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November 1907 - Hester Shaw is hidden away in a small London flat paid for by Alex, her wealthy married lover. When he persuades her to accompany his aunt on a trip to New York she meets young Charlie Barnes, who falls in love with her. This is her chance to put her shadowy past behind her and start afresh but the decision to leave Alex, a powerful senior policeman, will prove disastrous . . .
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"Oldfield's particular forte is historical fiction set during the 1890s and 1900s... this novel nicely showcases her ability to create characters". Booklist on Full Circle "Oldfield's historical novel provides an intriguing look at the culture of indulged young Brits in the heyday of the British Empire" Booklist on Summer Lightning "The author's keen observation and deft use of language make for intriguing glimpses into the many vagaries of human nature, from jealousy to fear, passion, betrayal, joy, courage, and grief" Booklist on Turning Leaves"
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This is a poignant story of a young woman's escape from her past.November, 1907: Hester Shaw is hidden away in a small London flat paid for by Alex, her wealthy married lover. When he persuades her to accompany his aunt on a trip to New York on the RMS Mauretania - on its maiden voyage - she meets a young steward, Charlie Barnes, who falls in love with her. This is her chance to put her shadowy past behind her and start afresh but the decision to leave Alex will prove disastrous. He is a very powerful senior policeman and he will stop at nothing to prevent her 'escape'.
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- PublisherSevern House Publishers Ltd
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 072786582X
- ISBN 13 9780727865823
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages224
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Product Description November 1907 - Hester Shaw is hidden away in a small London flat paid for by Alex, her wealthy married lover. When he persuades her to accompany his aunt on a trip to New York she meets young Charlie Barnes, who falls in love with her. This is her chance to put her shadowy past behind her and start afresh but the decision to leave Alex, a powerful senior policeman, will prove disastrous . . . From Booklist Hester Shaw is 31 and despairing of ever having a home and family of her own when her protector, Detective Inspector Alexander Waring of Scotland Yard, decrees that she accompany his crotchety old aunt Edith on a journey to New York to visit a heart specialist. Fearful that he plans to replace her, she nonetheless finds compensations in the attentions of cocky young Charlie Barnes, one of the ships stewards; but when she returns home and breaks the news to Waring that she intends to wed Barnes, a vicious string of events is set in motion. Oldfield has an amazing gift for creating unlikable characters and embroiling them in tawdry situations while still rendering them sympathetic-a talent she puts to good use in her latest transatlantic historical romance set partly aboard the famous Mauretanias 1907 maiden voyage. --Lynne Welch About the Author Pamela Oldfield's books have been translated into Spanish, German and Russian. Her adult novels are described as a blend of historical fiction and family saga, each one thoroughly researched with the help of her husband, Joseph, who photographs and videos the various locations necessary for the backgrounds. Seller Inventory # SONG072786582X
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