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The Workhouse Girl
- Author
- Lynette Rees
- Narrator
- Deryn Edwards
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 31 May 2024
- Run Time
- 7 hours 50 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Family life fiction, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
Once a workhouse girl, always a workhouse girl...
Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life, but when her family can’t make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse, it feels like things can’t get any worse.
But luckily for Enid, her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs. Also from the cold, hard streets of Merthyr, Jimmy has made his name as an entrepreneur, repairing boots and hand-delivering them to the fine people of the town.
Enid has seen for herself that you can make a better life for yourself, so with Jimmy’s help, she sets about trying to save her family.
But there are even darker places than the workhouse, and as the rumour mill churns, it appears there’s an even more dangerous fate she will need to avoid…
An emotional and nostalgic historical saga that will have you turning pages, engrossed. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Lynn Johnson.
'Well written and evocative, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it kept me turning the pages' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'It's told so vividly, I could picture the setting and Enid herself tugged on my heart strings... I highly recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'Absolutely fantastic story I was hooked from very beginning' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'another brilliant read from Lynette Rees which has you turning pages and reading quickly' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'Loved this book from beginning to end, in fact I didn’t want it to end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'I could not put this book down - some very emotional chapters that pull at your heartstrings. Beautiful read right to the ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'The Workhouse Girl is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from Lynette Rees.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Praise for Lynette Rees:'A touching and at times heart-rending story' Rosie Clarke
'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' Lizzie Lane
'The Winter Waif flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' Sheila Riley
'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' AnneMarie Brear
'From the first page to the last, Betsan’s story is a gripping tale of love prevailing despite hardship. Lynette Rees has done it again! Brilliant!' Mary Wood
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Details
- Author
- Lynette Rees
- Narrator
- Deryn Edwards
- Duration
- 7 hours 50 minutes
- Release Date
- 31 May 2024
- ISBN
- 9781805490043
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Family life fiction, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
A heartbreaking tale of triumph over tribulation - perfect for fans of Katie FlynnOnce a workhouse girl, always a workhouse girl...Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life, but when her family can’t make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse, it feels like things can’t get any worse.But luckily for Enid, her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs. Also from the cold, hard streets of Merthyr, Jimmy has made his name as an entrepreneur, repairing boots and hand-delivering them to the fine people of the town.Enid has seen for herself that you can make a better life for yourself, so with Jimmy’s help, she sets about trying to save her family.But there are even darker places than the workhouse, and as the rumour mill churns, it appears there’s an even more dangerous fate she will need to avoid…An emotional and nostalgic historical saga that will have you turning pages, engrossed. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Lynn Johnson.'Well written and evocative, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it kept me turning the pages' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'It's told so vividly, I could picture the setting and Enid herself tugged on my heart strings... I highly recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Absolutely fantastic story I was hooked from very beginning' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'another brilliant read from Lynette Rees which has you turning pages and reading quickly' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Loved this book from beginning to end, in fact I didn’t want it to end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'I could not put this book down - some very emotional chapters that pull at your heartstrings. Beautiful read right to the ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'The Workhouse Girl is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from Lynette Rees.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPraise for Lynette Rees:'A touching and at times heart-rending story' Rosie Clarke'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' Lizzie Lane'The Winter Waif flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' Sheila Riley'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' AnneMarie Brear'From the first page to the last, Betsan’s story is a gripping tale of love prevailing despite hardship. Lynette Rees has done it again! Brilliant!' Mary Wood
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