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Cordwainers #4
Arian
Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful next instalment of the Cordwainers series from bestselling author Iris Gower.
READERS ARE LOVING THE CORDWAINERS!
"I have really enjoyed reading this whole series...I would recommend the reading of any of the books by this author." - 5 STARS
"Loved these books [-] definitely recommend this once you start you will want to read them all" - 5 STARS
"You finish one book and you just have to start the next one." - 5 STARS
"The best book I've read in a long time..."-Reader review
"A great read - hard to put down" - 5 STARS
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WILL SHE CHOOSE PRISON OR A LOVELESS MARRIAGE?
Arian - spirited and unconventional - had always shocked the residents of World's End with her wild behaviour. As she begins to make a name for herself in the leather and shoe-making trade, she is overjoyed when the intriguing and charismatic Calvin Temple decides to back her. Yet this backing proves disastrous when her venture with a French company fails and it looks as though all their money will be lost.
When Arian sets out for France in desperation to try to salvage their investment, she falls foul of the law and is given a grim alternative to prison - a loveless marriage with a man she despises.
Will she ever be able to find fulfilment with the man she loves, or will she be forced to face a life sentence of unhappiness?
Arian is the fourth title in Iris Gower's Cordwainers series. Have you read The Shoemaker's Daughter, The Oyster Catchers and Honey's Farm, the previous three titles?
READERS ARE LOVING THE CORDWAINERS!
"I have really enjoyed reading this whole series...I would recommend the reading of any of the books by this author." - 5 STARS
"Loved these books [-] definitely recommend this once you start you will want to read them all" - 5 STARS
"You finish one book and you just have to start the next one." - 5 STARS
"The best book I've read in a long time..."-Reader review
"A great read - hard to put down" - 5 STARS
************************************************
WILL SHE CHOOSE PRISON OR A LOVELESS MARRIAGE?
Arian - spirited and unconventional - had always shocked the residents of World's End with her wild behaviour. As she begins to make a name for herself in the leather and shoe-making trade, she is overjoyed when the intriguing and charismatic Calvin Temple decides to back her. Yet this backing proves disastrous when her venture with a French company fails and it looks as though all their money will be lost.
When Arian sets out for France in desperation to try to salvage their investment, she falls foul of the law and is given a grim alternative to prison - a loveless marriage with a man she despises.
Will she ever be able to find fulfilment with the man she loves, or will she be forced to face a life sentence of unhappiness?
Arian is the fourth title in Iris Gower's Cordwainers series. Have you read The Shoemaker's Daughter, The Oyster Catchers and Honey's Farm, the previous three titles?
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450 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 1995
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About the author
Iris Gower
55 books23 followersIris Gower (b. 1935) was a Swansea-based novelist. Her historical romances are all set within Swansea and Gower in South Wales.
Iris (real name Iris Davies) was born in Mumbles and lived in Derwen Fawr, a part of Sketty, Swansea. She had four adult children, though her husband of 48 years, Tudor Davies, died on 15 April 2002 after suffering a major stroke. She later lived with a partner, Peter.
She was one of the top-selling authors in the country, and was awarded an MA in Creative Writing by Cardiff University, as well as an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Wales, Swansea. She wrote and published around 40 books including 26 novels.
Gower died at Singleton Hospital, Swansea on 20 July, 2010. She was 75 years old.
Iris (real name Iris Davies) was born in Mumbles and lived in Derwen Fawr, a part of Sketty, Swansea. She had four adult children, though her husband of 48 years, Tudor Davies, died on 15 April 2002 after suffering a major stroke. She later lived with a partner, Peter.
She was one of the top-selling authors in the country, and was awarded an MA in Creative Writing by Cardiff University, as well as an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Wales, Swansea. She wrote and published around 40 books including 26 novels.
Gower died at Singleton Hospital, Swansea on 20 July, 2010. She was 75 years old.
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September 26, 2020
The Cordwainers #4
Arian often shocked the residents of World's End with her wild behaviour. As she began to make a name for herself in the shoe making business, she wins the backing of the intriguing and charismatic Calvin Temple. But Arian and Calvin's venture with a French Company failed, it looked like they were going to loose all of their money. Adrian sets out for France hoping to salvage their investment.
All good things must come to an end and this is the final boon in the Cordwainers series. These books have all been descriptively written. Thd characters are well rounded and believable. Things go from bad to worse when Arian gets to France. She finds herself on the wrong side of the law. She has a hard decision to make. Will she end up in jail or find herself in a loveless marriage with a man she despises. I've really enjoyed this series and I will read more from Iřis Ģower in future.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #RandomHouseUK #TransworldPublishers and the author #IrisGower for my ARC in exchange for an honest review,
Arian often shocked the residents of World's End with her wild behaviour. As she began to make a name for herself in the shoe making business, she wins the backing of the intriguing and charismatic Calvin Temple. But Arian and Calvin's venture with a French Company failed, it looked like they were going to loose all of their money. Adrian sets out for France hoping to salvage their investment.
All good things must come to an end and this is the final boon in the Cordwainers series. These books have all been descriptively written. Thd characters are well rounded and believable. Things go from bad to worse when Arian gets to France. She finds herself on the wrong side of the law. She has a hard decision to make. Will she end up in jail or find herself in a loveless marriage with a man she despises. I've really enjoyed this series and I will read more from Iřis Ģower in future.
I would like to thank #NetGalley #RandomHouseUK #TransworldPublishers and the author #IrisGower for my ARC in exchange for an honest review,
September 26, 2020
The Cordwainers #4
Arian often shocked the residents of Worlds Ens withher wild behaviour. As she began to make a name for herself I the shoe making business, she wins the backing of the intriguing and charismatic Calvin Temple. But Arian'd venture with a French Compzny failed, going to loose all of their money. Arian sets out for France hoping to salvage their investment.
All good things come to an end and this is the final book in the Cordwainers series. The books have all been descriptively written. The characters are well rounded and believable. Tgujgs go from bad to worse when Arian gets to France. She finds herself on the wrong side of the law. She has a hard decision to make. Will she end up in jail or find herself in a loveless marriage with a man she despises. I've really enjoyed this series and I will read more from Iris Gower in future.
I would like to thank #NetGalley, #RandomHouseUK #TransworldPublishers and the author #IrisGower for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Arian often shocked the residents of Worlds Ens withher wild behaviour. As she began to make a name for herself I the shoe making business, she wins the backing of the intriguing and charismatic Calvin Temple. But Arian'd venture with a French Compzny failed, going to loose all of their money. Arian sets out for France hoping to salvage their investment.
All good things come to an end and this is the final book in the Cordwainers series. The books have all been descriptively written. The characters are well rounded and believable. Tgujgs go from bad to worse when Arian gets to France. She finds herself on the wrong side of the law. She has a hard decision to make. Will she end up in jail or find herself in a loveless marriage with a man she despises. I've really enjoyed this series and I will read more from Iris Gower in future.
I would like to thank #NetGalley, #RandomHouseUK #TransworldPublishers and the author #IrisGower for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 27, 2020
Arian. Book 4 of the Cordwainers series. I met Arian in book 3. She was Fon’s friend in Swansea, Honey’s Farm.
Wow! I am really enjoying each book in the series.
Here we meet Arian, a lady dealt cruelly by men and life but surviving against all odds.
Iris Gower took me on an adventure to the lives and minds of people in this novel.
This series is totally different from the historical fiction novels I do read. This is a genre on its own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions in this review are mine.
Wow! I am really enjoying each book in the series.
Here we meet Arian, a lady dealt cruelly by men and life but surviving against all odds.
Iris Gower took me on an adventure to the lives and minds of people in this novel.
This series is totally different from the historical fiction novels I do read. This is a genre on its own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions in this review are mine.
July 27, 2020
Arian. Book 4 of the Cordwainers series. I met Arian in book 3. She was Fon’s friend in Swansea, Honey’s Farm.
Wow! I am really enjoying each book in the series.
Here we meet Arian, a lady dealt cruelly by men and life but surviving against all odds.
Iris Gower took me on an adventure to the lives and minds of people in this novel.
This series is totally different from the historical fiction novels I do read. This is a genre on its own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions in this review are mine.
Wow! I am really enjoying each book in the series.
Here we meet Arian, a lady dealt cruelly by men and life but surviving against all odds.
Iris Gower took me on an adventure to the lives and minds of people in this novel.
This series is totally different from the historical fiction novels I do read. This is a genre on its own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions in this review are mine.
July 9, 2020
I have really enjoyed reading this book with its evocative and descriptive storyline and I would thoroughly recommend this reading of this book to anyone. Love the characters so easily to read your pulled into the plot great book and fun
July 23, 2020
I enjoyed The 4th book in this series, but it has me wondering how so much bad can happen to one person? She doesn’t give up or let it keep her from success. I also enjoyed the little snippets of stories from the previous books. I will look into other books by this author.
November 28, 2020
I loved this book it was so very Welsh that is not meant to sound bad. I am Welsh and I dont get home much but the way things are described are perfect. The story runs so smoothly 5 Stars.Thank you netgalley for letting me review it and Iris gower for writing it.
March 25, 2025
Why is it that hard to accept women the way they are and just leave them be ?
July 23, 2014
Enjoyed this book even though it's the third in a series and I haven't read the others. It stands alone well. It follows the trials and tribulations of a young woman who doesn't always make the right decisions, but is believable.
September 26, 2013
always amazing reads
December 4, 2023
Great read
A great read lots of twisted and turns following the lives of Arian and Calvin . Still set in Swansea we are how our character are still in each other's lives
A great read lots of twisted and turns following the lives of Arian and Calvin . Still set in Swansea we are how our character are still in each other's lives
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