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The Market Stall Girl
From the author of The Slum Angel.
1913 Yorkshire, England.
Beth Beaumont enjoys her life as a rhubarb farmer's daughter in West Yorkshire. Working on the family's stall, selling the fruit and vegetables grown in their own fields, gives her a sense of purpose and is healthier than working in a dangerous cotton mill.
Although not thinking of marriage, when Beth meets Noah Jackson, a village miner, she is suddenly very aware of Noah as a man who could change her mind. The summer brings the two closer, and their feelings deepen, while Noah studies hard to fulfill his dreams of becoming a teacher and securing a better life than his parents endure.
But, a disaster at the coal mine changes lives forever. Noah's plans are shattered. His love for Beth is put at risk, and he fears they can never find happiness together.
However, another man wants Beth. Louis Melville, the wealthy son of a local gentry family, is acutely aware of Beth's beauty, and he wants her for himself. At first, he is willing to offer marriage, but when Beth turns him down in favour of Noah, Melville, furious to be denied, reeks revenge with devastating consequences.
Will Beth and Noah find the happiness they wish for, or will overwhelming events break them apart?
1913 Yorkshire, England.
Beth Beaumont enjoys her life as a rhubarb farmer's daughter in West Yorkshire. Working on the family's stall, selling the fruit and vegetables grown in their own fields, gives her a sense of purpose and is healthier than working in a dangerous cotton mill.
Although not thinking of marriage, when Beth meets Noah Jackson, a village miner, she is suddenly very aware of Noah as a man who could change her mind. The summer brings the two closer, and their feelings deepen, while Noah studies hard to fulfill his dreams of becoming a teacher and securing a better life than his parents endure.
But, a disaster at the coal mine changes lives forever. Noah's plans are shattered. His love for Beth is put at risk, and he fears they can never find happiness together.
However, another man wants Beth. Louis Melville, the wealthy son of a local gentry family, is acutely aware of Beth's beauty, and he wants her for himself. At first, he is willing to offer marriage, but when Beth turns him down in favour of Noah, Melville, furious to be denied, reeks revenge with devastating consequences.
Will Beth and Noah find the happiness they wish for, or will overwhelming events break them apart?
- GenresHistorical Fiction
361 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2020
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About the author
AnneMarie Brear
64 books286 followersAustralian born AnneMarie Brear writes historical novels and modern romances and sometimes the odd short story, too. Her passions, apart from writing, are travelling, reading, researching historical eras and looking for inspiration for her next book.
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October 2, 2020
Rating: 4.5/5.0
An engrossing historical romance, “The Market Stall Girl” is the beginning of something epic!
Read full review in the 2020 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.
An engrossing historical romance, “The Market Stall Girl” is the beginning of something epic!
Read full review in the 2020 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.
June 1, 2021
Super
An amazing read right from the word go. It had all the components that had me turning the pages quickly to read what would happen next. To my delight, right over wrong conquered. However, some slight swearing from the main characters was totally unnecessary but didn’t spoil it for me otherwise it would have been four stars rather than five as swearing and blasphemy do not need to be included in any novels . I thoroughly recommend this outstanding book to others who like fiery characters making up their own minds about it and go forward with their standards to stand up for what they believe in. Thank you 😊
An amazing read right from the word go. It had all the components that had me turning the pages quickly to read what would happen next. To my delight, right over wrong conquered. However, some slight swearing from the main characters was totally unnecessary but didn’t spoil it for me otherwise it would have been four stars rather than five as swearing and blasphemy do not need to be included in any novels . I thoroughly recommend this outstanding book to others who like fiery characters making up their own minds about it and go forward with their standards to stand up for what they believe in. Thank you 😊
August 22, 2020
Fantastic read , great characters ,you really get involved and don't want to put down.
Thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this author , my first book but certainly won't be the last... Look forward to reading 📚 more
Thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this author , my first book but certainly won't be the last... Look forward to reading 📚 more
December 2, 2020
Great book
Loved this book it was one of those stories you couldn't put down🙂 it's the first time I have read this author a books and would highly recommend her can't wait for the second one 👍
Loved this book it was one of those stories you couldn't put down🙂 it's the first time I have read this author a books and would highly recommend her can't wait for the second one 👍
May 7, 2021
Head strong lass
I have enjoyed every page of this book. I've enjoyed learning of how the work was done on the farm and how miners suffered underground. Looking forward to the next one x
I have enjoyed every page of this book. I've enjoyed learning of how the work was done on the farm and how miners suffered underground. Looking forward to the next one x
August 12, 2021
When Beth found love with Noah she found out a few things about her mother
When Beth found love with Noah she doesn't understand why her mother hates him until she is told what happened to her yrs ago
When Beth found love with Noah she doesn't understand why her mother hates him until she is told what happened to her yrs ago
September 25, 2023
Really nice to read
I loved the characters were well chosen and very strong people who were willing to share their lives together helping others. Its an easy read well written story and couldn't put it down Its so true to life.
I loved the characters were well chosen and very strong people who were willing to share their lives together helping others. Its an easy read well written story and couldn't put it down Its so true to life.
March 2, 2024
couldn’t put it down-another brilliant read!
From the beginning the plot was enthralling. Throughout the turns and adversities both excited and frustrated the reader and I had a deep sense of personally willing Beth and Noah to triumph and overcome their arch enemy, Melville.
From the beginning the plot was enthralling. Throughout the turns and adversities both excited and frustrated the reader and I had a deep sense of personally willing Beth and Noah to triumph and overcome their arch enemy, Melville.
September 8, 2020
Excellent book can’t wait for the sequel
September 12, 2020
Great story
Brilliant thoroughly enjoyable read can't wait for the woman of Beaumont farm. When will it be released. Hope it will be soon.
Brilliant thoroughly enjoyable read can't wait for the woman of Beaumont farm. When will it be released. Hope it will be soon.
November 27, 2020
The Market Stall Girl by AnneMarie Brear has received a Chill with a Book Readers' Award.
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January 28, 2021
What a really good read I was engrossed in it. Can’t wait for the sequel. Excellent.
January 28, 2021
Really enjoyed the book
March 13, 2021
Good story
I am now going to read the sequel. The woman from Beaumont farm. Hope it is as good as this one
I am now going to read the sequel. The woman from Beaumont farm. Hope it is as good as this one
March 18, 2021
Good book
Was a well written book, will now read the sequel and see what happens. Like this author and her books as you can get immersed in the storyline.
Was a well written book, will now read the sequel and see what happens. Like this author and her books as you can get immersed in the storyline.
November 4, 2021
The story continues
It definitely continues but it aggravates me to no end that we didn't have a happily ever after . Instead, the storyline picks up in a new book.
It definitely continues but it aggravates me to no end that we didn't have a happily ever after . Instead, the storyline picks up in a new book.
February 20, 2022
Loved it but mine disaster happened in thepeacock shawl so four stars this time about to start part 2now
May 3, 2022
A captivating yarn of yesteryear.
I enjoyed this tale and found it hard to put down. I would have given 5 stars but for the poor editing.
I enjoyed this tale and found it hard to put down. I would have given 5 stars but for the poor editing.
May 9, 2022
An enjoyable journey to the past. It highlighted the changes in society attitudes.
October 31, 2022
Couldn’t get into this.
September 25, 2024
Another stunning book by Annemarie Brear. I really loved following Beth and her family, set in England in the early 1900s. Looking forward to discovering more in the sequel.
June 3, 2021
Excellent
Such a very well written story with lots of twists and turns and l look forward to reading the next one to see what happened next
Such a very well written story with lots of twists and turns and l look forward to reading the next one to see what happened next
June 29, 2022
Book #1 for 2022 is done! A nice easy read to start yet another covid filled year... I find I can't focus on heavy reading at the moment so this book was the perfect light read. Filled with likeable characters that were easy to follow through with their day to day life of living on a farm and working in the coal mines... the simple life!
Now to start book 2!
Now to start book 2!
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