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The Soldier's Daughter: The gripping historical novel from AnneMarie Brear Kindle Edition
The gripping, emotional historical saga from TOP 50 bestselling author of The Orphan in the Peacock Shawl, AnneMarie Brear
Can her rebellious spirit ever be tamed?
Yorkshire 1860
With the heat of their beloved India far behind them, Evie Davenport and her widowed British Army officer father, are starting a new life in England. But Evie is struggling. With her dearest mother gone, Yorkshire with its cold, damp countryside and strict societal rules makes Evie feel suffocated and alone.
Her friendship with Sophie Bellingham, the gently reared daughter of a wealthy rail baron, is Evie’s only comfort. Until the arrival of local cotton mill owner, Alexander Lucas.
Newly returned from America, it is expected Alexander will marry and finally make England his home. And Sophie with her family connections and polite manners is the obvious choice.
But when Alexander meets Evie, a simmering passion ignites between them. Evie, with her rebellious spirit is like no other woman Alex has ever met, but to reject Sophie for Evie would cause a scandal and devastate everyone Evie loves.
Evie knows she must do her duty. But in doing so faces the unbearable future of being without the man she loves.
A sweeping historical saga that charts a course for following one's heart. Ideal for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw.
Praise for AnneMarie Brear:
'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page' Fenella J Miller
'Poignant, powerful and searingly emotional, AnneMarie Brear stands shoulder to shoulder with the finest works by some of the genre’s greatest writers such as Catherine Cookson, Audrey Howard and Rosamunde Pilcher'
'Mesmerising from beginning to end' Lizzie Lane
'Thoroughly enjoyed reading this story, full of love & friendship' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'What a delightful read. True love certainly never runs smooth' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'Really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next one' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBoldwood Books
- Publication dateSeptember 8, 2022
- File size3.8 MB
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From the Publisher


Hello!
A big thank you for looking at my books. I write historical sagas set in Yorkshire, England and sometimes in Australia.
My main characters are strong and independent, and must bravely over come the obstacles and problems thrown their way. My female characters are spirited, loyal and resolute but also loving and considerate. They’re a good match for any man worth his salt!
I’m a storyteller, so to give people hours of escape and reading pleasure both makes me happy and inspires me to keep writing stories that readers love.
Take care,
AnneMarie Brear
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Product details
- ASIN : B09TVN7MZK
- Publisher : Boldwood Books
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : September 8, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 3.8 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 313 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1801627672
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #330,395 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #860 in Women's Sagas
- #1,046 in Christian Historical Romance
- #1,958 in Parenting & Relationships (Kindle Store)
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About the author

"Poignant, powerful and searingly emotional, AnneMarie Brear stands shoulder to shoulder with the finest works by some of the genre’s greatest writers such as Catherine Cookson, Audrey Howard and Rosamunde Pilcher." Amazon reviewer.
Author of over thirty-five novels, AnneMarie Brear has crafted sweeping historical fiction with atmosphere, emotion, and drama aplenty that will surely satisfy any fan of the genre. AnneMarie was born in a small town in N.S.W. Australia, to English parents from Yorkshire, and is the youngest of five children. From an early age she loved reading, working her way through the Enid Blyton stories, before moving onto Catherine Cookson’s novels as a teenager.
Living in England during the 1980s and more recently, AnneMarie developed a love of history from visiting grand old English houses and this grew into a fascination with what may have happened behind their walls over their long existence. Her enjoyment of visiting old country estates and castles when travelling and, her interest in genealogy and researching her family tree, has been put to good use, providing backgrounds and names for her historical novels which are mainly set in Yorkshire or Australia between Victorian times and WWII.
A long and winding road to publication led to her first novel being published in 2006.
She has now published over thirty-five historical family saga novels, becoming an Amazon best seller and with her novel, The Slum Angel, winning a gold medal at the USA Reader's Favourite International Awards. Two of her books have been nominated for the Romance Writer’s Australia Ruby Award and the USA In’dtale Magazine Rone award and recently she has been nominated twice as a finalist for the UK RNA RONA Awards.
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Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality of the book, with some enjoying the chapter after chapter of drama, while another customer notes that the happy ending is all but one page.
"This book was a great read. It had a good plot line, sympathetic characters, and a great location...." Read more
"...Chapter after chapter of drama , I really wanted at least a full chapter of happiness at the end, sigh☹️" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book was a great read. It had a good plot line, sympathetic characters, and a great location. I also appreciated the fact there was no sex in it. There were passionate kisses, but that's it! Yay!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI thoroughly enjoyed this book but the happy ending is all but one page?? Chapter after chapter of drama , I really wanted at least a full chapter of happiness at the end, sigh☹️
- Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseEnjoyed the main character and the story. It is very entertaining and I read it in one day. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a romantic story .
- Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI have a love for historical books. If it is based in Great Britain, I love it even more. I was thrilled getting the ability to read this book by Annemarie Brear.
Sophie was willing to give up her happiness for others. She was the Soldier's Daughter. She was determined to carry on through the toughest time.
I really enjoyed the story. I thought Sophie made a few poor decisions that nearly cost her her life.
I recommend the book. It was a page turner.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe H & h are not the typical people of this time. The H has made his own way with cotton mills in England while the h was raised in India. So each is a free thinker & not completely accepted by their society. Most of the other characters follow the expectations of society & are comfortable seeing those who don't conform as less (the hammer pounding down nails to appear alike applies). It was refreshing to read of nonconformity & the h denies herself to support her friend to then be attacked cruelly by the same. There is a happy ending & the book flows well.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023Format: KindleThis book is not terrible. The writing style is not exemplary, but fine enough. However, the plot is a bit farfetched. The characters aren't particularly well-drawn. Sophie is a nitwit and selfish to the very end. Evie continually denies herself to the point of stupidity, making me wonder about Alexander's mental health and what he actually sees in her. The only thing the caricature of a villain is missing is a twirling black mustache. People die, crimes are committed, good triumphs over evil, and there's an HEA, so there's that, at least.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023Format: Kindle4 1/2 stars. This was an intense drama. It was mostly from Evie’s viewpoint, showing all the difficulties that she had to deal with. She didn’t always make the right decisions but she always tried to help others. There were sad and even tragic events, and some great characters, especially the ordinary folks. Evie was very fortunate that Alexander was persistent and forgiving. I would definitely read more from this author.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023Format: KindleStarting a. New life in a place with so many rules. For Evie it was trying but meeting a man who brought out desires she thought she never wanted helped. Yo her best friend thought he was to be hers. The dilemma began.
Top reviews from other countries
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Australia on May 3, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars The Soldier's Daughter
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseA delightful story of love, heartbreak and finally a future of happiness. I would thoroughly recommend reading this wonderful story.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars soldier Daughter
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAbsolutely marvellous read , strongly recommend.A great story line from start to finish ,couldn’t put it down. Hope you enjoy it too .
- C A SumnerReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars The soldier:'s daughter
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseReasonably good but predictable. I would not go out of my way to recommend it but it is an easy to read book, to its credit
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Australia on January 15, 2023
4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAnneMarie has done it again. The storytelling was excellent as were the characters. I loved the ending, but didn't want it to finish.
- yvonne mewseReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoying a good book
Format: KindleVerified Purchasecaught up with this book by Annmarie, at long last, what a story well done, enjoy your books Annmarie keep them coming.