Emma's Plight: A gripping tale of a mother's courage and infinite love
by Lilly Adam
Romance
Surrey, England - 1875 Trapped in an abusive and loveless marriage, Emma Dobson’s plans to escape are cut short after another violent altercation with her ruthless husband. Terrified that her life is in danger, Emma flees to the safety of Nightingale Hall with her two children, seeking the help and support from Squire Nich ... olson. Emma is soon befriended by one of the housemaids at Nightingale Hall, who, after overhearing a shocking revelation, recommends that Emma should run away before she is questioned and wrongly accused. In a state of distress and confusion, Emma allows Myra to lead her on a journey to London, assuring her of her safety in the crowded City. The family’s new life, in an East End slum, is a stark contrast to what they’ve been used to and Emma lives in constant fear of being discovered. Desperate to find a way of paying for her lodgings and living expenses, her search for a means to provide proves challenging when paranoia compels her to hide in the shadows, constantly looking over her shoulder. A chance meeting with the infamous Captain Rufus O’Sullivan marks the beginning of a unique relationship, and although Emma soon realises that she is developing feelings towards him, her calamitous circumstances restrain her from becoming better acquainted with the handsome Captain. As Emma’s difficulties and heart-breaking afflictions increase, her determination to keep her family safe and united soon becomes even more burdensome, and she finds herself sinking i
