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A Daughter’s War

A powerful and romantic WWII saga from the bestselling author

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A Daughter’s War

By: Emma Hornby
Narrated by: Penelope Freeman
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The second book in the page-turning Worktown Girls at War series, from the bestselling author of A Shilling for a Wife, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.

At seventeen, Renee Rushmore lives at home with her father Ivan - a cruel man who rules the house with an iron fist and keeps Renee isolated and alone. She is desperate to escape him, but with no friends to help her, what hope does she have?

Then war breaks out. With factories and farms looking to take on female workers, Renee dares to hope that her freedom might be within grasp. And when she hears through a kindly local farmhand named Jimmy that Oak Valley Farm is in need of help, she might just have found her chance.

But her father's eyes are on her day and night. With the help of Jimmy, will Renee be able to escape Ivan's cruelty and find happiness at last?

© Emma Hornby 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

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Authentic, compelling . . . another winner for a northern author who has her home county written right across her heart.
Emma brings earthy authenticity to her ever-popular sagas
Praise for Emma Hornby:
'Compelling. A gripping and powerful tale of vengeance and reprisal'
'Emma Hornby writes strong, working-class women with heart and humour. The book is an absolute joy'
'I loved the twists and turns. The emotional pull on my heartstrings was exquisite. Emma Hornby is a natural storyteller who always delivers and, from the first words to the last, my attention was captured. Read this story at your leisure, read it on the bus or on the train, in your lounge or in your bed - but you must read it. Storytelling at its best'
'Edge of your seat drama, a book not to be missed!'
'A moving picture of an abused mother's love for her family, beautifully written and enthralling from the very first word'
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Loved this story and all its characters another great read from Emma can't wait for next one

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Absolutely loved this book! The narrator was simply magnificent. Looking forward to the next book.

Fantastic!

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