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A Shilling for a Wife

By: Emma Hornby
Narrated by: Penelope Freeman
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of A Shilling for a Wife by Emma Hornby, read by Penelope Freeman.

Sally Swann thought life couldn't get much worse. Then a single coin changed hands.

A dismal cottage in the heart of Bolton, Lancashire, has been Sally's prison since Joseph Goden 'bought' her from the workhouse as his wife. A drunkard and bully, Joseph rules her with a rod of iron, using fists and threats to keep her in check.

When Sally gives birth, however, she knows she must do anything to save her child from her husband's clutches. She manages to escape and, taking her baby, flees for the belching chimneys of Manchester, in search of her only relative.

But with the threat of discovery by Joseph, who will stop at nothing to find her, Sally must fight with every ounce of strength she has to protect herself and her son and finally be with the man who truly loves her. For a fresh start does not come without a price....

A Shilling for a Wife is powerful, absorbing storytelling that is perfect for fans of sagas by Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Maggie Hope.

©2016 Emma Hornby (P)2017 Random House Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Marriage Romance Heartfelt

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Narrator was very good with the voices. Sometimes the story was a wee bit dark.

Good story

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I've listened to soooooooo many of these types of books and this one is really good. it's a well thought out story with depth&mystery. it's moving and not boring or loved up like so many can be . it's a beautifully written peice of work that I would recommend. the title is harsh but the story is so well put together and I would say well done to both the author and narrator

One of the best . out of so many similar titles

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Really enjoyed this book. The story ran to the very end, meaning it didn't finish on a happy ever happy mode as some author's do. Read it I think you'll like it

give it a try

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anther brilliant story. kept my attention throughout the whole book. narration wad excellent. I loved it!!

brilliant

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What an outstanding story, fantastically written.
Twist and turns..sadness and happiness all rolled into one story.
The performance brought each character to life.. amazing.
I recommend this book or audio for everyone to listen too or read.
I give this story 10/10👍

Outstanding story

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