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The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl

By: AnneMarie Brear
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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THE TOP 50 BESTSELLER, a gritty, historical saga from author AnneMarie Brear

Can she keep the baby she loves?

Yorkshire Dales 1850

As a terrible storm rages, Annabelle Wallis is shocked to find a distressed young woman at her cottage door, heavy with child. Moments later a baby girl is born. But by dawn, the mother has vanished, leaving behind the helpless child wrapped only in a silk peacock shawl.

When news spreads that Lady Eliza Hartley, sister to wealthy estate owner, John Hartley, has been found dead, Annabelle realises the terrible secret she has stumbled on. Terrified she’ll be blamed for Eliza’s death, Annabelle flees to the filthy slums of York, where she plans to raise the precious orphan as her own.

The cobbled streets of York’s slums are no place for a young woman like Annabelle or a Hartley babe and John Hartley is determined to bring them both home. But Annabelle proves impossible to find.

Annabelle can’t hide forever from the wealthy Hartley family, but can she ever give up the baby she loves?

The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl is an emotional story of strength and love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw.

©2022 AnneMarie Brear (P)2022 Boldwood Books Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction
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When the story started to unfold I didn’t want to put it down but you have to sleep sometime

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I really loved this book from start to finish, a tale of love and hardship, and a happy ending, Ann Dover is an amazing narrator her gentle tones add to the story, all in all a wonderful book.

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This book was a great read, all the better for Anne Dover being the narrator who brings a book to life. I highly recommend this book and shall be reading more from AnneMarie Brear. My only regret is that the book finishes to suddenly.

My first book from this author

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Should you wish a pleasant read to while away an afternoon this is one of those books - with interesting characters, set in a difficult & harsh environment where privileged, money and standing meant everything.

A good gentle read - I loved it

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This story is enjoyable easy to listen to I hope there will be another in the series

Enjoyable

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