{"product_id":"9780552173230","title":"A Shilling for a Wife","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Hornby, Emma \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 04\/05\/2017,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 448 pages, none,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780552173230,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**Don't miss Emma Hornby's gripping new wartime saga, A SISTER'S FIGHT**----------------------------The bestselling debut saga novel of 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowerful, absorbing storytelling that fans of sagas by Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Maggie Hope will adore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSally Swann thought life couldn't get much worse. Then a single coin changed hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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 . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e----------------------------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'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43697283301420,"sku":"9780552173230","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780552173230_45e9545f-7b8b-489f-824f-4d44a8c811dc.jpg?v=1759660031","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9780552173230","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}