The Promise: A powerful saga of the strength of love
Jan 2010 · Hachette UK
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She promised to protect her sister - no matter what the cost...
The Promise is a heart-wrenching and powerful story of two young sisters caught up in an underworld of corruption and deceit, from popular saga author Benita Brown. Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.
When her father, a journalist, is murdered, Marion Brookfield vows to care for her younger sister Annette. The girls believe they have found a refuge when charming businessman Victor Bateman proposes to Marion and they move into his luxurious home.
But Marion's friend, Daniel Brady, is conducting his own investigation into Henry Brookfield's death. He learns the journalist was closing in on the head of a child prostitution racket when he was killed. And now his precious daughters may not be so safe, after all...
What readers are saying about The Promise:
'Benita meets all the criteria which make a good book... the research that goes into her books, and the clarity of style'
'I love Benita Brown's books and this one is no exception, it's hard to put it down, I have been trying to read it at every spare moment'
'For anyone who enjoys a Catherine Cookson novel this book is an absolute must. I have read all of Benita Brown's novels and find her style of writing engaging with good plots and characters'
The Promise is a heart-wrenching and powerful story of two young sisters caught up in an underworld of corruption and deceit, from popular saga author Benita Brown. Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin.
When her father, a journalist, is murdered, Marion Brookfield vows to care for her younger sister Annette. The girls believe they have found a refuge when charming businessman Victor Bateman proposes to Marion and they move into his luxurious home.
But Marion's friend, Daniel Brady, is conducting his own investigation into Henry Brookfield's death. He learns the journalist was closing in on the head of a child prostitution racket when he was killed. And now his precious daughters may not be so safe, after all...
What readers are saying about The Promise:
'Benita meets all the criteria which make a good book... the research that goes into her books, and the clarity of style'
'I love Benita Brown's books and this one is no exception, it's hard to put it down, I have been trying to read it at every spare moment'
'For anyone who enjoys a Catherine Cookson novel this book is an absolute must. I have read all of Benita Brown's novels and find her style of writing engaging with good plots and characters'
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4.4
12 reviews
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April 25, 2024
oh my olive honestly love these books 📚 they are such a enjoyable read tytyty xxx
About the author
Benita Brown was born and brought up in Newcastle by her English mother, the youngest of thirteen children, and her Indian father, who came to Newcastle to study medicine and fell in love with the place and the people. After meeting her husband while she was at drama school in London, Benita returned to her home town and worked as a teacher and broadcaster before becoming a full-time writer, publishing many much-loved novels. Sadly, Counting the Days was Benita's last book, as she passed away in April 2014 following a sudden illness. She will be greatly missed.
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