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The Golden Maid

Sep 23, 2024 2:26 AM

Author:Evie Grace,Annie Aldington

The Golden Maid

Brought to you by Penguin.

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE GRIPPING SMUGGLER'S DAUGHTERS TRILOGY! Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark.

Deal, Kent, 1812

Eighteen-year-old Winnie Lennicker yearns for a peaceful life as a respectable married woman. However, when she becomes involved in her family's free-trading operations and caught by the Revenue, she is sent before the magistrates. Forced to confess that she is with child, now more than ever, Winnie is determined to give up smuggling. But the only way she can support herself and her unborn child is to carry on.

An opportunity presents itself to carry despatches on behalf of British agents and spies, and gold for Wellington's army. Needing the money, Winnie can't afford to refuse, but the journey across the Channel is treacherous. When Winnie discovers the despatches she's carrying aren't what they seem, she's determined to right her wrongs in the hope of achieving her dream and leaving the free trade behind for good.

Praise for Evie Grace

'Intriguing'

Val Wood

'A charming historical read that hits all the right notes'

Woman's Weekly

'Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would've approved'

Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Reviews

A hearty saga

—— Peterborough Telegraph

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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