The Trader’s Wife
The Trader’s Wife by Anna Jacobs, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2012, is a historical fiction novel set in Singapore during the 1860s. This edition spans 419 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Isabella Saunders, a penniless Englishwoman who, after her mother’s death, finds herself in a precarious situation. She accepts an offer from Singapore merchant Mr. Lee to teach him English and live with his family, leading her to a life filled with both opportunity and uncertainty.
As the narrative unfolds, Isabella’s life takes a significant turn when she marries Bram Deagan, a trader eager to make his fortune. Together, they navigate the challenges of their new life, facing unexpected dangers that threaten their dreams of a successful trading business. The novel explores themes of resilience and ambition against the backdrop of city life in a historical setting, providing readers with an engaging glimpse into the complexities of their marriage and the pursuit of their aspirations.
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Singapore in the 1860s is exotic and yet terrifying for a penniless Englishwoman, alone and vulnerable after her mother’s death. Too pretty to obtain a governess’s job, Isabella Saunders accepts an offer from Singapore merchant Mr Lee to teach him English and live with his family.
Two years later Bram Deagan arrives in Singapore, determined to make his fortune as a trader. Mr Lee sees a way to expand his business connections and persuades Isabella to marry Bram.
Bravely, she sets sail for a new land and life. But the past casts a long shadow and together she and Bram face unexpected dangers. Will they find a way to achieve their dreams of a successful trading business?
And will their marriage turn out to be more of a love match than they ever could have dreamed?
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