The Shipbuilders Daughter, Emma Fraser
The Shipbuilders Daughter, Emma Fraser
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The Shipbuilder's Daughter
A beautifully written, satisfying and touching saga novel

Author: Emma Fraser

Narrator: Karen Traynor

Unabridged: 13 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/25/2018


Synopsis

'An epic tale of one woman's determination to follow her dreams' People's Friend

Set in 1920s Scotland, this beautifully written and satisfying saga follows the fate of a shipyard owner's daughter as she is faced with an impossible decision . . . Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Rita Bradshaw and Nadine Dorries.

5-star reader reviews for The Shipbuilder's Daughter
'Beautifully written with a great deal of empathy, very satisfying plot. Lovely mix of old Glasgow and the western Isles'

'A definite must-buy'

'A lovely read'

'Fabulous reading'

Glasgow, 1928. Margaret Bannatyne lost both of her brothers in the Great War and is now the last remaining child of wealthy and powerful shipyard owner William Bannatyne. Without a male heir to carry on the family business, William expects his daughter to do her duty, marry well and provide him with a grandson to inherit his business.

Margaret cares deeply for her father but she has ambitions of her own: after witnessing a horrific accident when she was sixteen, she's determined to become a doctor. Her father, convinced she will never practise medicine, permits Margaret to complete her training. But he doesn't count on her falling in love with Alasdair Morrison.

Alasdair, a union man at the shipyard, has been a thorn in William's side for years, and he didn't become one of the richest men in Glasgow only for Alasdair to take it all away - even if it means destroying his only daughter's happiness by forcing her to make a heartbreaking and impossible choice . . .

About Emma Fraser

Emma Fraser emigrated to Africa with her Gaelic-speaking parents when she was nine years old and remembers lying in bed and listening to her father playing the bagpipes. She returned to the Western Isles of Scotland years later and went on to qualify as a nurse, working in Edinburgh and Glasgow before leaving to study English Literature at Aberdeen University. Emma began writing when her daughters started school and she has published three historical novels, two of which were shortlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year Award. Her third book, The Shipbuilder's Daughter, was inspired by, as always, true events - this time by the Glasgow shipyards where her grandfather once worked.Keep up to date with Emma by following her on Twitter (@EmmaFraserBooks) or becoming her friend on Facebook (www.facebook.com/emmafraserauthor).


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dale

Margaret Bannatyne knows her father expects her to marry Robert and provide an heir to his shipyard. Although Margaret tries to go along with her father’s wishes, she has plans of her own. They included being a doctor. But then she meets Alasdair Morrison. Alasdair is a strongly principled man. He i......more

Goodreads review by Orna

The Shipbuilder's Daughter is one of those books you just don't want to put down, with a story and characters that stay with you for a long time after you come to the last page. Set against the background of the shipbuilding industry in Glasgow in the thirties, it is the love story of Margaret and A......more

A lovely book One of those books that tears at the heartstrings. I couldn't put it down. Very emotional at times, but a great storyline. One of the best books I've read for a long time.......more


Quotes

An epic tale of one woman's determination to follow her dreams People's Friend

A powerful and at times gritty tale of love and loss . . . a great, insightful read Novelicious on WE SHALL REMEMBER

Fans of Lily Baxter and other saga authors will enjoy The Bookseller on WE SHALL REMEMBER

This is first rate Lovereading on WE SHALL REMEMBER

A touching, thought-provoking saga Lancaster Guardian on WE SHALL REMEMBER