{"product_id":"the-coal-miners-wife-lynette-rees-9781836338123","title":"The Coal Miner's Wife","description":"The BRAND NEW gripping and emotional historical saga novel from Lynette Rees. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Sheila Newberry. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll she wanted was a loving husband to provide for her...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth Wales, 1889\u003c\/em\u003e - As the wife of a coal miner, Elin Edwards is no stranger to poverty, but when her husband squanders their last few savings at the betting tables, Elin's world begins to crumble.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermined to pay off her husband's debts, she finds herself making a deal with one of the worst sorts. The agreement is innocent, Elin's baking services to reduce the money owed, but the minute she steps into Morgan Griffin's pub, she fears trusting this man.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawn into a world of darkness and deceit, she learns there are other ways for a woman to earn a living -- and seeing the dangers these poor girls face, Elin can't help but feel protective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor a violent brute walks the streets of Merthyr Tydfil, and he's preying on the innocent women. But how far is Elin prepared to go to help them before she herself becomes a victim?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gritty and courageous story of one woman's determination to survive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Lynette Rees: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' \u003cem\u003eLizzie Lane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'...flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' \u003cem\u003eSheila Riley\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' \u003cem\u003eAnneMarie Brear\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'...a gripping tale of love prevailing despite hardship. Lynette Rees has done it again! Brilliant!' \u003cem\u003eMary Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lynette Rees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836338120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836338123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 410\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.02d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Lynette Rees","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447268946175,"sku":"9781836338123","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ec711ec3-0263-45e7-90c2-6f7cd0a3df85.jpg?v=1777229976","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-coal-miners-wife-lynette-rees-9781836338123","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}