

Her characters have the grit of real lif

—— Sunday Times

Queen of raw family romances

—— Telegraph

Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages

—— Woman

Gritty and uplifting, it's a tale of triumph over adversity

—— Choice on The Mill Girls of Albion Lane

Thrilling and suspense-packed . . . With an enthralling plot, a cast of fascinating characters, and Pearse's addictive storytelling, Suspects will grip from start to finish

—— Lancashire Evening Post

A page-turner

—— Bella

A fast-paced, psychological drama . . . with an enthralling plot, a cast of fascinating characters, and Pearse's addictive storytelling, Suspects will grip from start to finish

—— The Best Life Project

This is a book to talk about, to drill down into the story and really think about it

—— Devon Life

Praise for Lesley Pearse

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Storytelling at its very best

—— Daily Mail

Evocative, compelling, told from the heart

—— Sunday Express

Glorious, heartwarming

—— Woman & Home

Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written

—— Closer

Lyrically beautiful writing

—— i

Spellbinding

—— Tatler Malaysia

A story about love, betrayal and redemption with an electric daughter-grandmother relationship at its heart

—— Sheer Luxe, reading recommendation

A terrific family saga.

—— Village Bookshelf

A lyrical prose reminiscent of William Trevor, and a haunting family drama.

—— Times Literary Supplement

One of the most exciting literary talents to emerge in the last decade.

—— Irish Examiner

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