An utterly compelling,dramatic and heartbreaking love story.

Following their father's death in a mining accident, sisters Eve, Mary and Nell journey to the Michaelmas fair at Gateshead to be put up for hire - it is that or face the workhouse. Eve, who has looked after her younger sisters since their mother's death, cannot bear the thought of them being separated so she is indebted to innkeeper, Caleb Travis, when he takes pity on her and agrees to hire them all. Over the years, Eve's gratitude towards him turns to love, but Caleb is blind to Eve's feelings as he is infatuated with Mary. It is to take many more years of heartache before he realises his mistake.

A compelling north-easternsaga, in the tradition of Josephine Cox. 'Warm, inspired historical writing...a masterful author' North Wales Chronicle

About the Author
Rita Bradshaw was born in Northamptonshire, where she still lives today with her husband. She has written many successful novels under a pseudonym and several delightful sagas under her own name.

Reviews
Praise for Rita Bradshaw: 'Catherine Cookson fans will enjoy discovering a new author who writes in a similar vein * Home and Family *
If you like gritty, rags-to-riches Northern sagas, you'll enjoy this * Family Circle *
What an emotional rollercoaster ride of a book! It grabs your attention from page one and does not let go until the end * Sunderland Echo *
Displaying an uncanny ability to spin a good yarn * Sunderland Echo *
All published writers have skill and creativity, but a few have more. It's called magic. I'm beginning to believe Bradshaw has it! * Historical Novels Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9780755338191
Author Rita Bradshaw
Format Paperback
Page Count 480
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 257g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 116mm * 31mm