Guard a Silver Sixpence: My Yorkshire Family’s Secret

**Guard a Silver Sixpence: A Harrowing Journey of Intergenerational Trauma and Ultimate Redemption** Unearth a hidden family history and discover the resilience of the human spirit in Felicity Davis's powerful memoir, *Guard a Silver Sixpence: My Yorkshire Family's Secret*. This unflinching account delves into the dark heart of abuse and uncovers a century-old legacy of trauma that reverberates through generations. Felicity Davis doesn't just tell a story; she bravely confronts a past riddled with violence and despair. From her earliest memories of daily beatings at the hands of her grandmother and witnessing abuse inflicted upon her mother, Felicitys childhood was marked by pain and chaos. By the age of fifteen, she made the courageous decision to run away from home, seeking refuge from the torment. But even as she rebuilt her life, becoming a teacher and raising three sons as a single mother, the shadows of her past continued to haunt her. *Guard a Silver Sixpence* is more than a personal narrative; it's a quest for understanding. Felicity embarks on a journey to unravel the roots of her grandmother's cruelty, leading her down a path into her family's hidden history. What she discovers is a shocking secret that has scarred generations: the story of her great-grandmother, Emily Swann, who was hanged in 1903 for the murder of her abusive husband in a crime known as the Wombwell Murder. This infamous case brought shame and disgrace upon Emily's orphaned children, setting in motion a cycle of poverty, hardship, and repeated abuse. Through painstaking research into the lives of her ancestors in Barnsley, Yorkshire, Felicity uncovers the devastating traumas that shaped her family. She pieces together the hardships faced by Emily Swann, a victim of violence and circumstance in Edwardian England, and the subsequent suffering endured by her own grandmother. With raw honesty and unflinching detail, Felicity examines the destructive patterns that have been passed down through her family for nearly a century. *Guard a Silver Sixpence* is a testament to the enduring power of family secrets and the devastating consequences of intergenerational trauma. But it's also a story of hope and healing. By confronting her past and understanding the forces that shaped her family, Felicity finally breaks free from the cycle of abuse and reclaims her future. This unabridged paperback edition from Pan Publishing offers readers an intimate and compelling look at the complexities of family dynamics and the long shadow of abuse. *Guard a Silver Sixpence* is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the impact of trauma and the power of resilience. It provides a story of survival that will stay with you long after you have turned the final page. If you are interested in the themes of overcoming adversity, breaking cycles of abuse, true crime, historical family sagas, and Yorkshire history, you'll find this book incredibly impactful. Get your copy today!