by Karen Abbott
First published 2011
Beatrice Rossall's world crumbles when her father's death leaves her penniless and responsible for baby Daisy. Desperate, Bea turns to a callous mill owner for work, but his vile demands revolt her. Blacklisted, Bea has no choice but to track down Daisy's elusive father. But the man named by Daisy's late mother denies all knowledge of the affair. With no money and nowhere to go, Bea faces a bleak future until an unexpected opportunity arises, offering her a glimmer of hope.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
309 pages · Paperback · Ulverscroft Large Print Books
Content warnings: abuse