The Trader's Wife

The Traders, Book 1

By: Anna Jacobs

Narrated by: Nicolette McKenzie

Singapore in the 1860s is exotic and yet terrifying for a penniless Englishwoman, alone and vulnerable after her mother's death. Too pretty to obtain a governess's job, Isabella Saunders accepts an offer from Singapore merchant Mr Lee to teach him English and live with his family.

Two years later Bram Deagan arrives in Singapore, determined to make his fortune as a trader. Mr Lee sees a way to expand his business connections and persuades Isabella to marry Bram.

Bravely, she sets sail for a new land and life. But the past casts a long shadow and together she and Bram face unexpected dangers. Will they find a way to achieve their dreams of a successful trading business?

And will their marriage turn out to be more of a love match than they ever could have dreamed?

(P)2012 Isis Publishing Ltd©2011 Anna Jacobs

Critic reviews

With more than 50 mostly romance books under her (garter) belt, the author is more than adept at spinning a yarn and her characters, surprisingly enough, are a particularly engaging lot... whose back stories, which run to petty jealousies, domestic violence and even murder, are carried along nicely by Jacobs' pacy writing and eye for historical detail. As romantic fiction goes, this one's a winner.

[Anna Jacobs has an] impressive grasp of human emotions

a wonderful story

a great start to a new series the characters are likable the narrator did a great job

Wonderful story

Loved the story, I liked the ideas showing strong women dealing with the prejudices and successes. Not all men thought women were dumb and weak. That good partnerships could help couples be successful.