Description
The compelling, powerful story of two women, separated by a hundred years, but linked by the lives they choose and the decisions they make.
1849: Bess Hardemon arrives at the grimly Dickensian Priors Heath school, little knowing that she will one day end up as an inspiring and legendary headmistress - but at considerable personal cost.
1970: Sarah Beckett is delighted to gain a place at Priors Heath - as much for the pride of her parents as for herself - but will she fit in?
The plight of a nineteenth century schoolteacher, trapped by her duty to her job, is mirrored by a modern day woman's fight to escape the shackles of a broken marriage. Bess Hardemon, a tough and canny young teacher is determined to make a difference at her new school. At the cost of her own chance of finding love, Bess remains trapped by her duty, a confinement echoed a century later by Sarah, who must make her own choice between duty and her efforts to save a broken marriage.
The compelling, powerful story of two women, separated by a hundred years, but linked by the lives they choose and the decisions they make.
About the Author
Katharine McMahon is the author of ten novels, including The Alchemist's Daughter and The Crimson Rooms, that focus on astonishing women and their ability to find a voice and make a mark, even at times and in societies when they are risking everything. The Rose of Sebastopol was a Richard & Judy pick and a Sunday Times bestseller. http://www.katharinemcmahon.com
Reviews
A satisfying multi-nuanced treatment of what women want and the sacrifices they make to acheive. * IRISH EXAMINER *
Book Information
ISBN 9780753825457
Author Katharine McMahon
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 276g
Dimensions(mm) 155mm * 201mm * 29mm
