The Parson's Daughter — Catherine Cookson

IN THE RAW NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTRYSIDE, A PROUD WOMAN STRUGGLED WITH THE FATEFUL CHOICE BETWEEN LOVE, LOYALTY AND DESIRE...

Nancy Ann Hazel -- free-spirited child bride, she abandoned the shelter of the vicarage to embrace a life of vibrant challenge -- and change...

Dennison Harpcore -- arrogant, licentious master of the grand Rossburn House, haunted by dark hungers, he sought salvation in Nancy Ann's powerful lure...

Graham Mercer -- his wise, gentle endurance offered Nancy Ann a perilous temptation -- a precious refuge of peace from passion's devastation...