Publisher's Synopsis
This moving novel tells the story of Bessie Costrell, a young woman from a working-class family in rural England who defies convention to pursue her dreams. With vivid descriptions of the harsh realities of life in the early twentieth century, and a complex and engaging cast of characters, Ward creates a powerful and uplifting narrative that explores the timeless themes of love, ambition, and the struggle for self-determination.
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