With the help of Ellie Hopkins, she seeks to trap Paul in a web of his own making. When his actions become too much to bear, Bridie decides she must fight back. When she marries Paul Marchant it seems a perfect match - for Paul, owner of a much smaller fleet of ships, could take care both of Bridie and of her business interests.īut slowly Bridie begins to have her doubts about Paul, about his love, and about his business dealings. WHEN HER WORLD IS TURNED UPSIDE DOWN, CAN SHE TAKE BACK CONTROL?īridie leads what some might call 'a charmed life': a wealthy background, a convent education, and a father who eventually willed her a fleet of merchant sailing ships. 'A great read - hard to put down' - 5 STARS 'The best book I've read in a long time.'-Reader review 'You finish one book and you just have to start the next one.' - 5 STARS

'Loved these books definitely recommend this series: once you start you will want to read them all' - 5 STARS 'I have really enjoyed reading this whole series.I would recommend the reading of any of the books by this author.' - 5 STARS Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful fifth instalment of the Cordwainers series from bestselling author Iris Gower. When she married Paul Marchant it seemed a perfect match, for Paul, owner of a much smaller fleet of ships, could take care both of Bridie and of her business interests. Bridie Marchant had been brought up with every advantage, a wealthy background, a convent education, and a father who eventually willed her a fleet of merchant sailing ships.

The Shoemaker's Daughter by Iris Gower