About Annie Abbott

Annie Abbott, daughter and only child of a poverty-stricken hill farmer and his downtrodden wife, who runs away with a theatrical group at the age of 15. Eventually hearing that her parents have died, Annie returns to the Lakes to claim the farm.

But now she has an illegitimate daughter - and virtually no one will speak to her. Only a local landowner, who is engaged to marry another woman, comes to help her.

Praise for Audrey Howard

''A joy to read . . . . This saga is, like all of Audrey Howard's books, compelling and memorable.''
Historical Novels Review

''Her thousands of fans recognise the artistry of a true storyteller.'' Lancashire Life