County Mayo, Ireland, 1947. In the worst winter in living memory, Ruby Flynn is rescued from the tiny cottage on the Atlantic coast where her family has perished. She is one of the storm orphans, taken in by nuns to be educated for a life in service. Now she must find her own way in the outside world. The FitzDeane family have a thriving shipping business in Liverpool and they also own beautiful Ballyford Castle in Mayo. When Ruby is appointed as their nursery maid, a dangerous attraction to the young Lord FitzDeane begins to grow. Soon the tragedies and secrets that link her family to his will threaten to overwhelm them. The darkest sins cast the longest shadows.

The enthralling story of one Irish family, haunted by ancient wrongs.

About the Author
Nadine Dorries grew up in a working-class family in Liverpool and spent a great deal of time in Mayo with her Irish grandmother. She trained as a nurse and has been the MP for Mid-Bedfordshire since 2005. She has three daughters.

Reviews
A riveting tale packed full of history, love and deceit from the bestselling author of The Four Streets * OK! Magazine *
A dark, realistic, moving portrait of life back in the day -- Kimberley Chambers
Truly engaging to read... a stunning family saga from the bestselling author of The Four Streets Trilogy... This is the kind of story that you get completely wrapped up in' * Bookshelf Butterfly *



Book Information
ISBN 9781784082208
Author Nadine Dorries
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint Head of Zeus
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC