CARRYING on the fine tradition of Catherine Cookson, with the official sanction of her family, Rosie Goodwin has produced a saga with a tragic but noble background.

A baby rescued from the snow has obviously not been smiled on by fate, but Amy turns out to be a woman of courage and character, a woman who can deal with whatever is thrown at her until secrets from the past threaten her dreams of the future.

A northern tale to stir the northern heart.