A lone mother. A tragic birth. This infant girl will need luck to survive1849 LondonClare Byrne, widowed and heavily pregnant, escapes the great famine on a 'coffin ship' from Dublin. Tragedy strikes when the newborn loses its mother within the hour. A toothless old crone scoops up the child from the cobbles, hoping to profit from her find.Moments later, her prayers are answered. An elegant black carriage pulls up, and a self-made gentleman steps out. He pays a single shilling for the infant and begins making plans for her future, leaving everyone else wondering what his intentions are.Is the stranger's guardianship a curse or a blessing for the bairn? Will she be condemned to a life of hardship under an oppressive master? Or will she experience a dazzling future as the apple of her wealthy benefactor's eye?—-Experience this captivating story of an orphan girl's tumultuous childhood. Delve into the highs and lows of her upbringing. Immerse yourself in a heartwarming Victorian historical romance and let this moving tale full of twist and turns, compassion and resilience be your companion.
✔ Author(s): Emma Hardwick
✔ Title: Forging the Shilling Girl (The Hudsons Victorian saga)
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (1907 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B093RKBYLG
✔ ISBN-13: 978B093RKBYL2
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Forging the Shilling Girl by Emma Hardwick
Sarah Franklin
I must confess, this book made me shed tears like never before. The themes of love, loss, and resilience struck a chord with my soul. It was an emotional journey I'm grateful to have taken.
Daphne Garner
The plot was incredibly well-crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked until the very last page. It was impossible to predict what would happen next.
Violet Tyler
The way this book explored the complexities of human nature and relationships was both profound and relatable. It touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.
