{"product_id":"the-woman-at-the-daymark-janet-hunter-9781781995747","title":"The Woman at the Daymark: A Heart-Wrenching Victorian Historical Novel of Love, Loss and Survival","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 1864 Devonshire, one young woman must learn how to survive in a world built to keep her silent.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEliza 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the coastal villages of \u003cb\u003eKingswear and Brixham\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003eExeter and the east-coast fishing ports\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Woman at the Daymark\u003c\/b\u003e is a richly atmospheric \u003cb\u003eVictorian historical novel\u003c\/b\u003e, perfect for readers of \u003cb\u003eEmma Hornby\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eTracy Chevalier\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of a woman finding her strength against the odds.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Atmospheric, compassionate, and quietly powerful - a story that lingers long after the final page.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An absorbing Victorian tale of resilience, class, and courage.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIdeal for readers of women's historical fiction who love strong female protagonists, evocative coastal settings, and emotionally powerful Victorian stories.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janet Hunter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1781995745\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781781995747\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Poolbeg Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d","brand":"Janet Hunter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172433830143,"sku":"9781781995747","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-woman-at-the-daymark-janet-hunter-9781781995747","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}