Riches of the Heart: An absolutely gripping and emotional post-war historical saga (Southampton Sagas)

Southampton, 1920. Lily Johnson lives in fear under her abusive father and indifferent mother until she flees into the dangerous docklands with only her determination to survive. She finds work at a second-hand shop run by Rachel Cohen, a tough but kind-hearted widow who provides her with safety and purpose. As Lily builds her new life, she meets Tom McCann, a charismatic and protective Irishman who offers her hope for a better future. Her happiness is threatened when Vittorio Teglia, a dangerous criminal, becomes obsessed with her and pursues her relentlessly. His attention threatens to pull Lily back into the darkness she has worked to escape. Set in post-war Southampton, this novel follows Lily's journey of survival, love, and resilience as she faces her greatest test.