Joan: Put on a Happy face

By Carol M Mottershead

She wore a happy face. Behind it, centuries of heartbreak, hope, and survival.When Joan, a spirited young woman, falls for a charismatic travelling actor ten years her senior, her father challenges the suitor to win her hand. Against the odds, love triumphs-and so begins a marriage filled with passion, hardship, and the unpredictable rhythm of a touring life. As Joan navigates motherhood and the strain of her husband's absences, help arrives in the form of her cousin Polly, a gentle soul the child affectionately calls "Pretty Polly."

But one fateful kiss at a royal coronation shatters the fragile harmony. Polly flees, embarrassed and ashamed, and Joan's family sets sail for England-only to be caught in a violent clash that leaves them gravely wounded. Offered a mysterious elixir to heal, they accept... unaware that its true power is immortality.

From medieval Italy, through revolutions and royal jubilees, to modern day England, Joan's family lives on-witnessing centuries of change while grappling with the cost of eternal life. By 1979, their story has become legend... but Joan still wears a happy face.

A rich blend of romance, historical drama, and magical realism, this unforgettable debut invites readers to ask: what would you sacrifice for love that never dies? Find out now, order your copy today

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08HTM1M2Q
• ISBN13: 9798683476625
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"