Mother's Dilemma

In the late 1800s, in Northern England, Emma Hornby's novel A Daughter's War tells the story of Minnie Maddox, who takes in unwanted children and finds them good adoptive homes. When Jewel Nightingale, who is pregnant and fleeing her job as a domestic maid, arrives at a house in Bolton's slums, she is promised help by a woman who promises to help her when the child is born. However, Jewel soon discovers the truth about where she came from and must keep herself and her baby safe.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Don't miss Emma Hornby's gripping new wartime saga, "A Daughter's War," out now!

Set in Northern England in the late 1800s, this gritty and page-turning historical saga is sure to captivate fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.

Minnie Maddox, a kind-hearted woman who takes in unwanted children and finds them loving homes, is overjoyed when her neighbor finally becomes a mother after years of trying. However, when the neighbor's baby dies of natural causes while under Minnie's care, she swaps it with one of the infants in her care.

Seventeen-year-old Jewel Nightingale, unaware of her true origins, faces a desperate dilemma when her hateful cousin assaults her and she discovers she is pregnant. Fleeing her job as a domestic maid, she seeks help from a woman who promises to assist her when the child is born. Little does Jewel know that there is a terrible price to pay for her help.

Can Jewel keep herself and her baby safe? And what will happen when she discovers the truth about where she came from?

Emma Hornby is a talented storyteller who weaves a brilliant story with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. Her characters are honest, gritty, and lovable, and her writing is pure talent.

Fans of Emma Hornby's books have been eagerly awaiting her next release, and "A Daughter's War" does not disappoint. With its captivating plot and well-developed characters, this book is sure to be a hit with readers of all ages.

In conclusion, don't miss out on "A Daughter's War" by Emma Hornby. It's a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who enjoys a gripping story with well-developed characters.

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780552175753