The Blessed Child
The perfect read from Britain's best-loved saga writer
(Author) Rosie GoodwinWednesday's child is full of woe... Warwickshire, 1865 Nessie Carson will do anything to keep her family together after her mother is killed, her father abandons them and they are evicted from their cosy little Nuneaton home. She and her brothers and sisters take on jobs as live-in assistants to a local undertaker. She is soon entwined in fortunes of her employer, Andre, who is forced to live a lie, and the local doctor - someone she's attracted to but can never have. But even in the darkest of times, and saddest of places, when you're as spirited as Nessie Carson, there is light, love and the promise of happiness if you're only brave enough to search for it... The perfect Christmas treat for fans of Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson. Nessie Carson will do anything to keep her family together after her mother is killed, her father abandons them and they are evicted from their cosy little Nuneaton home. She and her brothers and sisters take on jobs as live-in assistants to a local undertaker. She is soon entwined in fortunes of her employer, Andre, who is forced to live a lie, and the local doctor - someone she's attracted to but can never have. But even in the darkest of times, and saddest of places, when you're as spirited as Nessie Carson, there is light, love and the promise of happiness if you're only brave enough to search for it ... The perfect Christmas treat for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson.
Rosie Goodwin
Rosie Goodwin is a British author known for her historical fiction novels set in the Victorian era. Her works often focus on themes of family, hardship, and resilience. Goodwin's writing style is characterized by richly detailed settings and well-developed characters. Some of her most notable works include "The Ribbon Weaver," "The Little Angel," and "Dilly's Sacrifice." Goodwin's contributions to literature include bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people in the past, shedding light on the often harsh realities of life during the Victorian era. Her most famous work is considered to be "The Little Angel," which has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following of readers.
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