Historical
The Fifth Daughter unravels the mystery of Vera, a forgotten great-aunt. Set in mid-1900s England, this poignant tale explores family secrets, identity, and the lost voices of women in history.
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Annie grew up enchanted by her grandmother’s stories of life in the Midlands during the mid-1900s, filled with memories of her sisters. Yet one sister, Vera, remained a mystery—never spoken of, only described as having run away. No explanation was ever given…
Determined to break the silence, Annie imagines Vera’s life and gives her a voice.
The Fifth Daughter is a poignant exploration of identity, family secrets, and the forgotten lives of women lost to history. Through Annie’s storytelling, Vera’s untold story finally comes to life.
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This modest story about the intertwined lives of a mother and her five daughters leaves tantalising possibilities open for further examination of the many issues it raises: the lives of women factory workers, the restrictions and expectations around being gay before legislation gave more rights; the problems of illegitimacy and parental responsibilities; the emotional complexities of family relationships, handling grief at a time of loss and society's attitudes to the life choices open to women. So many important themes in the story, maybe leading to further novellas to explore and develop the sisters' individual narratives in the future? Thankfully, the lost sister, Vera, has been given a happy outcome. This very personal and, for the author, cathartic piece of writing is an interesting move away from children's fiction and promises more imaginative and original work to come! Looking forward to the new directions this has opened up!
