Every Mother's Son

A Mother’s Love. A Son’s Destiny. A Family Torn Apart.

Every Mother’s Son by bestselling author Valerie Wood, published in 2015 by Corgi, is a poignant and powerful saga of family, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. Set in early 20th-century Yorkshire, this richly woven tale captures the hardships and hopes of working-class life with emotional depth and warmth.

From Hardship to Heartache

Young Meg Stretton is left heartbroken when her beloved is sent to war, unaware that their brief time together has left her expecting his child. With little support and the judgment of society pressing down on her, Meg must make a choice that will change her life forever. Her son is taken from her—and for years, she lives with the pain of separation.

Will Love Find a Way Back?

As time passes and her circumstances change, Meg never gives up hope. But when a chance at reunion presents itself, will the years apart prove too great a divide? Valerie Wood’s evocative storytelling brings to life a deeply moving tale of maternal strength, enduring hope, and the courage to seek redemption.

Every Mother’s Son is perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin, and Catherine Cookson.