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The Urchin of Walton Hall
(2020)(The first book in the Village Sagas series)
A novel by Emma Hardwick
England, 1865. At the age of ten, love-child Bess is abandoned at Walton Hall by her desperate and sickly mother.
The illegitimate young girl is promptly sent away by her philandering colliery owner father to become an educated and accomplished young woman and escape the beatings at the cruel hand of her vengeful stepmother.Alas, a tragic near-fatal accident strikes her father, and the decline of the family's fortunes means Bess and her siblings must find spouses to provide for them if the family is to avoid destitution.
After a series of failed encounters with suitors, Bess's stepmother takes drastic measures against the unwanted girl to protect herself and her children.
Who is the mystery fiancé she has in mind to finally free her of the shameful stepchild that ruined her life?
And how will Bess feel knowing her betrothal means she will never be free to marry her childhood sweetheart?
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An emotional Victorian historical romance saga following an abandoned illegitimate girl trying to fit in with a new family. As Bess tries to move forward after losing her mother, she faces a rollercoaster of emotions.
Join the lonely, neglected waif as she strives for fulfilment despite the obstacles in her path. Find out if she can get the 'happy ever after' ending she desperately deserves.
Genre: Sagas
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