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Tildy #4
Pointing Woman
In the autumn of 1822 Tildy has found employment as nurse to the mother of Charles Burke Bromley. Safe and sheltered with baby Davy, she nevertheless feels compelled to leave her haven after she turns down Bromley's offer of marriage. Then her absent husband Tom Crawford erupts back into her life. Horrified, Tildy refuses to live with him again. But Crawford is a desperate man and will stop at nothing to force Tildy's hand - not even child-snatching...
- GenresHistorical Fiction
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1988
About the author
Sara Fraser
39 books6 followersSara Fraser is a pseudonym for Roy Clews, a one-time Marine Commando and Foreign Legionnaire who has traveled and worked all over the world.
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June 6, 2014
The Tildy series is unlike most other historical romances in being very detailed, down to earth and gritty. In this book the nail making trade begins to be mechanised, partly in order to reduce the metal dust which makers breathed in and which killed them early. But this was well paid and prestigious in the community and men realised that machinery would allow women - such as Tildy - to do their work. I find you can read the books in whatever order you come across them, then go back and fill in the gaps.
Worcestershire is well depicted and customs, trades like nail making and travelling farm labourer and their hardships are brought to our notice. Life was very physical and tough for all but a few, whose viewpoints are also shown.
The author Sara Fraser is actually a man, a former soldier called Roy Clews according to Goodreads. This accounts for his portrayal of the male viewpoint in all his books, alternating with the courageous Tildy's viewpoint. I believe this also explains why hard work is looked at in such detail and so much gritty realism is shown. This series is excellent for those who don't mind some strong language and adult behaviour in context and who know there is more to historical romance than ballgowns.
This is an unbiased review.
Worcestershire is well depicted and customs, trades like nail making and travelling farm labourer and their hardships are brought to our notice. Life was very physical and tough for all but a few, whose viewpoints are also shown.
The author Sara Fraser is actually a man, a former soldier called Roy Clews according to Goodreads. This accounts for his portrayal of the male viewpoint in all his books, alternating with the courageous Tildy's viewpoint. I believe this also explains why hard work is looked at in such detail and so much gritty realism is shown. This series is excellent for those who don't mind some strong language and adult behaviour in context and who know there is more to historical romance than ballgowns.
This is an unbiased review.
March 12, 2019
Intriguing
The author has set a great pace with these books and I'm devouring them quickly they are so good. This one gave new I sight into just how women were treated back in the 1800's even if they were strong minded like Tild y.
The author has set a great pace with these books and I'm devouring them quickly they are so good. This one gave new I sight into just how women were treated back in the 1800's even if they were strong minded like Tild y.
October 11, 2023
The Times Were Tough!
A hard story to read about Victorian times and injustice to women. Tildy, worked hard and long to get her baby back in her arms from her ruthless husband and justice was served to him.
A hard story to read about Victorian times and injustice to women. Tildy, worked hard and long to get her baby back in her arms from her ruthless husband and justice was served to him.
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