Mothers, Wives and Daughters: A compelling historical saga of love, ambition and

by Evelyn Hood

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Mothers, Wives and Daughters by Evelyn Hood Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Discover the emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn promises and choices lead to happiness or heartbreak?Scotland, 1900 Working class Christy Craig marries the wild and wealthy Andrew Melville and has his children, a unequal union frowned upon by both families. While Andrew is away at sea working as an apprentice marine engineer Christy pursues a career producing perfume and cosmetics, causing tension between herself and Andrew, who believes she should devote herself to their two small children.A family tragedy eventually drives Andrew to New Zealand, leaving Christy at home to look after her family and channel her energy into revitalising her father's soap-making business. When Andrew begins calling on Isobel Armstrong an old childhood flame, old passions and temptations are later, their daughter Ailsa seeks a reconciliation with her estranged father while navigating her own dreams of becoming a writer amidst the chaos of love and wartime also means great love and loss for Ailsa. And all the while she dreams of fostering stronger ties with her published as The Promise Box by Louise JamesPRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your

• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781806003655
• Condition: Fine

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