Maid of Steel

In 1911, Emma, a young woman from New York, is sent to Ireland by her parents to learn about her family history and distract her from the suffrage movement. There, she meets Thomas, a hotelier who dreams of being loved by his actress wife, Alice. Emmas arrival in Ireland leads her to discover family secrets and become involved in the Irish Womens Suffrage Society, where she falls in love with a political activist named Jack.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

In 1911, against her mother's wishes, Emma, a quiet New Yorker, harbors a burning desire to secure the right to vote. Her parents, seeking to quell her involvement in the growing suffrage movement, send her away to spend time learning about her grandparents' origins. Meanwhile, in Queenstown, southern Ireland, hotelier Thomas yearns for love and recognition from his actress wife, Alice. On their wedding day, Alice's father assured Thomas that adoration would come with time. However, eight years have passed, and Alice's plans diverge from her husband's, leaving him behind in her pursuit of equality and a more exciting life.

Emma's arrival in Ireland brings with it a chance encounter that sets her on a path of discovery. She stumbles upon family secrets and becomes deeply involved in the Irish Women's Suffrage Society in Cork. As Emma delves deeper into the cause, she finds herself drawn to a young man named Jack, who shares her passion for social justice. Their forbidden love affair unfolds against the backdrop of the suffrage movement, adding an emotional layer to Emma's journey.

Through her experiences, Emma learns the importance of standing up for what she believes in and fighting for equality. She realizes that love and passion can be powerful tools for change and that sometimes, the greatest challenges can lead to the most rewarding rewards.

In the end, Emma's determination and courage help pave the way for women's suffrage in Ireland, and her love story serves as a reminder that love and social justice can coexist in harmony.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915352699