Publisher's Synopsis
A 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 uses fists and threats to keep her in check. When Sally gives birth, however, she knows she must do anything to save her child from her husband's clutches. She escapes with her baby and flees for the belching chimneys of Manchester, in search of her only relative. Joseph, will stop at nothing to find her and 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. A fresh start does not come without a price...