{"product_id":"9781800329485-ragged-valley","title":"The Ragged Valley","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA page-turning and inspiring Sheffield saga\u003cbr\u003eFrom the wreckage, they must piece together new lives for themselves.\u003cp\u003eDetermined not to waste his life toiling for his cruel brother, \u003cb\u003eSilas\u003c\/b\u003e, the second son of a farmer, arrives in town to seek his fortune. \u003cb\u003eHarriet \u003c\/b\u003ehas reconciled herself to a life no better than domestic service for her austere uncle. And \u003cb\u003eJohn Gunson\u003c\/b\u003e, Chief Engineer at the Sheffield Waterworks Company, has just completed his crowning glory  the Dale Dyke dam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut one stormy night, the unthinkable happens. The dam bursts. A wall of water is unleashed, destroying everything in its path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aftershocks of the flood reach far beyond that night, with consequences that could never have been foreseen. Fatefully brought together, Silas and Harriet must now contend with their families as new love blooms. Meanwhile, Gunson faces not only an angry community but also a court of inquest looking for a scapegoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan any good come from the disaster, and will justice be served for those who lost everything?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA thrilling saga inspired by the real events of the Great Sheffield Flood, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Emma Hornby and Elisabeth McNeill.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Ragged Valley\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA powerful and absorbing story and an impressive debut\u003c\/b\u003e. Her passion for the era and area in which she writes shines through. A 'dam' good read!' Emma Hornby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA fabulous debut\u003c\/b\u003e by a new saga author!' AnneMarie Brear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Combines real people and fictional characters in \u003cb\u003ea story both tragic and inspiring\u003c\/b\u003e as Silas and Harriet overcome their brush with death.' Libby Ashworth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eTerrific characters\u003c\/b\u003e - from endearing to dastardly - and \u003cb\u003ean exciting storyline\u003c\/b\u003e kept me turning the pages, eager to find out what happened next.' Lesley Eames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The Ragged Valley \u003cb\u003edelivers a captivating insight\u003c\/b\u003e into a part of Sheffield history long forgotten. Silas and Harriet's relationship is tender and at times thwarted. \u003cb\u003eAn authentic story with motivating characters\u003c\/b\u003e.' Sylvia Broady\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A gorgeous debut from new saga author Joanne Clague! \u003cb\u003eWritten with passion and attention to detail, Clague leaves no stone unturned\u003c\/b\u003e, bringing to life the Great Sheffield Flood of 1864 and the people who lived through it. Hard choices, starting over, and family are at the heart of this novel, and \u003cb\u003ea must read for saga fans\u003c\/b\u003e.' Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girls from the Beach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This is a total five stars for me. \u003cb\u003eI'd never heard of the Sheffield flood before, but this novel brings it all to life\u003c\/b\u003e. End of the book had me in tears. This is \u003cb\u003ehistorical fiction at its best\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I adored this book.These characters are so real that when the unthinkable happens it's truly gut-wrenching. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ragged Valley\u003c\/i\u003e is the start of something epic\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'It had me hooked from the first page. \u003cb\u003eThe writing is gorgeous and the characters instantly come alive\u003c\/b\u003e. It's a wonderful romance with a lot of heart. A beautifully written book that I highly recommend for lovers of saga, romance or historical novels.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40069607489633,"sku":"9781800329485","price":8.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36465761_e3f3aaa6-63ff-4b76-ba70-d1e4566516cc.jpg?v=1759987045","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781800329485-ragged-valley","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}