A DEBUT HISTORICAL NOVEL
the papermaker’s daughter
A sweeping saga of forbidden love, betrayal, and family secrets, set against the chalk cliffs and paper mills of Dover, 1897.
By Adrienne Terblanche
THE STORY
A story of forbidden love and a family secret that waited a generation to be found.
"A summer of elegance and wit, secret trysts and declarations of undying love, villains vying for a dowry, duels at dawn, and half a dozen marriage proposals. A pity none of it is real. This summer, as in every season since learning to read, I have escaped my drear, loveless existence by immersing myself in stories. But these days, I make a point of choosing books that would earn my guardian’s disapproval."
Chapter One, The Library (Sarah, 1897)
SETTING
Dover, 1897
GENRE
Historical Saga
SERIES
Book one
PRAISE FOR THE NOVEL
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“A woven dual-timeline novel that braids two mothers' lives into a single, powerful meditation on identity, sacrifice, and the devastating cost of buried truths. The author brings the White Cliffs of Dover to life with such vivid descriptions that I could practically feel the sea wind, the setting becomes a character in its own right. When the truth finally comes together, it's emotional, satisfying, and completely worth the reading journey.”
NORM DE LUE | AMAZON READER
“A tender, gripping historical novel set in Dover, 1897. Sarah Crouch's love for books and her longing for a life beyond her guardian's rules make her an easy character to root for. Beautiful pacing, strong character development, and a satisfying ending make this a warm, memorable read that's hard to put down. I can highly recommend it!”
LEAN MULLER | AMAZON READER REVIEW
the facts behind the fiction
The history, research and real places that shaped Sarah and Elizabeth’s story.
THE AUTHOR
ABOUT ADRIENNE
Adrienne grew up in Dover and studied Classics at Cambridge before teaching Latin, Ancient Greek and Classical Civilisation. The Papermaker's Daughter began as one book and has grown into a planned series following several generations of a Dover family. She now lives in Suffolk, renovating an old bungalow with her husband.
