A Widow's Hope

di Evelyn Hood (Autore)

Abbie Andrews (Narratore)

Boldwood Books, 2025

'If you like Catherine Cookson, you’ll love Evelyn Hood’s books.’ Lizzie Lane ?????????? A Scottish historical saga of loss, love and hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Val Wood ?? Can a widow find hope again after tragedy? Portsoy Harbour, Scotland 1865 After tragically losing her husband at sea Eppie Watt must support herself, her daughter Charlotte and mother-in-law and sets to work packing and selling herring in Portsoy Harbour. When her mother-in-law passes, poor Charlotte is sent home to be cared for by Eppie’s family. Estranged from those she loves, Eppie battles dreadful loneliness. Eppie is thrilled when offered a housekeeper position to Alexander Geddes, a wealthy widower, businessman and father to headstrong Duncan and cloistered Lydia. But Andrew’s mother, old Mrs Geddes is set against Eppie and as her interference intensifies, Alexander is left with no choice but to ask his mother to leave. Although well cared for, spiteful Mrs Geddes seeks her revenge by spreading scandalous rumours that her son and Eppie are having an affair. Alexander, trying to shield Eppie from gossip proposes, but Eppie is unwilling to marry without love. But when Charlotte finally comes to live with them, old conflicts are addressed and a new sense of calm finally descends on the Geddes family. After loss, can there be peace and happiness and will Eppie find her happy-ever -after? Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer ?? Previously published in paperback as Voices from the Sea PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'An engrossing read, I loved it and am sure you will too' - Fenella J. Miller 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you’ll love Evelyn Hood’s books.’ - Lizzie Lane ‘Evelyn Hood’s characters step off the page and into your heart. ’ - Sheila Riley ‘This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.’ - Jane Lark 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas ‘Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood’ – Renita D’Silva 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine ‘Hood is immaculate in her historical detail’ - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine ‘Touching, romantic and unforgettable’ - Reader Review ‘Love all her books’ - Reader Review ‘Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories’ - Reader Review ‘I cannot put her books down’ - Reader Review ‘Love everything Evelyn Hood writes’ - Reader Review ‘Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story’ - Reader Review

• Autore: Evelyn Hood
• Narratore: Abbie Andrews
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 09:41:20
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Boldwood Books
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9781806001941