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The Canal Boat Girl

Published
Sep 2021
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
Pages
400

About This Book

Previously published as The Summer Season and The Canal Girl.

For fans of Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, The Canal Boat Girl is a heartwarming novel from the queen of family saga, and author of The Nursemaid's Secret.

Wales, 1883.

Young Ruth Owen, a talented musician with a scholarship to a prestigious music school, has a sparkling career ahead of her. But after a run-in with her mysterious tutor she flees to London, leaving everything and everyone behind.

London, 1897.

Fourteen years later, Ruth, now married with two children, finds herself struggling for money and a place to live. Left with no other option, they decide to return to Wales and live on a canal boat. Life on the canals may seem idyllic, but what troubles await her return? And can the past ever truly be forgotten?

'Like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen.' Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family

Don't miss the next novel from Sheila Newberry, The East End Nurse. Coming November 2021. Pre-order now!

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First Edition Sep 2021 Bonnier Books UK ISBN 1838775633
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May 2021 -- Not Selected ISBN B08S3FGD87
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May 2021 Zaffre ISBN 1838775641
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May 2021 -- Not Selected ISBN B0924WZ3SM
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