Evelyn Hood The Defiant Seamstress (Hardback) Paisley Women (UK IMPORT)

by Evelyn Hood

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Further Details Title: The Defiant Seamstress Condition: New Author: Evelyn Hood Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd Subtitle: A gritty, heartbreaking family saga from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood for fans of Dilly Court EAN: 9781806002252 ISBN: 9781806002252 Format: Hardback Release Date: 10/31/2025 Language: English Item Height: 229mm Item Length: 152mm Genre: Fiction Topic: Romance, Historical Fiction Description: THE QUEEN OF SCOTTISH SAGAS ⭐️ A heartbreaking, emotional saga for fans of Dilly Court and Catherine Cookson! Richly woven Scottish storytelling at its best She wanted freedom. She found forbidden love. Christian Knox’s courage and ambition set her apart but her heart may be her undoing Paisley, Scotland 1784 Christian Knox dreams of a life beyond that of a Paisley housewife and at thirteen is determined to further her education. When her disobedience causes her father to withdraw his financial support, she resolves to pay for her education herself by working at her uncle’s weaving business. Headstrong and enterprising Christian soon becomes the manager, representing the local weaver women. But as problems begin to mount at home and at work, has she taken on too much? When her hard work and savvy business acumen are recognised, Christian is further promoted but is pursued by her cousin Rab with an unwanted proposal of marriage. Years later, she succumbs to a cossetted marriage to an older husband and is forced to give up work and is torn over her attract

• Publisher: Boldwood Books
• Year: 2025
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781806002252
• Condition: Fine

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