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In 1860s England, it's a man's world and women aren't expected . . . or allowed . . . to upset the status quo. Living with her domineering uncle, Harriet is desperate to break free. Could the charming young man who has come to stay with them be her way out? Or will he be just like the rest? Happy to keep her in her place . . . Not prepared to sit around while her dreams die, Harriet risks everything to stand her ground. But she underestimates how far some will go to silence her.

As Mr. Wetherby's wealth and power increase, he won’t tolerate interference in his affairs. From anyone. But Harriet isn't "just anyone," and when she sees him involved in a serious incident, she stores the information away. Maybe one day she can use it to get the future Mr Wetherby is intent on denying them. Biding her time, she finally gets her chance. But facing the wrath of Mr. Wetherby, she soon discovers she has more to worry about than her own ambitions.

Québec, 1962. Aglaé approche de l’âge adulte. Deux scénarios s’offrent à elle : terminer son cours classique pour faire plaisir à sa mère ou travailler à la radio - un rêve qu’elle caresse depuis qu’elle est enfant. En même temps, elle réalise que ses ambitions professionnelles ne plaisent pas à tous les hommes. Heureusement, certains ne s’effraient pas de son désir d’autonomie! De son côté, Édouard a vent des projets d’Aglaé et tente de l’aider. Mais Thalie veille sur sa fille et ne voit pas d’un bon oeil cette présence envahissante.

The Fitzgeralds are buttressed by wealth and privilege, but they are also buffeted by crisis after crisis, many of their own creation. Even so, they live large, in love and in strife, wielding power, combating adversaries and each other.

'This heartfelt story is perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn' - Candis 'Gritty and moving story-telling' - Peterborough Telegraph Annie Murray's The Pearl Button Girl is book one in the Children of Birmingham series, starting in Victorian Birmingham and following the trials and...