The Glovemaker’s Daughter
The Glovemaker’s Daughter by Leah Fleming is a historical fiction novel published by Simon & Schuster, Limited in 2017. Spanning 432 pages, this book presents a narrative that intertwines the lives of two women across different time periods. Set in 1666, the story follows Rejoice (Joy), a young girl born in Yorkshire who defies societal constraints and embarks on a journey to the New World. The narrative also shifts to 2014, where Rachel Moorside discovers a leather-bound journal that reveals her family’s tumultuous past.
Readers will find a rich exploration of dark family secrets, betrayal, love, and redemption woven throughout the lives of Joy and Rachel. As Joy navigates the challenges of her time, including religious persecution, her courageous spirit shines through. Meanwhile, Rachel’s correspondence with Sam Storer leads her to uncover the hidden truths of her ancestry. This edition offers a deep dive into themes of resilience and the quest for identity, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in historical narratives.
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FROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THE LAST PEARL AND DANCING AT THE VICTORY CAFE, this is a beautiful novel about dark family secrets, betrayal, love and redemption.
1666. A child is born in the farmhouse at Windebank, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Named Rejoice (Joy) by her dying father, Joy grows up witness to the persecution of the farming community for following a banned faith. Defying the authority of the local priest, she joins a group of Yorkshire pioneers travelling to the New World to form a colony close to Philadelphia – a passionate, rebellious and courageous woman fighting against the constraints of the time. Will she find peace and love?
2014. A leather-bound book is found buried in the walls of the Meeting House in Good Hope, Pennsylvania. Its details trace the owner back to a Yorkshire farm in the Dales. And so a correspondence begins between Rachel Moorside and the man who found the journal, Sam Storer, as Rachel uncovers the tumultuous secrets of her family’s history.
Praise for Leah Fleming
‘I enjoyed it enormously.It’s a moving and compelling story about a lifetime’s journey in search of the truth’ RACHEL HORE
‘A born storyteller’ KATE ATKINSON
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