Liverpool 1924 Trapped in an abusive marriage to Lord Caraway with her beloved daughter Melissa 24-year-old Lady Elodie Caraway knows she has to escape before her deepest and darkest secrets are revealed giving her husband every reason to seek his revenge. But time is of the essence if she is to save herself and Melissa. With the help of lifelong friend Aiden Newman they swiftly leave Oakland Hall for a new life in Liverpool's docklands. On arrival Elodie and Melissa are welcomed as lodgers by Aiden's aunt Molly Haywood and her family - no questions asked. Changing her name Ellie dreams of following in the footsteps of her ancestors setting up an apothecary to help heal those less fortunate and soon Ellie's talents are called upon to help Mary-Jane Everdine bring her unborn child safely into the world. But is Ellie's tragic past about to catch up with her? Can she save herself and her young daughter from the cruel hands of Lord Caraway?
MariaeAudiobook Borrow Michelle Moran / Candida Gubbins Jennifer Woodward
SalomeeAudiobook Borrow Joanna Courtney / Chloe Sommer
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Julie Maisey
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Julie Maisey has appeared at Hampstead Theatre, The Royal National Theatre and on TV in The Bill, Eastenders and various sit-coms including Birds of a Feather and Holding the Baby. Voiceover highlight... more