A Woman of Courage: A heart-warming historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

In the late 19th century, A Woman of Courage is a heartwarming saga by Rita Bradshaw about Josie Gray, who is trapped in a living nightmare and fights to make a good life for her child.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Survival is an act of resistance. Set in the late 19th century, Rita Bradshaw's captivating tale, "A Woman of Courage," unfolds across Sunderland and New York.

It's 1890, and Josie Gray, a youthful and captivating fifteen-year-old, finds herself captivated by Adam McGuigan, the youngest son of a notorious and influential crime family. Adam's charm and charisma sweep Josie off her feet, as he weaves a web of lies and promises that entrap her. On her sixteenth birthday, he persuades Josie to marry him, promising a fairytale ending. However, the reality of their union is far from ideal. On their wedding night, Josie discovers herself trapped in a living nightmare, with no one to turn to for help. The situation spirals out of control, and when her life is endangered, she must escape with her baby son. Seeking refuge in a different country, Josie embarks on a relentless journey to create a better life for her child. Love finds its way back into her life, but the McGuigan family's influence looms large. When the day of reckoning arrives, Josie must face the ultimate test of her resilience and courage. Can she survive the consequences that await her?

Weight: 726g
Dimension: 164 x 244 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035000319