The Waterfront Women
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A broken heart, a shameful secret…
Wakefield, Yorkshire 1871
Loretta Chambers has spent her life working at her father’s boatyard down at the docks. She’s tried hard to keep the business afloat, but with the railways taking trade away every day, Lorrie fears for the worst.
The arrival of handsome Italian, Matteo Falcone brings a brief glimmer of hope and a yearning inside Lorrie for another life, away from the filthy grime of the dockside. But despite her feelings for Matteo, she could never travel to Italy with him, and leave her father alone.
But one reckless, impetuous moment leaves Lorrie with a secret she will struggle to hide. And when tragedy strikes at the boatyard, Lorrie is left feeling more alone than ever before.
Always a dutiful daughter, Lorrie now carries a shame that could ruin her life forever…
A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw.
Praise for AnneMarie Brear:
'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller
'Mesmerising from beginning to end' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane
'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Just loved this book, will definitely read more from this brilliant author the characters just came to life bringing out lots of emotions' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
From rags to riches... but will happiness follow?
Orphaned as a child, Fliss Atkins has spent her life working at her uncle’s pub, The Bay Horse Inn, nestled along the banks of the River Calder. Life has been anything but easy for Fliss. Her aunt is unloving, and her older cousin Gerald is cruel.
Then she meets Oscar Nolan, whose adventurous spirit makes her wonder if there might be more to life beyond the only home she’s known. Could Oscar and his dreams of travel be her chance at a fresh start? The thought is tempting, but leaving her best friends, Lorrie and Meg, and their beloved families behind seems unimaginable.
When tragedy strikes, Fliss is presented with an unexpected opportunity to shape a new life for herself. But will new riches bring her the happiness she longs for, or will it lead to even greater troubles for this riverside maid?
A compelling and emotional read set in Victorian Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Godwin.
Praise for AnneMarie Brear:
'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Fenella J Miller
'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Lizzie Lane
'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review