From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Maiden's Voyage; perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson.
'Goodwin is a master of her craft. The perfect book for a cold winter's evening' Lancashire Evening Post
'Goodwin is a fabulous writer' Worcester Evening News
'A vibrant page-turner with entrancing characters' Margaret Dickinson
'Rosie writes such heartwarming sagas' Lyn Andrews
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Growing up in extreme poverty in London, Pearl thinks life can get no worse. But when her parents discover there's yet another baby on the way, they have to tighten the belt even further. Pearl's mother decides to send her and her younger sister Eliza to the workhouse, where they are forced into a new life of hardship and struggle.
Pearl's hopes are raised when the workhouse offers the sisters a new life in Canada and they board an orphan ship transporting unwanted children across the seas. Pearl hopes their luck has finally changed when she and Eliza are hired by the kindly Mrs Forbes to work in her grand house together. But when Pearl meets their mistress's bullying son Monty he reveals he will stop at nothing to make her life a misery.
Will Pearl ever find the home she so craves?
- ISBN10 1838773525
- ISBN13 9781838773526
- Publish Date 22 July 2021 (first published 25 May 2021)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Zaffre
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 512
- Language English