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King Oak Kindle Edition

by Catherine Arthur (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
A tangled tale of love, betrayal, and broken promises

The Common, 1780

George Hogtrough is risking his neck.

When his friend lures him into the murky world of smuggling, unexpected events unfold. Fearful of destitution, his wife Molly turns to drink, and her attention soon wanders towards her husband’s hated brother. Jesse is everything George is not – sober, hardworking, God-fearing. Should George discover her eye has strayed all hell will break loose.

However, hell has been weaving its mischief through the splintered family for years, and a dark secret between the brothers threatens to turn everyone’s lives upside down.

Follow the twisted tales and they all lead back to the King Oak.
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    410 pages
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  3. Publication date
    June 3, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096MJN642
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Catherine Arthur (June 3, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 410 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Catherine Arthur

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Catherine Arthur was born in Surrey, England. She is an English teacher and writer. After working in the publishing and pharmaceutical industries, and then taking a break to have children, she entered the world of the self-employed. Her work led her to the foothills of the Alps in Switzerland, where she still lives.

Catherine’s debut book, King Oak was inspired while growing a family tree. The residents of Woodfield were an interesting bunch, but their stories unfinished. So began a writing journey, with stops at the doors of various characters to finish what history began.

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  • Delta D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing and intriguing
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
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    Great read, interesting characters, did not want to put it down. Hoping for a sequel since an absorbing book can be hard to find.
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  • Mary Schmidt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Tangled historic fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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    What a tangled web of hardship and illegal smuggling. It is interesting that this novel contains main characters of whom all are commoners of the time. A cottage evokes a small house in a copse of trees to me, yet back then a cottage could be a home barely livable and full to overflowing with those who live within. Smuggling causes a wife to stray towards his own brother, and then the skeletons start to fall. Babies are due. That thought also comes from the registered nurse in me. Amazing.
    Especially since the mom loves alcohol to the max, and she delivers twins while still half drunk.
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  • midnightfz
    4.0 out of 5 stars historical fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
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    Historical fiction with main characters who are commoners which is an unusual perspective. Brings to life the poverty and hard lives that most experienced in the late 1700's. Interesting plot twists.
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  • Jerry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
    Filled with intrigue and suspense, a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and secrets. As George dives into smuggling, his wife Molly's affection strays towards his brother, Jesse, setting off a chain of events that will shake their family to its core. Set against the backdrop of the King Oak, this captivating story will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
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  • Progress Wings
    5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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    In this story, George gets mixed up in smuggling, and his wife Molly starts liking his brother Jesse. The family's secrets come out, causing lots of trouble. It's a thrilling tale with interesting characters and lots of surprises. It talks about forgiveness and making things right.

    If you like exciting stories with twists and turns, this book is for you!
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  • M Khan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps pages turning
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
    Its a great narration of love, betrayal, and familial discord within the pages of 'King Oak.' As George delves into the world of smuggling, Molly's descent into alcoholism and Jesse's entanglement add layers of complexity. Against the backdrop of the King Oak tree, long-held secrets are unveiled. This gripping tale is sure to captivate history buffs.

    A Must read
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  • SCC
    5.0 out of 5 stars King Oak
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2025
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    Catherine Arthur has written this very good story with some interesting twists and turns. You’re quickly pulled into George and Molly’s story, and of their family and friends, and you wonder how it will play out.
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  • JT Michaels
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2025
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    I wanted a break from my usual fare and was lucky enough to choose this wonderful story. The language and characters are vivid, there’s misery, joy, and everything in between, and I feel well rewarded for taking a punt on something different.
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  • Whitey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2024
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    I could be wrong, but it looks as if this is a debut novel and, if so, it is an assured debut indeed. From the opening pages we are plunged into the small but detailed world of the characters, the inhabitants of a largely impoverished community, and we see that world very much from their eyes. This really is a wonderful example of ‘show, not tell’ - we are party to their thoughts but also see so much detail that it is easy to picture their world. Life is nasty and brutish for Molly, George, Annie and Jesse, and for all the others who appear along the way. It is refreshing to read of ‘ordinary’ people and to be reminded what hand-to-mouth existences the majority of people lived in this era. The choice, or lack thereof, informs their decisions and yet it is a joy to see them finding happiness where they can, and to see the community coming together to help one another in times of trouble. Life is precarious, and precious, and the worries and dreams of these people are real, and recognisable. I especially loved the way all of the main characters were portrayed as rounded human beings, with faults, foibles and honour - even if that sense of honour was not shown to the other characters. I also liked the ‘voice’ used to tell the story, which so perfectly matched the era and the ways of the people who live around The Common. I genuinely felt that I had come to know these people and I really enjoyed spending time in their company.
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  • keatsie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A well researched, atmospheric tale of a family struggling to come to terms with terrible secrets.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2024
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    A well researched, atmospheric tale of a family struggling to come to terms with terrible secrets. Lazy good for nothing George, and his wife Molly, trying to drown her fears with gin, Jesse, punishing himself for sins he cannot admit, Henry with his loose lips and a wish to better himself, and Annie hoping to escape. In the centre of it all, the King Oak, where promises are made and broken. Poverty, witchcraft, smuggling and a mysterious missing twin, make this book hard to put down. I really hope there will be a sequel, as I’m sure these well drawn characters will stay with me.
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