Children's Fate: The Fourth Meonbridge Chronicle: 4 (Meonbridge Chronicles)

How can a mother just stand by when her daughter is being cozened into sin?Its 1360 eleven years since the Black Death devastated all of England and six years since Emma Ward fled Meonbridge with her children to find a more prosperous life in Winchester. Long satisfied that shed made the right decision Emma is now terrified that she was wrong. For shes convinced her daughter Bea is in grave danger being exploited by her scheming and immoral mistress.Bea herself is confused: fearful and ashamed of her sudden descent into sin but also thrilled by her wealthy and attentive client.When Emma resolves to rescue Bea from ruin and tricks her into returning to Meonbridge Bea doesnt at first suspect her mothers motives. She is happy to renew her former friendships but yearning for her rich lover Bea soon absconds back to the city. Yet only months later plague is stalking Winchester again and in terror Bea flees once more to Meonbridge.But this time she finds herself unwelcome and fear hostility and hatred threaten...Terror betrayal and deceit but also love and courage in a time of continuing change and challenge - Childrens Fate the fourth MEONBRIDGE CHRONICLE.