A Daughter’s Ruin

Written by Kitty Neale

Narrated by Annie Aldington

The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a gripping, heart-wrenching tale, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Rosie Goodwin.

Denied
Seventeen-year-old Constance has had a privileged upbringing in Clapham, with staff to attend to her every need. But her parents have always been cold and distant, never showing her love.

Disowned
Craving affection, Constance falls into the arms of Albie Jones, the cook’s grandson. But one fateful encounter leaves her ashamed and pregnant, and she is soon shunned from the family home.

Desperate
Heartbroken and threatened by scandal, Constance is forced to wed Albie and moves to Battersea, where she suffers unforgiving stares and cruel whispers from the neighbours. Trapped in a bitter and loveless marriage without a penny to her name, Constance has no choice but to stay and surrender. Will she ever find freedom – or happiness – again?

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Release date: Feb 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9780008270964

Kitty Neale

Kitty Neale was raised in South London and this working class area became the inspiration for her novels. In the 1980s she moved to Surrey with her husband and two children, but in 1998 there was a catalyst in her life when her son died, aged just 27. After joining other bereaved parents in a support group, Kitty was inspired to take up writing and her books have been Sunday Times bestsellers. Kitty now lives in Spain with her husband.

Reviews for A Daughter’s Ruin

[Helen L · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Real and full of courage and bravery. Well done Kitty.

[Dian · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

First time reading from this writer the story not too bad but one i could easily forget the characters are so weak they make the story predictable nothing too exciting about this book