The Woman at the Daymark: A Heart-Wrenching Victorian Historical Novel of Love, Loss and Survival (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781781995747)

In 1864 Devonshire, one young woman must learn how to survive in a world built to keep her silent.

Eliza leaves her fishing family behind to enter domestic service in Kingswear, where rigid class divides, unspoken rules, and the constant threat of her employer's abusive husband shape daily life for working-class women in Victorian England.

As fear and loyalty collide, Eliza must navigate secrecy, endurance, and the heavy cost of silence. When tragedy strikes - including a devastating steamboat disaster - her quiet resilience is tested to its limits, forcing her to confront loss, danger, and the possibility of a different future.

From the coastal villages of Kingswear and Brixham to Exeter and the east-coast fishing ports, Eliza's journey becomes one of courage, self-discovery, and hard-won independence. Along the way, she finds solace in books, the natural world, and unexpected friendships that offer glimpses of a life shaped by choice rather than circumstance.

The Woman at the Daymark is a richly atmospheric Victorian historical novel, perfect for readers of Emma Hornby and Tracy Chevalier.

Ideal for readers of women's historical fiction who love strong female protagonists, evocative coastal settings, and emotionally powerful Victorian stories.