The Christmas Pauper - Couverture souple

Cole, Iris

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798566795935

Editeur : Independently published, 2020

Synopsis

In the early hours of Christmas eve, a young girl hides in doorways seeking refuge from the icy streets. But London is not kind to orphans and paupers and survival can exact an unthinkable price.

On Christmas Eve in 1881, eight year old Luella Morris is suddenly and tragically alone in the world. Blue with cold from the icy winds, and shuddering in doorways for shelter, Luella is discovered by Agatha a cunning street girl and learns to survive the seedy backstreet alleys.

Misfortune strikes when Agatha is apprehended and imprisoned, leaving Luella alone again. Without Agatha to guard her, Luella works her way into a new gang but Luella is hiding a terrible secret and is petrified that her secret will be discovered.

Frank Smith sweeps streets and tumbles to supplement the family income. When he meets Luella with not so much as a jacket for warmth, he does what he can to help but when Luella disappears off the streets without warning, he fears she is lost to him.

When Luella and Agatha’s paths cross again, Agatha has risen to the top ranks of the criminal world.  But friendships forged on the streets are fraught with danger and misplaced loyalties can cost a girl her life. Luella must choose sides, betraying an honest woman, or making mortal enemies of those closest to her.  

As Luella flees one of the toughest girl gangs in London, her path unexpectedly crosses with Frank. Can Frank find a way to help Luella or is Luella destined to perish on the streets of London?

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798566795935
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
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