**PRE-ORDER NOW!**A brand-new page-turning historical saga from the bestselling author of A Shilling for a Wife, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin Manchester, 1867 Mara longs for a peaceful life free of violence and poverty. But she has married into the O’Hara family, who have a reputation for their drunkenness and quick tempers. Her eldest stepson Conrad is the worst of them all – a brute and a criminal who makes Mara’s life a misery. But then Conrad is accused of a crime he didn’t commit, and Mara is the only one who can prove his innocence. Perhaps this is her chance to finally free her family from his toxic influence . . . Will Mara clear Conrad’s name, or will she have the courage to break free from her stepson’s villainy? ——————— Readers love Emma Hornby: ‘Similar to Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, Emma Hornby tells a brilliant story that will keep you guessing with twists and turns. Pure talent’ ‘Emma Hornby’s books just keep getting better and better. Honest, gritty, lovely characters’ ‘Keep writing Emma, you are very talented and can’t wait for your next book. I’ve read them all’ ‘Emma is a wonderful storyteller and I can’t wait for the next one!’ ‘Thank you again Emma Hornby for a captivating read’ ‘Another beautifully written story by Emma Hornby’]]>
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