Her Father's Return
(2026)(The second book in the Hilltop Town series)
A novel by Margaret Manchester
A father's claim. A mother's nightmare. A race against time.
When William Mitchell walks free after eight years in Durham Gaol, he has only one thing on his mind—the daughter he has never seen.
Born while he was behind bars, little Lydia has been lovingly raised by her mother, Rose, and her devoted stepfather, Daniel. But William is determined to take back what he believes is his, and in a reckless moment he abducts the child, disappearing north with his young son, Billy.
As panic grips the family and hope begins to fade, a desperate search stretches from County Durham to central Scotland. Knowing the violent man William has proved himself to be, Rose fears not only for Lydia's future, but for her life.
Refusing to surrender, Daniel follows every lead in a relentless pursuit, determined to stop William before he can disappear forever. But with every passing mile, the chances of finding the children grow slimmer, and time is running out.
Will Daniel reach them before it's too late, or will Rose lose her daughter forever?
Yet fate has more trials in store for Rose and Daniel.
A compelling Victorian family saga filled with suspense, courage, heartbreak and hope, Her Father's Return is a powerful story of love, resilience and the extraordinary lengths a family will go to protect those they cherish.
Genre: Historical Romance
When William Mitchell walks free after eight years in Durham Gaol, he has only one thing on his mind—the daughter he has never seen.
Born while he was behind bars, little Lydia has been lovingly raised by her mother, Rose, and her devoted stepfather, Daniel. But William is determined to take back what he believes is his, and in a reckless moment he abducts the child, disappearing north with his young son, Billy.
As panic grips the family and hope begins to fade, a desperate search stretches from County Durham to central Scotland. Knowing the violent man William has proved himself to be, Rose fears not only for Lydia's future, but for her life.
Refusing to surrender, Daniel follows every lead in a relentless pursuit, determined to stop William before he can disappear forever. But with every passing mile, the chances of finding the children grow slimmer, and time is running out.
Will Daniel reach them before it's too late, or will Rose lose her daughter forever?
Yet fate has more trials in store for Rose and Daniel.
A compelling Victorian family saga filled with suspense, courage, heartbreak and hope, Her Father's Return is a powerful story of love, resilience and the extraordinary lengths a family will go to protect those they cherish.
Genre: Historical Romance