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OverviewThe heart-breaking and compelling new book set in a Victorian workhouse from the author of the The Orphans of Halfpenny Street When Lucy and her brother, Joshua, are orphaned, it falls to Joshua to provide for them both, but he is barely into his teens and in his naivety, falls prey to bad influences and drink. Lucy is desperate to avoid the workhouse, but when Joshua loses their meagre savings they are thrown out onto the street and, in dire poverty, it isn’t long before Lucy finds herself at its gates – almost a fate worse than death. Inside the workhouse, Lucy meets with unkindness and cruelty and she knows she must dig deep within herself if she is to survive, let alone thrive. What Lucy needs is a friend and she is surprised to find one in the most unlikely place… Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cathy SharpPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: HarperCollins Volume: Book 2 Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.240kg ISBN: 9780008286682ISBN 10: 000828668 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 16 May 2019 Audience: General/trade , General , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews. Author InformationCathy Sharp is happily married and lives with her husband in a small Cambridgeshire village. They like visiting Spain together and enjoy the benefits of sunshine and pleasant walks, while at home they love their garden and visiting the Norfolk seaside. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |