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A Promise Given
In the grand tradition of Josephine Cox and Catherine Cookson.Stunned by her stepmother's accusation that she killed her beloved little brother, Rachel Cade is even more shocked to find she is at the mercy of the village's evil Magistrate Bedworth who sends her to the workhouse to await trial. There, Rachel is convinced her fate is sealed, but she has reckoned without the actions of handsome landowner Jared Lytton who comes to her rescue.Despite being vindicated, Rachel is forced to leave the village. Life is tough and she has to struggle to survive until she meets the widow Beulah Thomas and her son William. Working on their farm, she is treated with kindness and when William asks for her hand in marriage, she agrees - more out of gratitude than out of love. But Rachel cannot forget Jared Lytton, whose path seems destined to cross hers.
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420 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 7, 1999
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Meg Hutchinson
36 books26 followersThis author has also released books under the name Margaret Astbury.
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March 9, 2011
In Catherine Cookson vein, but far less formulaic - not that I've anything against 'the formula': it's something comfortable to turn to when your mind has been stretched enough & you just want a comfortable read. Meg Hutchinson hits the spot.
May 13, 2019
Wonderful page-turner!!!
One thing I love about Meg Hutchinson's books is that they are not entirely predictable. There is always a surprise, an unexpected twist in the plot that creeps up on the reader without warning. This story is no different--a tale about a young woman whose pride is both her strength and weakness. Like a lot of women in this series, this one is decidedly blind when it comes to love, though it seems more to do with stubbornness than naivete. As well, she has a horrid mother, a sad father, and friends who share her joys and her sorrows in poverty. It's one emotional roller coaster ride with, as usual, a roster of villains you will definitely hate! I love it!
One thing I love about Meg Hutchinson's books is that they are not entirely predictable. There is always a surprise, an unexpected twist in the plot that creeps up on the reader without warning. This story is no different--a tale about a young woman whose pride is both her strength and weakness. Like a lot of women in this series, this one is decidedly blind when it comes to love, though it seems more to do with stubbornness than naivete. As well, she has a horrid mother, a sad father, and friends who share her joys and her sorrows in poverty. It's one emotional roller coaster ride with, as usual, a roster of villains you will definitely hate! I love it!
May 21, 2014
This was the first book I read from Meg Hutchinson. I absolutely loved it. From the first page when the little children in rags are begging standing outside the pub waiting for their dad. This story tugs at your heart. It is very powerful, sad, harrowing in places but a beautiful story. Enjoy all the emotions she lays out for the reader.
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