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| Gwen Madoc | |
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| Swansea, UK | |
| United Kingdom | |
| historical fiction, family sagas |
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Portfolio Description:
I'm Gwen Madoc, published author of twelve novels of historical romance and family sagas. I was first published in 1997 when I had two books out that year. I have had a book out each year since.
The eras I write about at mid 19th. century to early 20th century - 20s and 30s. My heroines are fiesty young women struggling in a man's world against explotation and poverty; looking to make a decent life for themselves and hopefully to find true love. While my heroines are happy to find love if they can, my books are not about romance. Instead they explore the darker side of human nature - greed, lust, revenge and even murder. | ||||||||
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GETTING IDEAS Many new writers are troubled by the question 'What shall I write about?' Often the answer given to them is... 'Write ...
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1: Buy It!
| Daughter of Shame | |
| £5.99 | |
| 0340792780 | |
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Jenni Goodenough’s mother is determined that her daughter will not suffer the way she has done, dependent on a loveless marriage, and ensures that young Jenni is apprenticed to a dressmakers’. But soon a terrible tragedy engulfs the family, leaving Jenni alone and burdened with the stigma of her parents. Forced to live with Blodwen Thomas, a relative of her mother, Jenni finds her life transformed. Blodwen is a dour, cantankerous, strait-laced woman with no affection to offer her niece as Jenni struggles to become an indentured dressmaker. The shame of scandal still clings to her and the only way Jenni can escape it is to leave the Valleys. When a second tragedy strikes, Jenni makes her way to the town of Swansea to start a new life and perhaps to find the love she craves. But she must always live in fear of her secret, shameful past being discovered… |
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Review 'Unputdownable...a touching story' Telegraph & Argus Another bestseller from the queen of the Welsh saga. Madoc is to be congratulated on a most enjoyable romance . . . This is a book of tragedy and inspiration and brilliantly evokes the dramas of a life torn apart . . . NO CHILD OF MINE is a brilliant read. It’s unpredictable and exciting. The plot twists and turns with jealousy, love, hatred and warmth. It will keep you reading until the last page.’ Worcester Evening News |
2: Buy It!
| By Lies Betrayed | |
| £5.99 | |
| 0340792809 | |
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| When her husband leaves her for another woman, her own sister-in-law, Stella's life falls to pieces. She is desperate to keep her son safe and earn enough money to pay the rent on her drab terraced house. Her brother Griff is of no help. Since his wife ran off he has taken to drink and because of losing an arm in the war is unable to find work, so he turns to crime, bringing all the consequences down on Stella's head. But that is not her only problem. Lies have been told about her in the town accusing her of loose morals. Her next door neighbour, the husband of her best friend, a violent man, is determined to seduce her. How can she let her friend know about that? Then her husband comes back. But he is not alone. He has a child with him, his child by Stella's sister-in-law. now deceased. When her husband disappears once again Stella is suspected of his murder. It seems there is no escape from her troubles. |
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Review'By Lies Betrayed is another great read. As indicated on the cover, I've already recommended this most incredible story. Don't miss it!' (Bangor Chronicle ) 'Beautifully Welsh ... This book is compelling reading. Gwen Madoc is to be congratulated on a most enjoyableand very fine piece of literature' (Bangor Chronicle ) 'A rip-roaring romance' (Western Mail, on BY LIES BETRAYED ) |
3: Buy It!
| Bad to the Bone | |
| £6.99 | |
| 978-0340823491 | |
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| Kathryn Vaughan is heiress to a considerable fortune, which is unfortunately in the unscrupulous hands of her tyrannical stepfather, Luther Templar. He manages to persuade the man Kate loves that she is insane and without explanation he deserts her. She is devastated. On the eve of the new century Luther throws a lavish celebratory ball, and to Kate's shock and dismay announces her betrothal to his nephew, Simon Creswell, a complete stranger to Kate. Luther's terms to Kate are simple - she either marries Simon or is committed to the local lunatic asylum for life. Luther expects to obtain Kate's shares through Simon, but Simon has plans of his own - as does Kate. |
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| 'A rip-roaring romance' (Western Mail) ‘A sweeping and lush novel from the queen of the Welsh saga...Madoc comes up trumps again with this tale of pride and passion...' Lancashire Evening Post. |
4: Buy It!
| No Child of Mine | |
| £5.99 | |
| 978-0340823514 | |
| Amazon | |
On the death of her mother in child-birth, Beth learns the awful truth that the man she thought of as her uncle was indeed her real father. |
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| ‘A sweeping and lush novel from the queen of the Welsh saga...Madoc comes up trumps again with this tale of pride and passion – and a truly fiery Welsh heroine.’ Lancashire Evening Post on NO CHILD OF MINE ‘Poignant story...This author’s indomitable writing talent, makes this another bestseller...No Child of Mine proves Gwen to have a fast and exciting style of storytelling. This book of tragedy and inspiration, deserves pride of place at the top of any international booklist. Quite simply the greatest.’ North Wales Chronicle on NO CHILD OF MINE ‘Another bestseller from the queen of the Welsh saga. Madoc is to be congratulated on a most enjoyable romance . . . This is a book of tragedy and inspiration and brilliantly evokes the dramas of a life torn apart . . . NO CHILD OF MINE is a brilliant read. It’s unpredictable and exciting. The plot twists and turns with jealousy, love, hatred and warmth. It will keep you reading until the last page.’ Worcester Evening News |