Bøker av Lora Davies

Victorian England, 1846: A gripping and powerful story about one woman's incredible courage in the face of heartbreak, and a secret that if revealed could destroy everything. Six years ago, Bella Farrow lost everything. Desperate and starving, she made a terrible mistake that forced her to abandon her home, her livelihood and her family. And when the only person she trusted her beloved, steadfast husband was killed in a tragic accident, Bella was left alone. She had to make her own way, while keeping her past hidden upon risk of imprisonment, or worse Now Bella is living a quiet life under a secret identity and making a good, honest living. But then a young, handsome man named James Earlham comes to town, and everything changes. Their instant connection disturbs her heart, her peace and her safety. Because Bella knows that for their love to flourish, she will have to reveal the secret that has remained hidden all these years and put her trust in James. Bella's heart tells her to confess everything. But can she be sure James is really who he says he is? Can Bella truly be herself with him? Or is she putting her life in the hands of the one person who could betray her? A page-turning novel about secrets, mistaken trust and the impossibility of hiding from your past, The Widow's Last Secret is a must-read for fans of Kerry Barrett, Kate Morton and Tracy Rees. Readers love Lora Davies: ';Tremendous!!! Sheer escapism, beautifully written. I highly recommend it.' NetGalley reviewer, ';Outstanding, remarkable! A soaring, sweeping, satisfying novel that kept me up late for several nights I didn't want this story to end!' Goodreads reviewer ';Incredible. This book broke me into a million pieces.' @southernbellebooks ';I thoroughly enjoyed this novel I was trying hard not to shed a tear.' Tani Reads ';What a fantastic epic story truly a heart-wrenching read with characters that I'll remember for a long time. If you enjoy historical fiction, this really is a must read!' Carla Kovach ';I felt like I was there loved the characters Highly recommended read.' NetGalley reviewer ';Moving I was totally immersed in this book and couldn't put it down Really enjoyable.' Goodreads reviewer

He kicked and struggled as his sister was carried out through the shallow water to one of the boats. The distance between them seemed to stretch out and out. There was nothing he could do. He cried out to her, his voice hoarse with tears, 'I will find you! I promise!'London, 1820: Nineteen-year-old Mercy, the orphaned daughter of an African prince, has come to live with the well-to-do Dr Stephens and his wife, Catherine, a passionate campaigner for the abolition of slavery.Mercy throws herself into Catherine's work, eager to help until - at an exhibition that has all of London talking - one particular painting makes a disturbing impression on her, conjuring vivid images of creaking wood and the screams of drowning people. Its effect on Dr Stephens is even stronger - a connection that seems almost personal.Meanwhile, Mat, a young black sailor, scours the city in search of the men who kidnapped his sister many years before. When his path crosses with Mercy's and he realises the girl he has been mourning is alive, it sets events in motion that will destroy everything Mercy thought was true about her old life - and her new one.But as the names on Mat's list are found dead, one after the other, the newly reunited siblings face a new danger. Someone is silencing all witnesses to the horrors of their past - and they could be next. But Mercy has had enough of secrets. She will have justice - no matter what the cost.An utterly gripping and powerful novel about family, secrets, identity, and risking everything to be true to yourself. If you liked The Foundling, The Miniaturist or Amy Snow, you will love Daughter of the Shipwreck.See what readers are saying about Daughter of the Shipwreck'Outstanding, remarkable!... A soaring, sweeping, satisfying novel that kept me up late for several nights. The story itself was beyond beautiful... I was hooked. It held my attention, and I didn't want this story to end!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿