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Winter Orphan
Winter Orphan
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A young girl named Ella is sold into servitude and faces harsh treatment from her master. She must find the strength to resist giving in to despair and carry on alone.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
A poignant tale of resilience and hope, this novel follows the journey of Ella, a young girl who has faced countless hardships throughout her life. Born into poverty and abandoned at a young age, Ella has been subjected to unspeakable cruelty and abuse from those around her. Despite the odds, she never loses her spirit or her determination to survive.
When Ella is sold into servitude as a scullery maid, she is taken to a new home where she hopes to find a better life. However, her hopes are quickly dashed as she is subjected to the brutal treatment of her master. Day in and day out, Ella is forced to work long hours, with little to no food or rest. She is beaten and abused, and her spirit begins to crumble.
But Ella is a fighter. She refuses to give in to despair and finds the strength to carry on alone. She befriends other servants in the house, and together they form a tight-knit community of survivors. They support each other through the harsh realities of their lives, and together they find ways to resist their masters' cruelty.
Through her courage and determination, Ella slowly begins to reclaim her life. She learns to read and write, and she discovers a love of music that helps her to heal and find joy in the midst of hardship. She even finds a way to escape her master's house and begins to make a new life for herself.
The Orphans of Halfpenny Street is a heartbreaking story of one child's courage and resilience. It is a testament to the human spirit's ability to survive and thrive in the face of adversity. Through the journey of Ella, we are reminded of the importance of compassion, kindness, and the power of community. This novel is a must-read for anyone who believes in the strength of the human spirit and the power of hope.
Weight: 262g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008286712
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