A Daughter’s Disgrace
By Kitty Neale
4.5/5
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From Amazon bestselling author Kitty Neale comes a heartbreaking historical novel about a young woman trying to make the best despite the worst circumstances. Is a happy ever after impossible?
Previously published in 2015
Fractured
Alison is the ugly duckling of her family and has always been treated with disdain by her mother. After years of being bullied, she is drawn to the one man who shows her affection. But when he brutally rapes her, leaving her pregnant, she is cast out.
Forgotten
Shunned by her family, Alison must start to make her own way and plan a life for herself and her unborn child – and for the first time she is master of her own destiny.
Forgiven?
But when the baby arrives, Alison feels no love for her new son. Terrified that history will repeat itself, can she find a way to love her child? And will she ever find the forgiveness she craves from her family?
An utterly unputdownable, heart-wrenching historical novel that will have you completely hooked from the first page. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Nadine Dorries and Nancy Revell.
Readers absolutely love A Daughter’s Disgrace:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Had me hooked from the very first page and continued throughout the book. One of those books you just didn't want to end!! Just a BRILLIANT read as always, Kitty Neale!!!’ Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ ‘Worth every penny, unfortunately it kept me from my bed it was such an interesting story and I never imagined the twist at the end….buy it ..love it.’ Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Fantastic. It kept me gripped right till the end and could really picture every character.’ Amazon reviewer
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ‘I loved it, twists and turns that I certainly wasn't expecting… I just couldn't put it down.’ Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ ‘What a wonderful read. Had me hooked, I fell in love with the characters.’ Amazon reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I had to finish it in almost one read. The book was filled with all the emotions.’ Amazon reviewer
Kitty Neale
Kitty Neale was raised in South London and this working class area became the inspiration for her novels. In the 1980s she moved to Surrey with her husband and two children, but in 1998 there was a catalyst in her life when her son died, aged just 27. After joining other bereaved parents in a support group, Kitty was inspired to take up writing and her books have been Sunday Times bestsellers. Kitty now lives in Spain with her husband.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Alison is the ugly duckling and unwanted child in the family. While her sister is preparing a big wedding, Alison is raped. Pregnant, she finds herself abandoned by her family. This seemed a little bit like a Cinderella story. Overall, I enjoyed watching Alison grow and blossom into a determined young woman.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Daughter’s Disgrace by Kitty Neale is a lovely British historical novel. It is set in 1950’s in Battersea (starts in 1957). Cora Butler is the widowed mother of three daughters. Linda is married to Terry Owens and they have a little three year old daughter named June. Hazel is the middle daughter and the loveliest of the three sisters. Cora treats Hazel like a queen. Alison is the youngest daughter and is considered homely. Alison has suffered abuse at the hands of her mother and Hazel all her life. They are constantly putting her down (Cora cannot stand her youngest daughter). Alison is taller than most girls (and men). When Alison is let go from a local factory, she gets a job with the local butcher, Fred Chapman. Next door at the hardware store is a nice looking young man named Paul Lanning that catches Alison’s eye. One night on the way home Paul attacks Alison and she ends up pregnant. Paul and his motley family disappear leaving Alison to face her family’s wrath. Hazel is engaged to Neville Parrot. Cora thinks Hazel could do much better, but Hazel is determined to marry Neville. Hazel is always polite and lady like in public, but behind closed doors she has an unruly temper and has a tendency towards hitting (especially her sister, Alison). Neville is a nice young man, no temper, handsome looking, and works at the local paint factory. Hazel wants a big wedding and expects everyone in the household to contribute to it (whether they want to or not). They have a beautiful wedding, but life is not blissful for the newlyweds.Alison’s life takes a turn for the better when she marries Fred while Hazel’s life is not what she expected. Linda and Terry get into a spot of trouble up in Kent, but Terry hopes to get them safely out of harm’s way.The Daughter’s Disgrace starts off a little slow, but then I could not put it down. I stayed up until after 4 a.m. to finish it. I give it 4.25 out of 5 stars. I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more books by Kitty Neale.I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley (and the publisher) in exchange for an honest review.