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A Mother's Love

A Mother's Love

a gripping and heart-tugging saga set in Liverpool during the aftermath of World War One

Summary

Another engaging and enthralling saga from much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris. If you like Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin, you will not be disappointed. This is one saga you will not be able to put down!

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING!

'Great story, kept you wanting to read more' -- ***** Reader review
'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review
'Brilliant'-- ***** Reader review
'A real page-turner' -- ***** Reader review

*****
WHEN THE TRUTH LIES BURIED IN THE PAST...

Finding herself pregnant, Julia Winter is forced to leave home rather than bring shame on her family. Reduced to living in the slums of Liverpool, she eventually finds work in a respectable hotel where Eunice Hawkins, the manager's wife, is also expecting. For a while, Julia dares to hope for a better life for herself and
her unborn child.

But soon tragedy strikes - Julia's baby is stillborn at the same time as Eunice gives birth to a healthy baby girl, Amanda. Although heartbroken at the death of her own baby, Julia helps Eunice look after her child.

However, Paul and Eunice Hawkins hide a secret too terrible to reveal and it is only after their untimely deaths and teenage Amanda's sudden disappearance that Julia finds out the truth.

And just when she might have a chance of happiness at last, she is faced with the hardest decision of all...

About the author

Rosie Harris

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