Guard a Silver Sixpence
“Guard a Silver Sixpence” by Felicity Davis is an unabridged edition published by Pan Books in 2011, comprising 339 pages. This book explores the harrowing story of Emily Swann, a woman from the mining town of Barnsley who, in 1903, reacted violently against her abusive husband, leading to tragedy and scandal for her family. Over a century later, Felicity, Emily’s great-granddaughter, embarks on a journey to uncover her family’s hidden history, seeking to understand the impact of abuse that has echoed through generations.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of personal memoirs intertwined with themes of biography and self-help as Felicity delves into the lives of her mother and grandmother, revealing the damaging cycle of abuse that has affected their lives. Through her investigation, she confronts the scars of her own childhood and ultimately discovers her own strength to break free from the past. This narrative not only sheds light on the struggles faced by women in her family but also serves as a reflection on the broader implications of abuse and resilience.
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In 1903, in the mining town of Barnsley, a brutalised wife called Emily Swann lashed out at her violent husband. Her action brought tragedy and scandal in their wake. Her children were shamed, her family broken apart. Over one hundred years later her great-granddaughter Felicity, also a victim of physical and psychological abuse, set out to uncover the secret history of her family in the hope it would heal the scars of her own childhood. As Felicity discovered more about her mum and nan, and was led back to Emily herself, she came to see how these women had all been caught in a damaging cycle, endlessly repeating the mistakes of the past. And she knew that she, at last, had the power to break free–Back cover.
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