{"product_id":"the-maids-disgrace-9780552175777","title":"The Maids Disgrace","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Don''t miss Emma Hornby''s gripping new wartime saga, A SISTER''S FIGHT**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e---------------------\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gritty and page-turning historical saga from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Shilling for a Wife\u003c\/i\u003e, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eManchester, 1842\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhoebe Parsons is a liar...a shameless harlot with unscrupulous morals...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhoebe Parsons is destitute, disgraced, and alone. After her mistress tragically dies, Phoebe is forced back onto the poverty-ridden streets of Manchester by her unforgiving new master. Desperately searching for work as a domestic maid, Phoebe soon discovers her reputation is in ruins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFearing for her future and haunted by the harshness of her abandonment, Phoebe finds herself living with thieves and drunks in the smog and squalor - until she meets Victor Hayes. An officer removed from his duty and shamed by a cruel lie, Mr Hayes is a kind face among the uncertain threat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA captivating read * Woman's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003eA woman’s lot was shocking in the 1850s as this Cooksonlike saga brilliantly describes... Have some tissues handy! * Peterborough Telegraph on A Shilling for a Wife *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders love Emma Hornby:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Similar to Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, Emma Hornby tells a brilliant story that will keep you guessing with twists and turns. Pure talent.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Emma Hornby's books just keep getting better and better. Honest, gritty, lovely characters.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Keep writing Emma, you are very talented and can't wait for your next book. I've read them all.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Emma is a wonderful storyteller and I can't wait for the next one!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Thank you again Emma Hornby for a captivating read'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Another beautifully written story by Emma Hornby'\u003c\/p\u003e * Amazon reader reviews *","brand":"Transworld Publishers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738388934999,"sku":"9780552175777","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780552175777.jpg?v=1720047810","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-maids-disgrace-9780552175777","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}