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Cygnet River

by Sharron Martin

She refused to stay silent.

Ireland 1975, at the height of the Troubles, young wife and mother Kitty Devlin has it all --until the night her doctor husband vanishes with his receptionist, leaving a typed note, empty bank accounts, and a scandal that rocks her rural town.
Branded a deserted wife and left penniless, Kitty struggles to rebuild her life within the confines of Catholic convention. As she navigates the challenges of her situation, the embers of an old flame reignite, drawing condemnation from the Church and the attention of the parish priest.
When a minor accident lands her daughter in hospital, her husband returns, determined to take custody of the children she has worked so hard to protect. In desperation, Kitty uncovers secret alliances, moral hypocrisy, and dangerous connections that could threaten them all. She is forced to confront the dark undercurrents of her town and make an impossible choice between custody of her children and a future with the man she loves.
Scandal, betrayal, and forbidden desire collide in Cygnet River, a gripping story of love, resilience, and one woman's fight to reclaim her life.
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Pages:

344

Published:

Apr 2026

Format

Paperback

Publisher

OPTIMISE PUBLISHING

ISBN:

9780473774240

She refused to stay silent.

Ireland 1975, at the height of the Troubles, young wife and mother Kitty Devlin has it all --until the night her doctor husband vanishes with his receptionist, leaving a typed note, empty bank accounts, and a scandal that rocks her rural town.
Branded a deserted wife and left penniless, Kitty struggles to rebuild her life within the confines of Catholic convention. As she navigates the challenges of her situation, the embers of an old flame reignite, drawing condemnation from the Church and the attention of the parish priest.
When a minor accident lands her daughter in hospital, her husband returns, determined to take custody of the children she has worked so hard to protect. In desperation, Kitty uncovers secret alliances, moral hypocrisy, and dangerous connections that could threaten them all. She is forced to confront the dark undercurrents of her town and make an impossible choice between custody of her children and a future with the man she loves.
Scandal, betrayal, and forbidden desire collide in Cygnet River, a gripping story of love, resilience, and one woman's fight to reclaim her life.
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