Glovemaker's Daughter

A novel about dark family secrets, betrayal, love, and redemption set in 1666 and 2014. It follows the journey of a woman named Joy, who grows up in the West Riding of Yorkshire and joins a group of Yorkshire pioneers traveling to the New World to form a colony close to Philadelphia. In 2014, a leather-bound book is found buried in the walls of a Meeting House in Good Hope, Pennsylvania, tracing the owner back to a Yorkshire farm in the Dales. A correspondence begins between Rachel Moorside and Sam Storer, as Rachel uncovers the tumultuous secrets of her family's history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2018
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

From the acclaimed author of The Last Pearl and Dancing at the Victory Cafe comes a captivating novel that delves into the depths of dark family secrets, betrayal, love, and redemption. Set in 1666, in the farmhouse at Windebank, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, a child named Rejoice (Joy) is born. Her dying father bestows upon her the name Joy, and she grows up witnessing the persecution of the farming community for following a banned faith. Defying the authority of the local priest, she joins a group of Yorkshire pioneers who embark on a journey to the New World, seeking to establish a colony near Philadelphia. This passionate, rebellious, and courageous woman fights against the constraints of her time, seeking solace and love in a world filled with turmoil.

Fast forward to 2014, when a leather-bound book is discovered buried in the walls of the Meeting House in Good Hope, Pennsylvania. Its details trace the owner back to a Yorkshire farm in the Dales. Thus, a correspondence begins between Rachel Moorside and the man who found the journal, Sam Storer. Rachel, driven by a desire to uncover the tumultuous secrets of her family's history, delves into the correspondence with Sam, unraveling the intricate tapestry of her family's past.

Praise for Leah Fleming's work has been abundant. "A moving and compelling story about a lifetime's journey in search of the truth," Rachel Hore writes. "Grand opening and even more heartfelt ending," adds the Historical Novel Society. "Delves deep into the human spirit, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses," Monique Mulligan remarks. "Fleming has created the perfect wartime heroine," writes Writing.ie. "Rich and enticing, and the book is brimming with secrets and mysteries," Dot Scribbles enthuses. "Fascinating and unputdownable," Trisha Ashley praises. "A fabulous story of people, places, and pearls from a master storyteller," the Lancashire Evening Post declares. "Evokes war-time Britain in bright, patriotic colors," Publishers Weekly adds.

This novel is a testament to Leah Fleming's talent as a storyteller, taking readers on a journey through time and across continents, as Joy and Rachel navigate the complexities of family, faith, and destiny. It is a story of resilience, courage, and the power of love to overcome even the darkest of secrets.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 199 x 130 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471141003