Product Description

Maddy Kiernan knows her situation is desperate. With her parents dead, her brother Thomas is left as guardian to her and her sister Carmel, and Thomas, Maddy is all too aware, only cares about himself. When his plans to marry the daughter of the Protestant canal agent backfire Thomas takes off to Liverpool, leaving the girls to fend for themselves. Taking the momentous decision to follow their brother, Maddy leaves for Liverpool. Within days the girls are destitute, reduced to living in a cellar, their money gone. Eventually, Maddy finds work as a maid to an old lady, becoming her unpaid companion and sole beneficiary of her will. But Maddy has to promise not to marry until the woman who has rescued her and her sister dies. When Maddy meets a young seaman she realises she may have to choose between love and that promise…

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #63113 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

Bradford Telegraph & Argus
'A very enjoyable, realistic tale of a bygone era' Bradford Telegraph & Argus

Review
'A very enjoyable, realistic tale of a bygone era' Bradford Telegraph & Argus (Bradford Telegraph & Argus )

'A page-turning and beautifully written novel. The loves and tragedies of the Kiernan siblings will keep you hooked until the very end' Irish World (Irish World )

About the Author
Lyn Andrews was born and raised in Liverpool. She is the author of many novels, one of which was shortlisted for Romantic Novelists’ Association Award; her last few novels have all been Sunday Times Top Ten bestsellers.

Customer Reviews

A Brilliant Read!!
This was the first book that I read of Lyn Andrews. It was excellent from front to cover. I found myself staying up late at night just to finish it - You just cannot put it down!

It has real life drama, romance and a wonderful ending. I recommend this for everyone to read, a book not to be missed. Trust me when I say read this book, you wont regret it.