Marrying Miss Martha
Marrying Miss Martha by Anna Jacobs, published by Canelo in September 2018, is a historical fiction novel set in a Lancashire mill-town. The story follows sisters Martha and Penelope, who, after the death of their father, accept a job as teachers for mill owner Jonas Wright. Tasked with educating his four daughters and promising mill workers, the sisters quickly discover that life in Tapton is fraught with unexpected challenges.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love and hardship as the sisters navigate their new roles. Penelope encounters a disgruntled worker, Clem Porter, amidst a riot, while Martha grapples with her growing feelings for Ben Seaton, the father of one of her students. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging glimpse into the complexities of life during the Victorian era.
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Life and love in a Lancashire mill-town
When Captain Merridene dies, his daughters Martha and Penelope are left penniless. They take an unusual job offer – as teachers in the distant town of Tapton, working for mill owner Jonas Wright. They are charged with educating not only Jonas’s four young daughters, but also the more promising mill workers.
But soon they realise life in Tapton will be more complicated than they had bargained for. Caught up in a riot, Penelope meets a disgruntled worker, Clem Porter, whose family have been brought to starvation by a rival mill owner. Meanwhile, Martha is drawn – against her better judgement – to Ben Seaton, the father of one of her students. And just why is Ben quite so attracted to such a seemingly stern woman…?
The sisters must face hardships and challenges in their new lives, but will they also find love?
This unmissable saga from bestseller Anna Jacobs is perfect for fans of Annie Murray, Margaret Dickinson and Kitty Neale.
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