The Rebel Daughter
A page-turning, dramatic and emotional historical novel
Published on 6. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-80436-804-6 (ISBN)
Description
Mothers against daughters. Lovers on opposing sides. Families torn apart. Where will she fall in this battle for what's right?While her mother is preparing Alice Leigh for marriage, she has other plans. Working at the House of Help for Friendless Girls, Alice's eyes have been opened to the injustices faced by girls and women. Instead of a husband, she now dreams of fighting for women's rights.
Meanwhile, Isaac Hinchcliffe is set to take over his adoptive father's steel works when his long-lost birth mother reappears. But when he turns to Alice for support, he finds her distracted by politics he cannot agree with soon, their friendship is torn apart.
With both her mother and childhood best friend against her, will Alice continue to fight for a fairer world? Can she and Isaac reconcile before tragedy strikes, or are their differences too big to overcome?
A thrilling and inspiring Victorian saga, perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Diane Allen and Val Wood.
What readers are saying about The Rebel Daughter
'I highly recommend this book.'
'Another great instalment with grit, heart and a lot of love along the way.'
Meanwhile, Isaac Hinchcliffe is set to take over his adoptive father's steel works when his long-lost birth mother reappears. But when he turns to Alice for support, he finds her distracted by politics he cannot agree with soon, their friendship is torn apart.
With both her mother and childhood best friend against her, will Alice continue to fight for a fairer world? Can she and Isaac reconcile before tragedy strikes, or are their differences too big to overcome?
A thrilling and inspiring Victorian saga, perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Diane Allen and Val Wood.
What readers are saying about The Rebel Daughter
'I highly recommend this book.'
'Another great instalment with grit, heart and a lot of love along the way.'
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 129 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
202 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80436-804-6 (9781804368046)
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E-Book
11/2025
Canelo
€2.49
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Person
Born and raised in Sheffield, Joanne lives in the coastal village of Laxey in the Isle of Man with her husband, children, dogs and other assorted wildlife. She has worked in print, radio and broadcast journalism in the north west for the past three decades and is now a full-time writer of historical fiction set in nineteenth century Sheffield.