The Disgraced Daughter, Lynne Francis
The Disgraced Daughter, Lynne Francis
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The Disgraced Daughter
a captivating saga of love, betrayal and secrets

Author: Lynne Francis

Series: Castle Bay Trilogy

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Unabridged: 10 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/08/2025


Synopsis

A gripping and heart-warming new saga of love, betrayal and secrets from Lynne Francis, author of A Maid's Ruin, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin

Kent, 1828. Lizzie Carey of Castle Bay is trapped in a life she never chose - endless days of cooking, cleaning, and caring for her five younger siblings after her elder sister Nell's marriage. She longs to escape, but it seems like an impossible dream.

That is, until she meets the enigmatic Mrs. Simmonds, who promises Lizzie a future far beyond the confines of her small town. The allure of a new life in Canterbury draws Lizzie into a world she never imagined, but it soon becomes clear that nothing is as it seems . . .

Torn between family loyalty and the tantalising unknown, Lizzie is drawn into a situation she would never have thought possible.

How far will she go for freedom?

Praise for Lynne Francis

'Impressively researched . . . I loved this five-star book' Kay Brellend

'An engaging, thoroughly researched tale of youthful naivety and courage in the face of adversity, full of rich detail and imagination. Highly recommended!' RoNA award-winning, bestselling novelist Tania Crosse

'A compelling and captivating historical saga rich in atmosphere, emotion and heart' Goodreads Reviewer

About Lynne Francis

Lynne Francis grew up in Yorkshire but studied, lived and worked in London for many years. She draws inspiration for her novels from a fascination with family history, landscapes and the countryside.Her first saga series, the Mill Valley Girls, was set in west Yorkshire but a move to east Kent, and the discovery of previously unknown family links to the area, gave her the idea for a Georgian-era trilogy. Lynne's exploration of her new surroundings provided the historical background for the novels, as well as allowing her to indulge another key interest: checking out the local teashops and judging the cake.When she's not at her desk, writing, Lynne can be found in the garden, walking through the countryside or beside the sea.

About Annie Aldington

Annie Aldington was born in South London and attended the Guildford School of Acting, followed by a degree in community theatre. As well as recording many audio book titles she has acted in numerous plays, which include her one woman show Regarding X and a stint at Shakespeare's Globe. She is a street performer on National Poetry Day and also works as a storyteller.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Shanu on December 21, 2025

An engaging tale about a daughter set in 18th century who longed for her freedom. It came at the cost of losing family at first, however, it made sense all the way.......more