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As she loses those she loves, happiness seems beyond her grasp…
Benita Brown weaves a captivating saga in A Safe Harbour – the story of a young woman discovering love in the unlikeliest of places. Perfect for fans of Rita Bradshaw and Annie Murray.
‘Breathe in deeply and you could almost be there’ – Northern Echo
Cullercoats Bay, 1895. Titian-haired Kate Lawson is eighteen when the sea claims her beloved and leaves her with a broken heart – and a shameful secret. Banished from home by her violent father, Kate relies on the kindness of her aunt, until she too is cruelly taken from her.
When Kate meets Richard Adamson, the owner of a fleet of steam trawlers, she knows she should despise the man who’s stealing the livelihood of hardworking fisherfolk – yet she finds herself falling in love with him. Has Kate found her safe harbour at last, or will the sins of the past destroy her chance for happiness?
What readers are saying about A Safe Harbour:
‘For anyone who enjoys a Catherine Cookson novel this book is an absolute must. I have read all of Benita Brown’s novels and find her style of writing engaging with good plots and characters‘
‘If you like books with a bit of a twist Benita Brown is your author, she writes with love, historical knowledge, intrigue and murder‘
‘One of those books you wish would never end‘
Benita Brown weaves a captivating saga in A Safe Harbour – the story of a young woman discovering love in the unlikeliest of places. Perfect for fans of Rita Bradshaw and Annie Murray.
‘Breathe in deeply and you could almost be there’ – Northern Echo
Cullercoats Bay, 1895. Titian-haired Kate Lawson is eighteen when the sea claims her beloved and leaves her with a broken heart – and a shameful secret. Banished from home by her violent father, Kate relies on the kindness of her aunt, until she too is cruelly taken from her.
When Kate meets Richard Adamson, the owner of a fleet of steam trawlers, she knows she should despise the man who’s stealing the livelihood of hardworking fisherfolk – yet she finds herself falling in love with him. Has Kate found her safe harbour at last, or will the sins of the past destroy her chance for happiness?
What readers are saying about A Safe Harbour:
‘For anyone who enjoys a Catherine Cookson novel this book is an absolute must. I have read all of Benita Brown’s novels and find her style of writing engaging with good plots and characters‘
‘If you like books with a bit of a twist Benita Brown is your author, she writes with love, historical knowledge, intrigue and murder‘
‘One of those books you wish would never end‘
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You won't be able to put it down
Romance, heartache and local history make a magical mixture...passion on every page
A story of hope and determination... a really good read
A wonderfully evocative tale