Author:Maggie Hope
Torn between love and duty...
After the birth of their son, Eliza naively hopes her husband Jack will put his gambling habit behind him and become more responsible. But then he loses their home and abandons her, leaving Eliza with no choice but to return to her parents’ house.
She inadvertently attracts the attention of the ruthless mine owner Jonathan Moore. But can she sacrifice her reputation to protect her son?
With fully developed characters and a compelling story... A great choice for a book club
—— Belfast TelegraphHull's answer to Catherine Cookson
—— BBC Radio 4's Front RowA heart-warming story filled with compelling action
—— Rosie GoodwinWonderfully fully-fleshed characters are the mainstay of [Val Wood's] stories
—— Peterborough TelegraphA gripping saga
—— The People's FriendThrilling 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 PostA page-turner
—— BellaA 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 ProjectThis is a book to talk about, to drill down into the story and really think about it
—— Devon LifePraise for Lesley Pearse
—— -Storytelling at its very best
—— Daily MailEvocative, compelling, told from the heart
—— Sunday ExpressGlorious, heartwarming
—— Woman & HomeIntriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written
—— Closer