A Daughter’s Secret
A Daughter’s Secret by Anne Bennett, published by HarperCollins in 2007, is a poignant narrative that explores themes of loss, separation, and resilience. This edition spans 598 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Agnes Sullivan, a fifteen-year-old girl who faces a harrowing journey after being raped by her dancing teacher. Forced to leave her home and confront the challenges of an unexpected pregnancy, Aggie seeks refuge in Birmingham, only to find that her new surroundings are fraught with danger.
Readers will encounter a gritty saga that delves into the social conditions surrounding single mothers and the struggles faced by rape victims. As Aggie navigates her precarious situation, she encounters unexpected allies and confronts the realities of her circumstances, all while the looming threat of World War One complicates her hopes for a better future. Anne Bennett’s storytelling captures the emotional depth and determination of her characters, providing an authentic glimpse into their lives during a tumultuous period.
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A moving and gritty saga of loss, separation and hope, as a young girl is forced to leave her home and survive in the backstreets of Birmingham Agnes Sullivan is fifteen when her young brother Tom finds her drunk and crying in the lane near their farm. Her dancing teacher has raped her and abandoned her. Aggie is forced to leave home when she discovers she’s pregnant and Tom, barely a teenager himself, decides the teacher must pay for his actions. Aggie flees to Birmingham, but the safe haven she’s been promised turns out to be too dangerous to stay in. She’s left with few options until someone she would never have spoken to in her former life gives her the help she so desperately needs. But will World War One ruin her precarious hopes of a future? Anne Bennett’s sagas of Birmingham during the wars have won her many fans, as they are packed full of emotion, determination and authenticity.
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