“With unimaginable grief and betrayal, Jane Saville is forced to reside in a cottage near the towering shadows of Salisbury Cathedral and make her own way…”
Fiona McIntosh is a firm favourite of Book Club readers and delivers again in time for your holiday reading list.
Jane Saville is an intelligent, sturdy personality devoted to botanical artistry and science. But she is young and vulnerable when she faces the diabolical betrayals of both her mother and sister. This is London in 1902 and the rules of society trump the laws of sensibilities. It is important to preserve reputation.
With unimaginable grief and betrayal, Jane is forced to reside in a cottage near the towering shadows of Salisbury Cathedral and make her own way.
The Fallen Woman is historical fiction at its finest with the resolute hardworking, gracious Jane at its heart. Overcoming shame, that is not hers to carry, is one of her admirable traits and all the pieces of the story fall into place with romance and drama – all the ingredients that will satisfy Fiona’s fans.
Sue Reid
Read By Reid NZ
Penguin Publishers
ISBN 978176049293