The Widow of the Valley (The Victorian Village Sagas) - Softcover

Hardwick, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798476239888

Verlag: Independently published, 2021

Inhaltsangabe

Courage amidst grief: A young Welsh widow's fight for hope and a brighter future. "This family saga is a sheer delight."

1880s Glamorgan

From the humble backstreets of Cardiff to the lush valleys of South Wales, new bride Derryn dreams of a brighter, love-filled life. However, when a devastating colliery disaster strikes, it shatters her world, leaving her a grieving widow wrestling with aching solitude.

Soon, cruel rumours of her late husband's infidelity circulate the remote mining village, intensifying her heartache. Shunned by the unsympathetic mine owner and the scornful eyes of the villagers, Derryn finds solace in the company of another local outcast and the numbing embrace of the bottle.

As her resources deplete, the prospect of destitution looms. Will Derryn succumb to the despair of poverty and loneliness, or can the same merciless fate that shattered her dreams help her mend the broken pieces?

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Immerse yourself in this gripping historical family saga today. Experience the trials and triumphs of Derryn, a strong woman who grapples with societal rejection, personal betrayal, and profound grief, as she bravely navigates towards a second chance at love and life.

Praise for the author:

"'The Widow of the Valley' offers an unforgettable journey through one woman's resilience and fortitude. You'll be left with a sense of upliftment and admiration for the protagonist's strength." - Val N, UK

"If you're a fan of Mimi Matthews and Fenella J Miller, you'll adore 'The Widow of the Valley.' This beautifully penned saga plunges you into a whirlpool of emotions, as intense as any bestselling historical romance novel. Prepare to grip the pages tightly!" - Angie L, USA

"Immerse yourself in a Victorian historical family saga that swings between heartwarming moments and heartbreaking realities. You'll find stories about strong, determined women that will resonate deeply." - Annie J, UK

"Fans of Darry Fraser and Jean Fullerton, rejoice! This author's storytelling is delightfully well-researched, packed with the kind of page-turning drama and emotion that keeps you reading long into the night. 'The Widow of the Valley' is unputdownable." Alice L, Australia

"For a lover of gritty historical family sagas ,'The Widow of the Valley' was joyous. The author has crafted a tale of resilience, and an uplifiting second chance romance, that kept me riveted. I devoured it in one sitting and can't wait for her next book." Madge A, Australia

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798476239888
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 291
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.de/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxemburg