The Dock Girl's Shame: A BRAND NEW gritty, emotional saga from AnneMarie Brear for 2024

In Wakefield, Yorkshire in 1871, Loretta Chambers works at her father's boatyard, struggling to keep it afloat due to the railways taking trade away. When Matteo Falcone arrives, he brings hope and a yearning for a different life, but Loretta cannot leave her father alone. One reckless moment leaves her with a secret that could ruin her life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2024
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd

In Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1871, Loretta Chambers has dedicated her life to her father's boatyard, facing the challenges of declining trade due to the railways. However, the arrival of Matteo Falcone, a charming Italian man, brings a glimmer of hope and a longing for a different life. Despite her deep affection for Matteo, Loretta cannot leave her father alone, and a reckless moment leads to a secret that she must struggle to keep hidden. Tragedy strikes the boatyard, leaving Loretta feeling more alone than ever. Always a dutiful daughter, she carries a shame that could ruin her life forever.

AnneMarie Brear is praised for her gritty and compelling sagas that captivate readers from the very first page. Her books are known for their mesmerizing storytelling, holding readers' attention until the very end. Fenella J. Miller, Lizzie Lane, and numerous readers have expressed their love for Brear's books, praising their ability to keep readers engaged and captivated until the very last page.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 237 x 160 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837512355