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Gwenna The Welsh Confectioner

by Vicky Adin

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A powerful tale of family life amid Auckland’s bustling Karangahape Road at the turn of the 20th century Against overwhelming odds, can Gwenna save her legacy? Gwenna’s life is about to change. Her father is dead, and the family business is on the brink of collapse. Thwarted by society, the plucky sweet maker refuses to accept defeat. Gwenna promised her father she would fulfil his dreams and save her legacy. But thanks to her overbearing stepbrother, that legacy is at risk. Gwenna must fight for her rights if she is to keep her vow. She falls in love with the cheeky and charming Johnno, but just when things are beginning to look up, disaster strikes. Throughout the twists and turns of love and tragedy, Gwenna is irrepressible. She refuses to relinquish her goal and lets nothing and no one stand in her way. But blind to anything that could distract her, Gwenna overlooks the most important person in her life, putting her dreams, her family, and her chance at happiness in jeopardy.

About the Author

Vicky Adin’s passion is writing inter-generational sagas inspired by early immigrant stories to New Zealand, linked by journals, letters, photographs, and heirlooms. Many decades of research later, Vicky has combined her skills to write heart-warming novels weaving family life and history together in a way that makes the past come alive. She invites you to journey alongside the immigrants as they cross the oceans for a better life, or follow their descendants as they uncover the long lost secrets of bygone days. Delve into The New Zealand Immigrant Collection, suspenseful family saga fiction uncovering the mysteries, the lies and the challenges of the past. You won’t be disappointed. Vicky Adin holds a MA(Hons) in English and Education. She is an avid reader of historical novels, family sagas and contemporary women’s stories and loves to travel. She especially enjoys caravanning around New Zealand with her husband and biggest fan; and spending time with her family. An award-winning author, Vicky’s writing has been compared with that of Catherine Cookson. She is a recipient of a Gold Standard Quality Mark, two Indie B.R.A.G medallions and two Chill with a Book Readers’ Awards for other novels.

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