New: The Married Widows of Cornwall by Lesley Trotter
One of the untold stories of 19th century emigration from Cornwall is that of the thousands of wives ‘left behind’ by men leaving to work overseas. Known as ‘married widows’, these women singlehandedly managed family and homes, maintaining their husbands interests and ties with their homeland. They are the unsung heroines of many Cornish families, especially in the mining communities.
