Set against the harsh and gritty background of the Industrial Revolution, this is a story of poverty and star-crossed love, of sexual exploitation and deceit, of greed, murder and revenge. Luther Dearne has made a fortune wheeling and dealing with the wealthy ironmasters of South Riding, and by cheating the Swedish shippers who bring their iron to sell in England. Rich, powerful and apparently above the law, he has everything his heart desires - except children. When one day a woman turns up in the tavern with an orphaned little girl for sale, Luther does not hesitate, he buys her. Little does he know that Lissie, with her great beauty and mysterious origins, whom his wife hates at first sight, will prove to be both his greatest joy and his deepest heartache - and finally his undoing.
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She writes with authority, skill and confidence . . . a real old-style Victorian drama . . . [with] a mix and balance of wickedness and purity (Elizabeth Gill, author of The Secret )
A gritty and realistic tale . . . This book paints a vivid picture of the harshness of life for many.The characters are so richly drawn and authentic that they pull the reader along in the story effortlessly. A very satisfying read (Anne Bennett, author of To Have and to Hold )
A powerful and page-turning saga (Dee Williams, author of Sunshine After Rain )
Hard hitting and powerful, this gritty tale features an appealing heroine, a dashing hero, and a whole host of intriguing characters ranging from the charming to the downright evil. The out-of-the-ordinary North Country setting adds flavour to the plot and the dialogue pulls no punches. Catherine King has written a first-rate novel (Maureen Lee )
A gritty and realistic tale . . . This book paints a vivid picture of the harshness of life for many.The characters are so richly drawn and authentic that they pull the reader along in the story effortlessly. A very satisfying read (Anne Bennett, author of To Have and to Hold )
A powerful and page-turning saga (Dee Williams, author of Sunshine After Rain )
Hard hitting and powerful, this gritty tale features an appealing heroine, a dashing hero, and a whole host of intriguing characters ranging from the charming to the downright evil. The out-of-the-ordinary North Country setting adds flavour to the plot and the dialogue pulls no punches. Catherine King has written a first-rate novel (Maureen Lee )
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* The grit of Meg Hutchinson, the sweep and scope of Barbara Taylor Bradford - a first class saga.
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By sweetlady
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I have never been a keen reader but the Catherine King Books have Sparked my interest.
I can not put her books down.
Well written, you feel every punch that is delivered, every lump to the throat, the character does. You feel the warmth of the smiles and the pain of the heartache.
nothing else to say other than FANTASTIC.
but read "Silk and Steel" Next
I can not put her books down.
Well written, you feel every punch that is delivered, every lump to the throat, the character does. You feel the warmth of the smiles and the pain of the heartache.
nothing else to say other than FANTASTIC.
but read "Silk and Steel" Next
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By Sadie
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If you like this sort of reading this is a must buy. I could not put the book down, it transports you into the lives of these women, brilliant author. I have already pre-ordered her next book which is yet to come onto the book shelves. All I can say is please write more books Catherine King.
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all the books by this writer are brillant i have enjoyed them all and cant wait for the next one. The delivery service makes my life so much easier.
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a briliant read
i give this book 5 stars a briliant read i ejoyed it very much, the story in this book is outstanding,
i have passed this book around my family and freinds and they have... Read more
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Published 11 days ago by carole ann lloyd
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Very good like all her books.
I have just finished reading this book as like all the other Catherine King books I have read, I thoroughly enjoyed it. This author certainly knows how to draw the reader in. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jackieed
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Woman of iron
A great read. I was completely gripped with all the amazing twists and turns of the two main characters. Good around.
Published 1 month ago by LOUISE Adams
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A decent read
Easy to read and understand, especially when you're a bit sleepy at night. the storyline is quite good and I like books in this era. Read more
Published 4 months ago by kaye_f1
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women of iron
Catherine king has done it again her books are brilliant i have read them all so Catherine could you write a bit faster cant wait for your next book
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Noreen Walton
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Keep them coming
Another brilliant book by Catherine King - have read all that become available - keep informing me when new books are avaialble
Published 4 months ago by Mrs C A McCarroll
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Very Poorly Written
A very predictable story line and very poorly written. I persevered to more than half way before giving up.
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