The Beggar Maid
Jun 2014 · Random House
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A wonderfully nostalgic, compelling story of hope and bravery against all odds, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.
City of London, 1887: At eight years old, Charity Crosse is thrust into hardship, living on the streets with her ailing grandfather. When he tragically dies, Charity, now aged 16, finds salvation working at a local bookshop.
Despite the harsh owner and meagre pay, Charity dreams of a better future surrounded by the books she’s always longed to read. But danger looms when the owner dies unexpectedly, and she faces homelessness again. With threats around every corner, will Charity fulfil her dreams to run the bookshop herself and find the security she craves?
City of London, 1887: At eight years old, Charity Crosse is thrust into hardship, living on the streets with her ailing grandfather. When he tragically dies, Charity, now aged 16, finds salvation working at a local bookshop.
Despite the harsh owner and meagre pay, Charity dreams of a better future surrounded by the books she’s always longed to read. But danger looms when the owner dies unexpectedly, and she faces homelessness again. With threats around every corner, will Charity fulfil her dreams to run the bookshop herself and find the security she craves?
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4.8
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Carole Bates
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23 November 2016
A bewitching tail of the struggle to stand strong from rags to become a lady with riches. I found it hard to put down. A lovely story can't wait to read another.
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Ginny Williams
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13 May 2020
a really good read I too could not put it down. 14 -5-2020
Cara French
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18 April 2024
enjoyed this book couldn't put it down
About the author
Dilly Court grew up in North-east London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children and four grandchildren, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband. She is the bestselling author of more than thirty novels.
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