In The Gypsy’s Daughter, the sequel to The Gypsy Bride, a girl growing up on a Kent hop farm in the aftermath of World War Two longs to expand her horizons with a scholarship to Nottingham University. Then on the last night of the hopping, something happens that threatens to destroy all her dreams.

Amazon five star reviews:

‘It takes the reader into an often hidden world, with an absorbing atmosphere, likeable characters and a plot with many ups and downs.’

‘The novel doesn’t shy away from the social mores and misogyny of the times, giving it a gritty, realistic edge. The characters are engaging and entertaining, the prose lucid and evocative. A great, all-round read.’

‘Another great story from the author. A country after the trauma of a war that claimed millions is well portrayed. The characters are believable and multi-dimensional. Highly recommended.’

‘Author Kate Hutton’s meticulous historical research and fresh dialogue reveal England’s post-war recovery epoch, a time ripe for the social change that her compelling characters champion.’

And from the Historical Novel Society:

‘Harry’s life is touched by family tragedy and externally imposed violence. From the relative tranquillity of rural Kent, to university life in Nottingham with its factories and mining communities, Katie Hutton demonstrates a mastery of description, bringing characters and settings to life.

The novel deals with the difficult subjects of domestic violence and homosexuality sympathetically and with a great understanding of historical context and remains true to the prejudices and attitudes of late 1950s England. Much care has obviously been taken with the authenticity of accents and dialect, adding to the sense of place.

The Gypsy’s Daughter is an extremely well written, classically romantic tale. The characters are well rounded and believable, and the novel flows with just the right amount of pace to keep the reader turning the pages.’