A Handful of Sovereigns [electronic resource]
King, Anna2017
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Three children must fend for themselves in Victorian London. But there might be a way out... When fifteen-year-old Maggie, her sister Liz and young brother Charlie find themselves tragically orphaned they know their young lives can never be the same again. And when Liz is taken ill, Maggie has to tend to her, and loses what little work she had. In desperation, she ventures onto the streets, risking her safety and her innocence. A mysterious stranger appears to offer hope, but does he have only her best interests at heart? Will tragedy strike again or can Maggie save the family from poverty, and find the happiness she truly deserves? Set in London's Bethnal Green shortly after the Ripper murders, A Handful of Sovereigns is a classic East End family saga, perfect for fans of Jennie Felton, Maggie Ford or Dilly Court.
Main title:
A Handful of Sovereigns [electronic resource] / Anna King
Author:
King, Anna, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Canelo, 2017
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Anna King was born in the East End of London and grew up in Hackney. She wrote ten novels, most of which are set in the East End during the Victorian era. She died in 2003.
ISBN:
9781788630092
Language:
English
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BRN:
2805079
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