Blog Tour - The Poor Relation
The Poor Relation
by Susanna Bavin
On my Blog today I have the pleasure of
Sharing with you.......
The Poor Relation
I would like to thank Rachel Random Resources and Susanna Bavin for inviting me on the Blog Tour
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Book Information
1908, Manchester. Mary Maitland is an attractive and intelligent young woman determined to strike out on her own and earn a living. Finding work at a women’s employment agency, her creative talent is soon noticed and Mary begins writing articles for newspapers and magazines.
But being of independent and progressive mind are troublesome traits when those you hold dear must constantly live up to the expectations of the well-to-do family to which they are linked. With increasing pressures from the powers that be, can Mary find the fine line between honouring her family and honouring herself?
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07G4N4RNG
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My Review
5☆ A Highly Compelling, Thought Provoking, Empowering and Engaging Historical Saga!
The Poor Relation is a highly compelling and poignant story set in 1900s when women were seen as much less than equal to men. It's a historical story of determination, dreams, unfairness, harshness and change.
Mary Maitland is fed up with being told what women should and shouldn't do. She's not happy with her job at the Town
Council and her life, and plans to change that.
Everytime a potential promotion comes up she gets turned down, despite the fact she is more than capable of doing the job. So she sets out to seek work else where.
Her father Edward has other ideas. He isn't impressed with her disobedient nature and believes she should tow the line.
As does everyone else who deems they can have an opinion on her life and the choices she's making.
But times are slowly changing for women and Mary believes it's time for change.
She is determined to keep doing what she's doing even if it mean she's treated appallingly.
I had so much respect for Mary. She was so strong and courageous, despite everything that she went through.
I have read a few books that delves into the suffragettes and how disgraceful women were treated in those days. I don't think we can ever thank them enough for what they went through to give us the rights we have, as women today!
The Poor Relation is a story that delves into social class and divide, the treatment of women and their struggles and empowerment. It's a powerful and thought provoking story that shows the harsh realities of being a women and the powers that having money and class/status can influence life changing decisions. (Which to be fair is still happening to this day)
You can tell how much thought and passion Susanna Bavin has put into writing The Poor Relation, it's authentic and empowering. Her characters are wonderfully developed, some not at all likeable but well thought out.
If you are looking for a highly compelling, engaging, thought provoking, authentic Historical Saga then, I highly recommend reading The Poor Relation.
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About Susanna Bavin
Susanna Bavin has worked as a librarian, an infant school teacher, a carer and a cook. She lives on the beautiful North Wales coast, but her writing is inspired by her Mancunian roots. She also writes as Polly Heron.
Social Media Links
Twitter - @SusannaBavin
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