A brand-new page-turning historical saga from the bestselling author of A Shilling for a Wife, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin---------------------Manchester, 1867Mara longs for a peaceful life free of violence and poverty. But she has married into the O'Hara family, who have a reputation for drunkenness and quick tempers. Her eldest stepson Conrad is the worst of them all - a brute and a criminal who makes Mara's life a misery. But when Conrad is accused of a crime he didn't commit, Mara is the only one who can prove his innocence. Perhaps this is her chance to finally free her family from his toxic influence . . . Will Mara clear Conrad's name, or will she have the courage to break away from her stepson's villainy?--------------------- Readers are loving A Mother's Betrayal:***** 'Emma Hornby has done it again, with her brilliant storytelling... A big thank you to Emma'***** 'What an excellent read... Emma Hornby writes some wonderful stories and this one hits the mark'***** 'A heartbreakingly good read... Very worthy five stars and more from me it's a must read'***** 'I do love to read Emma Hornby's books they are so atmospheric and draw you into the story from start to finish and make you want more. Excellent'***** 'Wow, what a book. Its such an emotional roller-coaster... I devoured this in one sitting'; 368 pages; Published: 17/03/2022