Her Mother's Sins

by Gwen Madoc

Swansea girls Lynnys & Elvi are both seventeen, and both very innocent. Lynnys believes her mother is dead, a lie her grandmother told to keep her from a life of sin, while Elvi's mother tells fortunes to gullible housewives. Will one evil man make them follow in their mothers' unhappy footsteps?

392 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Lynette Rees · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this novel! I was sorry when it came to an end and I had to stop reading. Gwen Madoc creates a world that is so vivid for me, I can actually see the characters and feel their emotions. The story is set in Swansea at the turn of the century [1900]. Ms. Madoc brings the town to life before the reader's very eyes; you can practically see the hansoms rattle over the cobbles and hear the characters' voices as you read this book. It's a tale of betrayal, passion and compassion. I particularly love the character of Trudy, whose cheeky impudence made me smile on more than one occasion, and Josh, the man with a dubious past, but a heart of gold. This is one of the best novels I've read in a long while. It's a story that stays with the reader long after they finish the book.

[Maija Alise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Action packed and thrilling, though not much depth in the idea of the poor girl with a prostitute mother. The relationships and acquaintances were skillfully intertwined, the characters vivid and all in all -a gripping book for a rainy afternoon. of two.

[Chrissie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wasn't wasn't sure I'd get on with this book but I loved it.