{"product_id":"mothers-wives-and-daughters-1","title":"Mothers, Wives and Daughters","description":"Discover the emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn Hood.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen working class Christy Craig marries the wild and wealthy Andrew Melville, an unequal union is formed, frowned upon by both families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Andrew is away at sea, Christy pursues a career producing perfume and cosmetics, causing tension with Andrew who believes she should devote herself to their two small children and himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a family tragedy drives Andrew to New Zealand, Christy is left at home juggling family life and revitalising her father’s soap-making business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile Andrew begins calling on Isobel Armstrong an old childhood flame and old passions and temptations are reignited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Andrew finally returns home for his mother’s funeral seeking reconciliation – some welcome him more than others…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer. A heartfelt historical read about survival and reconciliation from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e\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":"Boldwood Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57399362584920,"sku":"9781806003679","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781806003679_2170eb30-2d20-4d6b-b11e-d6e1f5aa11e3.jpg?v=1780454760","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/mothers-wives-and-daughters-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}