The Lydgate Widow

A heartrending saga of tragedy, family and love

By: Alexandra Connor

Write A Review

Paperback | 26 February 2026 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Format
Paperback

Paperback

$34.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $8.69 with

or

Ships in 15 to 25 business days

Life has been hard for Adele. Will she ever find the happiness she deserves?

A moving saga of a young woman facing unbearable heartache, and her ultimate triumph over adversity - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson.

Adele Ford's clearest childhood memory is of her father telling her about the enigmatic Lydgate Widow, whose abandoned house dominates the village. But the stories end abruptly on the day Adele and her sister are orphaned, and they grow up with only each other to rely on.

Intrigued by the antiques business, Adele finds work in a local shop. But when a wrongful accusation robs her of her reputation, the future looks bleak. So it's not hard for Col Vincent, a successful businessman, to persuade Adele to become his wife. Adele grows to love him - until she realises that her husband is a violent man.

In the 1930s, a woman who leaves her husband faces penury. Adele is faced with an impossible situation. Then some shocking news brings back the haunting memory of the Lydgate Widow - and the man who has loved Adele for decades . . .

Industry Reviews

Praise for Alexandra Connor:

Another page-turner from Connor - Nottingham Evening Post

Connor's fans will undoubtedly enjoy this heart-warming saga - Historical Novels Review

Entertaining and pacy - Sunday Express

The story holds you spellbound - Sunday Independent

A read that holds your attention all the way - Woman & Home

Unexpected plot twists hold the interest in this long, well-written saga - Family Circle

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

More in Modern & Contemporary Fiction

The Midnight Train

Paperback

RRP $34.99

$19.99

43%
OFF

Whistler

The new international bestseller from the author of Tom Lake and The Dutch House

Paperback

RRP $34.99

$22.99

34%
OFF

The Palace of Lost Virtue

Paperback

RRP $34.99

$22.99

34%
OFF

The Yacht

The new twisty thriller from from the author of The Palazzo, for fans of Lucy Foley and Freida McFadden

Paperback

RRP $34.99

$19.99

43%
OFF

Blue Lock 28

Blue Lock

Paperback

RRP $24.99

$21.75

13%
OFF

The Lydgate Widow

A heartrending saga of tragedy, family and love

At a Glance

Paperback

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Modern & Contemporary Fiction

The Midnight Train

Whistler

The new international bestseller from the author of Tom Lake and The Dutch House

The Palace of Lost Virtue

The Player's Promise

London Hearts Series: Book Three

EXODUS

The Helium Sea

On Mystic Lake

Before I Knew I Loved You

Before the Coffee Gets Cold

The Girl with a Thousand Faces

End Game

William Warwick Novels

The Emperor of Gladness

Land

The instant Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller from the author of Hamnet

People in Love

Father Material

The Highly Anticipated MM Romance Follow-Up to Husband Material (London Calling Book 3)

The Secret Garden Club

Where Truth Ends

Twisty, addictive Aussie psychological thriller

The Elements

The Typing Lady

And Other Fictions

Murder Most Delicious

A witty and charming Parisian cosy crime, perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and The Tea Ladies

Later, Only Love Remains

A darkly beautiful suspense novel from the award-winning bestselling author of Sheerwater

We Are All Guilty Here

The gripping and exciting first book in a brand new crime thriller series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author

Enough

Over to You

The Yacht

The new twisty thriller from from the author of The Palazzo, for fans of Lucy Foley and Freida McFadden

Blue Lock 28

Blue Lock

This product is categorised by