Catherine Cookson soars above her rivals Mail on SundayHer characters have the grit of real life Sunday TimesQueen of raw family romances TelegraphIn a house of secrets, can good prevail?Though Sarah comes from the wrong end of the Fifteen Streets, shes always been determined to make the best of her life. And when she attracts the attention of the young David Heatherington, with his kind eyes and gentle voice, it seems her luck is finally on the up.That is, until she meets Davids mother, the indominable Mary Heatherington. A fierce woman who runs a spotless house, Marys authority over the men of her family has never been challenged. So when Sarah arrives and brings with her a liveliness and laughter that has long been absent from the Heatherington household, Mary quickly takes against her.As Sarah struggles to find her place in her new family, she soon discovers that even the people she trusts the most have secrets theyre anxious to hide . . . but how far will they go to keep them?Readers love Cooksons gripping historical sagasStorytelling at its bestCooksons stories are timelessA great choice for a summer readAlways a joy to readCatherine Cookson, UKs top 100 bestselling authors of all time, Nielsen BookScan, July 2024

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