Books by Libby Ashworth

Will love be enough to protect her children?After her husband Jack is transported to Australia as a convict, Hannah and her children are sent to the workhouse. Hearing nothing from Jack and believing he's dead, Hannah reluctantly agrees to marry widower Ellis Duxbury. But her children must remain in the workhouse, and when they are sent away as apprentices, it's up to Hannah to track them down. On Christmas Eve, Hannah is blessed with a miracle when Jack returns to the village. Yet more trouble lies ahead as Hannah is arrested, accused of bigamy and threatened with deportation herself. Having fought so long for her and her children's freedom, Hannah must once more dig deep to keep her family together. A gripping and inspiring saga for readers of Val Wood and Emma Hornby. Praise for A Mother's Fight 'I loved reading this book. It was so well written I couldn't put it down.' Reader review'An absorbing story... I am never normally a fan of historical fiction but this book had me hooked from page one!' Reader review'A lovely emotional read with good characterisation. Well written storyline.' Reader review'I enjoyed this exciting read and the poor plight of Hannah and her children. It was well written with a great story and interesting characters.' Reader review'What a brilliant book - so many emotions! If you love family saga you will definitely love A Mother's Fight.' Reader review'Love Libby Ashworth books and this was no exception. It followed on so well from The Convict's Wife... the style of writing hooked me. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend this absorbing tale.' Reader review

And with temptation in the way, will the girls find love - or infatuation - leads them astray?Then an unexpected but familiar face arrives in town, and the family's future is threatened. For Bessie and Jennet, a difficult choice must be made - love or family .

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE INSPIRATIONAL MILL TOWN LASSES SERIES. Perfect for fans of Val Wood and Catherine Cookson.______________________Lancashire, 1832Maids Hannah and Mary find themselves with no jobs and no home when their employer, Henry Sudell, loses all his money and disappears in the middle of the night. They have no choice but to return to Blackburn where Hannah is lucky to be taken in by her sister Jennet and brother-in-law, Titus, but Mary must seek lodgings in the infamous Star beer house.Mary tries to get her job back as a weaver, but the influx of workers from the countryside and no support for the working class means that jobs are scarce. With no other choice she remains at the beer house, forced to risk her reputation and even her life.In the middle of a cholera outbreak and political upheaval, can Mary ever find a way to recover all she's lost?______________________Praise for Libby Ashworth'An engrossing tale of hardship, struggles, love and family' Kitty Neale'Vividly drawn characters . . . gritty and heartfelt' Evie Grace'Brimming with drama, heartbreak, love, friendship and the powerful bonds of family' Lancashire Post______________________ **Pre-order the brand new heart-warming and uplifting novel in this saga series, A FAMILY SECRET**

In industrialisation-era Lancashire, Jennet and Titus Eastwood find their lives changed by the rise of the mills. Ashworth is also the author of "The de Lacy Inheritance" and "By Loyalty Bound".