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ebook / ISBN-13: 9780755372911

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Carrying a dark secret of her own, can she face those of her new husband too?

Dramatic and utterly compelling, A Dream of Her Own is a heart-warming saga from Benita Brown about despair and hope, passion and heartache, and the strength of true friendship. Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.


It’s a cold winter’s night in 1906 but nothing can dampen the high spirits of Constance Bannerman and her fellow skivvy and best friend, Nella. For tomorrow, Constance can escape her life of drudgery at Doctor Sowerby’s home in Newcastle by marrying her handsome sweetheart, the prosperous John Edington.

But Constance’s last night of servitude is to end in terror. As a final act of spite, Mrs Sowerby throws her out of the house late that evening where she is met by the doctor’s dissolute son, Gerald. In the front yard, surrounded by freezing fog, Gerald attacks and rapes her. Distraught and unsure of what to do, Constance marries John the next day with a heavy heart. She cannot tell John what has happened, for his is a respectable family, and shame will not allow her to reveal the truth to Nella. But the worst is yet to come, for John Edington himself has a shocking secret that will make Constance feel more alone than ever…

What readers are saying about A Dream of Her Own:

‘This is a wonderfully compelling read that pulls you right into the world of turn-of-the-century Newcastle… the setting is so incredibly well portrayed, I walked the streets with Constance and Nella

‘This is my favourite Benita Brown book! This book has scandal, romance and betrayal. It has everything, I just didn’t want to put it down

Five stars

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You won't be able to put it down
Yours Magazine
Romance, heartache and local history make a magical mixture...passion on every page
Northern Echo
A story of hope and determination... a really good read
Historical Novels Review
A wonderfully evocative tale
Lancashire Evening Post