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An Orphan's Journey

By: Rosie Goodwin
Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
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From the Sunday Times best-selling author of A Maiden's Voyage; perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson.

1874.

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?

Featuring an exclusive prequel to the next book in the Precious Stones series, A Simple Wish.

©2021 Rosie Goodwin (P)2021 Bonnier Books UK Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Thought-Provoking Sailing
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Critic reviews

"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)

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An entertaining story

I enjoyed the story despite a few anachronisms!
I was born and lived in Nuneaton so I have listened to several of Rosie’s books because of this connection.
(Have to admit the accent attributed to the Nuneaton inhabitants was annoying! North Warwickshire not the same as Birmingham/W Midlands!)

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Thoroughly enjoyed

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story, I love all Rosie Goodwin stories and always feel sad when I come to the end of the stories, I just want them to carry on.
Thank you Rosie xx

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I couldn't put this down, captivated by it.

Already to hear another story , it is brilliant, so glad I didn't live in those days, but so interesting.

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Charlie Sanderson

absolutely love Rosie Goodwin can't stop listening, Charlie Sanderson is amazing , and of the many reasons I listen.

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Beautiful.

Loved this book. Couldn't stop listening, quite a few late nights. Narration also brilliant. Well deserved 5 stars.

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An orphans journey

I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone I look forward to reading the next book

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Excellent

Brilliant loved this story and read beautifully, it swept me away to live the story with the characters.Can't wait for next installment.

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Orphan journey

Loved this book I couldn't wait to find out more about Pearl loved happy ending

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what a story very good .Poor peal what she went though ended right in the end .I liked the narrator.Rosie Goodwin is a very good writer .

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Brilliant Story

Another brilliant Rosoe Goodwin book but the ending was short, sharp and very predictable - but well worth reading

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