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The Riverside Maid

by Annemarie Brear

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A new life along the River Calder

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A new life along the River Calder

Set in Victorian Yorkshire, the story centres on Fliss Atkins, an orphan raised at her uncle’s pub, the Bay Horse Inn. Her meeting with Oscar Nolan opens the possibility of travel and a life beyond the familiar, while her ties to friends Lorrie and Meg complicate the choice. After tragedy brings an unexpected opportunity, Fliss must consider whether a change in fortune can deliver the happiness she hopes for. The river setting and pub anchor a saga about belonging, difficult family ties, friendship and the uncertain promise of starting over.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers who enjoy historical family sagas set in Victorian Britain.
  • Readers interested in stories about friendship, family hardship and the prospect of a fresh start.
  • Fans of Dilly Court or Rosie Godwin, as suggested by the publisher.

Themes

Belonging and homeFamily hardshipFriendshipStarting overFortune and happiness

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Book overview

Don't miss the emotional next instalment in AnneMarie Brear's bestselling Waterfront Women series

From rags to riches... but will happiness follow?

Orphaned as a child, Fliss Atkins has spent her life working at her uncle's pub, The Bay Horse Inn, nestled along the banks of the River Calder. Life has been anything but easy for Fliss. Her aunt is unloving, and her older cousin Gerald is cruel.

Then she meets Oscar Nolan, whose adventurous spirit makes her wonder if there might be more to life beyond the only home she's known. Could Oscar and his dreams of travel be her chance at a fresh start? The thought is tempting, but leaving her best friends, Lorrie and Meg, and their beloved families behind seems unimaginable.

When tragedy strikes, Fliss is presented with an unexpected opportunity to shape a new life for herself. But will new riches bring her the happiness she longs for, or will it lead to even greater troubles for this riverside maid?

A compelling and emotional read set in Victorian Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Godwin.

Praise for AnneMarie Brear:

'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Fenella J Miller

'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Lizzie Lane

'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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