Judy Summers
A Daughter's Promise: A new festive winter saga for 2023
A Daughter's Promise: A new festive winter saga for 2023
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Annie Shaw longs to be taken seriously and runs away to work at a cotton mill outside Ormskirk. She is shocked to witness the poor treatment of the children from the workhouse and becomes their makeshift mum. Will she be able to keep them warm, fed, and safe?
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group
Liverpool, 1861.
Annie Shaw yearns for recognition and independence, tired of being treated like a child by her older sister Delilah. While Delilah has been a nurturing figure, she remains secretive about her past and keeps Annie closely monitored. When Annie's old friend Clara visits, sharing stories of the lucrative opportunities at the cotton mill outside Ormskirk, Annie sees a chance for adventure and decides to run away.
The work at the mill is grueling, with children as young as eight working long days around dangerous machinery. However, the mill owners prioritize production over the well-being of their workers, turning a blind eye to the human cost. The children from the workhouse are particularly mistreated, and Annie feels compelled to intervene and rescue them.
Annie soon finds herself caring for three young orphans, becoming a makeshift mother. As economic hardships hit the mill and hundreds of jobs are lost, Annie faces the challenge of providing for her charges' basic needs. Will she be able to keep them warm, fed, and safe during these turbulent times? To navigate a uncertain future, Annie must uncover the secrets buried in her past.
Judy Summers' novel offers a captivating glimpse into Victorian Liverpool, filled with well-developed characters and fascinating insights into the social and economic conditions of the time. The heart-warming story of Annie's resilience and determination makes for an inspiring read, reminding us of the power of compassion and the importance of facing our past to shape our future.
Weight: 330g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802796612
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