Product Description

'Throw it to the dogs! Do as I say or by Christ I'll do it myself and throw you in after it!'

Tyler Cadell's cruel order spells heartbreak for his wife Garnet and their new-born baby. She flees to save herself, but cannot save her child and the memory of that tragic loss haunts her days.
Taken in by a band of Black Country Romanies, Garnet is touched by the warmth and generosity of the gypsy people, even if not all of them offer her an equally charitable welcome. Although loved by their leader, Judah Kane, Garnet moves on once she has regained her strength and determines to take revenge on her husband. Meanwhile Tyler has assumed the role of grieving widower in order to ally his fortune with that of Lady Olivia Denton: the reappearance of his legal wife would be a major inconvenience. Indulging his voracious sexual appetite with the sensual gypsy girl, Marisa, Tyler learns of Garnet's whereabouts and determines to be rid of her once and for all.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #221814 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Coventry Evening Telegraph
'A compelling read, for all the heart-breaking agony.'

Review
'A dramatic saga calculated to grip readers from the opening line.' (Keswick Reminder )

'This is dramatic, gritty stuff.' (Bookseller )

'A compelling read, for all the heart-breaking agony.' (Coventry Evening Telegraph )

'Passionate storytelling by Shropshire's contender for the late Dame Catherine Cookson's crown.' (Driffield Post )

Bookseller
'This is dramatic, gritty stuff.'

Customer Reviews

Peppercorn Woman - A Gripping Read
This book is definitely one of Meg Hutchinson's best. The suspense gripped me from the moment I read the first few pages. It has all the traditional elements of a family saga but with a healthy dose of murder, mystery and intrigue. It effectively covers and breaks down the perceived boundaries of class, social status and race. All this combines to make a totally compelling read. Definitely at the top of my current list of favourites.

Meg Hutchinson at her best, the end has a surprising twist
Meg Hutchinson at her best. There is a gentle touch thoughout the whole book, by both the gypies and the heroine. Hutchinson has not lost her touch and this must be amongst her best so far. I have read them all and would strongly recommend this to all, especially to her fans