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An Orphan's Dream
The Shaw Family in Liverpool (Book 4)
- Author
- Judy Summers
- Narrator
- Annabelle Dowler
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 10 April 2025
- Run Time
- 8 hours 41 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Will her secret past threaten her dreams?
Liverpool, 1864. When Jemima Jenkins's beloved Pa passes away leaving her orphaned, she is cruelly thrown out of her lodgings and dismissed from her cherished job as a schoolmistress.
Offered a temporary home with her best friend Betty, Jemima is determined to avoid the workhouse and get back on her feet, even daring to hope about one day opening her own school for poor children.
But when she uncovers a mysterious letter, revealing shocking revelations about her past, Jemima's plans are cast into doubt.
Will Jemima's dreams come true or will the secret about who she really is jeopardise her one chance at finding happiness?
An enthralling and empowering Victorian saga, perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Lyn Andrews, and Rosie Goodwin.
PRAISE FOR JUDY SUMMERS:
'I thoroughly enjoyed this book . . . The characters are well drawn and believable' Lyn Andrews
'Fascinating insights into Victorian Liverpool and a heart-warming story make for an inspiring read' Mollie Walton
READERS LOVE JUDY SUMMERS!
'I was enthralled throughout . . . an absolute rollercoaster of emotions'
'I simply could not put it down!'
'Judy Summers has left an impression on me, and my is it a good one!'
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Details
- Author
- Judy Summers
- Narrator
- Annabelle Dowler
- Duration
- 8 hours 41 minutes
- Release Date
- 10 April 2025
- ISBN
- 9781035421237
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Synopsis
AS RECOMMENDED BY LYN ANDREWSWill her secret past threaten her dreams?Liverpool, 1864. When Jemima Jenkins's beloved Pa passes away leaving her orphaned, she is cruelly thrown out of her lodgings and dismissed from her cherished job as a schoolmistress.Offered a temporary home with her best friend Betty, Jemima is determined to avoid the workhouse and get back on her feet, even daring to hope about one day opening her own school for poor children.But when she uncovers a mysterious letter, revealing shocking revelations about her past, Jemima's plans are cast into doubt.Will Jemima's dreams come true or will the secret about who she really is jeopardise her one chance at finding happiness?An enthralling and empowering Victorian saga, perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Lyn Andrews, and Rosie Goodwin. PRAISE FOR JUDY SUMMERS:'I thoroughly enjoyed this book . . . The characters are well drawn and believable' Lyn Andrews'Fascinating insights into Victorian Liverpool and a heart-warming story make for an inspiring read' Mollie WaltonREADERS LOVE JUDY SUMMERS!'I was enthralled throughout . . . an absolute rollercoaster of emotions''I simply could not put it down!''Judy Summers has left an impression on me, and my is it a good one!'
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