Runaway Daughter

In Joanna Rees' novel "The Runaway Daughter," Anna Darton is on the run from a crime she committed. She finds salvation in London with Nancy, a sassy American dancer at the Zip nightclub. Vita buries her guilty conscience and falls in love with Archie Fenwick, but her past catches up with her, threatening to lose everything she holds dear.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 496 pages
\n Publication date: 22 August 2019
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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The Runaway Daughter, penned by the talented Joanna Rees, serves as the captivating inaugural installment in the sweeping historical trilogy known as A Stitch in Time. Set in the year 1926, the story revolves around Anna Darton, a young woman who finds herself on the run, desperately trying to escape the consequences of a terrible crime she was coerced into committing. Left alone and frightened in the bustling city of London, salvation appears in the form of Nancy, a sassy American dancer who captivates the audience at the notorious nightclub, the Zip. Taking on the alias of Vita Casey, Anna immerses herself in a world of dancing, parties, flapper girls, and fashion, hoping to start a new life free from her past troubles. However, as she gets closer to the enigmatic Archie Fenwick, Vita begins to bury her guilty conscience, believing in his promise of love and unwavering support. Little does she know, her secret past is rapidly catching up with her, threatening to unravel everything she holds dear. When the people closest to her begin to suffer, Vita is forced to confront her past head-on, risking everything she has worked so hard to build. This gripping tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the consequences of one's actions will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through the tumultuous world of 1920s London.

\n Weight: 352g\n
Dimension: 131 x 196 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781447266709\n \n