{"product_id":"mothers-wives-and-daughters","title":"Mothers, Wives And Daughters By Hood, Evelyn","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn Hood.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill promises and choices lead to happiness or heartbreak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotland, 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Working class Christy Craig marries the wild and wealthy Andrew Melville and has his children, a unequal union frowned upon by both families. While Andrew is away at sea working as an apprentice marine engineer Christy pursues a career producing perfume and cosmetics, causing tension between herself and Andrew, who believes she should devote herself to their two small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA family tragedy eventually drives Andrew to New Zealand, leaving Christy at home to look after her family and channel her energy into revitalising her father''s soap-making business. When Andrew begins calling on Isobel Armstrong an old childhood flame, old passions and temptations are reignited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYears later, their daughter Ailsa seeks a reconciliation with her estranged father while navigating her own dreams of becoming a writer amidst the chaos of love and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Andrew returns for his mother''s funeral, Ailsa seeks reconciliation with her estranged father who she adored while navigating her own dreams of becoming a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut wartime also means great love and loss for Ailsa. And all the while she dreams of fostering stronger ties with her father.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreviously published as The Promise Box by Louise James\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.'' - Rosie Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''If you like Catherine Cookson, you''ll love Evelyn Hood''s books.'' - Lizzie Lane\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Evelyn Hood''s characters step off the page and into your heart.'' - Sheila Riley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you''ll never want to say goodbye to.'' - Jane Lark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.'' - Kate Eastham\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.'' - Tracy Baines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood''s sagas deeply satisfying'' - Maisie Thomas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood'' - Renita D''Silva\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Scotland''s Catherine Cookson'' - Scots Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Hood is immaculate in her historical detail'' - Scottish Herald\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Quite simply, I couldn''t put it down. A rich and rewarding read'' - Emma Blair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland''s Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice'' - Scots Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Touching, romantic and unforgettable'' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Love all her books'' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories'' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''I cannot put her books down'' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Love everything Evelyn Hood writes'' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story'' - Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57836106514814,"sku":"NW9781806003679","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/mothers-wives-and-daughters","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}