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Michelle Cox, the Author of “The Fallen Woman’s Daughter” has written an intriguing and captivating novel. The Genres for this book are Historical Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Family Drama, and Fiction. In this well written novel, the author describes the relationships of family, mothers, sisters, daughters. In this poignant and heartfelt novel, the author portrays the tragedies of the times, and the consequences and mistakes that were made. The timeline for this story is set in approximately 1932, and goes to the past and the future when it pertains to the events and characters.The author vividly describes the scenery, the landscape and the dramatic characters. The Historical background is from the Depression, and goes to World War Two. The author takes us to the time of mining, and the time of war. The characters are described as complex, complicated and flawed, possibly due to a dysfunctional society.
In 1932, eight year old Nora and her younger sister arrive at an orphanage, when they have cruelly been taken from their mother. Tragic circumstances have forced the hands of Nora and Patsy’s mother, and the girls are in an orphanage. Nora has been told that her mother is a “fallen woman”, and her mother had made Nora promise she would look after her sister. The mother, Gertie has made one mistake after the other, and her choices are questionable in many ways.
I appreciate how the author discusses the importance of forgiveness, second chances, compassion, love and hope. The author also stresses the importance of family. I highly recommend this memorable novel.
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