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Perilous Times for the Match Factory Girls
The Match Factory Girls (Book 2)
- Author
- Kay Brellend
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 29 June 2026
- Run Time
- 7 hours 56 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kay Brellend is a new star in the making!' bestselling author Rosie Clarke
In 1889 London, the streets are as deadly as the factory floor…
Rebecca Spencer holds her struggling family together, working long hours as a match girl at Bryant and May, where the threat of ‘phossy jaw’ hangs over every shift.
But when her brother falls in with dangerous men while mudlarking on the Thames, the Spencers are dragged into a world of ruthless crime. Rebecca already has secrets after her elder sister’s tragic end in a Whitechapel backstreet. Now scandal is looming once more, and echoes of the past bring haunting memories of unsolved murders… and a baby born out of wedlock.
Lieutenant Stevie Flynn offers his help, and Rebecca wants to trust him. But when the handsome naval officer seems entangled with the very people she is fighting against, she must ask herself – is he her salvation, or another threat waiting in the shadows?
A gripping Victorian saga of courage, betrayal and survival.
Praise for the Match Factory Girls series:
'Kay Brellend is a new star in the making! I was hooked immediately. Well written and compelling. I really felt the atmosphere of Victorian London and was absorbed by the characters.' Rosie Clarke
'Victorian melodrama, in the stews of the East End, where life is cheap, and grit is needed to survive. I was captured from the first page.' Lizzie Lane
‘A gripping tale set in darkly atmospheric Victorian London, the Match Factory Girls overcome immense hardship and dire poverty to protect those they love. A powerful read that kept me turning the pages.’ Tracy Baines
'Whitechapel is no place for fragile dreams. Kay Brellend’s new saga is a fabulous story that takes you deep into London’s dark east end streets.' AnneMarie Brear
'A heart-rending saga that depicts a mother's indomitable love for her baby son, and her courage and determination in the face of the dangers that threaten them.' Liz Harris
'An evocative story of courage, hope and the brave Match Girls who changed history, cleverly woven into the dark, terrifying world of the Ripper's Whitechapel' Kirsty Ferry
Praise for Kay Brellend:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Vividly rendered’ Historical Novel Society
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic cast of characters’ Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thoroughly absorbing’ Goodreads
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved this book, couldn’t put it down.' Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely loved this book!' Reader Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Best read ever! Kay Brellend books are fantastic.' Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Kay Brellend
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Duration
- 7 hours 56 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806584178
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Generational sagas, Crime and mystery fiction, Romance in uniform, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
A BRAND NEW gripping Victorian East End saga of courage, crime and survival from Kay Brellend. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Jean Fullerton and Elaine Everest!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kay Brellend is a new star in the making!' bestselling author Rosie ClarkeIn 1889 London, the streets are as deadly as the factory floor…Rebecca Spencer holds her struggling family together, working long hours as a match girl at Bryant and May, where the threat of ‘phossy jaw’ hangs over every shift.But when her brother falls in with dangerous men while mudlarking on the Thames, the Spencers are dragged into a world of ruthless crime. Rebecca already has secrets after her elder sister’s tragic end in a Whitechapel backstreet. Now scandal is looming once more, and echoes of the past bring haunting memories of unsolved murders… and a baby born out of wedlock.Lieutenant Stevie Flynn offers his help, and Rebecca wants to trust him. But when the handsome naval officer seems entangled with the very people she is fighting against, she must ask herself – is he her salvation, or another threat waiting in the shadows?A gripping Victorian saga of courage, betrayal and survival.Praise for the Match Factory Girls series:'Kay Brellend is a new star in the making! I was hooked immediately. Well written and compelling. I really felt the atmosphere of Victorian London and was absorbed by the characters.' Rosie Clarke'Victorian melodrama, in the stews of the East End, where life is cheap, and grit is needed to survive. I was captured from the first page.' Lizzie Lane‘A gripping tale set in darkly atmospheric Victorian London, the Match Factory Girls overcome immense hardship and dire poverty to protect those they love. A powerful read that kept me turning the pages.’ Tracy Baines'Whitechapel is no place for fragile dreams. Kay Brellend’s new saga is a fabulous story that takes you deep into London’s dark east end streets.' AnneMarie Brear'A heart-rending saga that depicts a mother's indomitable love for her baby son, and her courage and determination in the face of the dangers that threaten them.' Liz Harris'An evocative story of courage, hope and the brave Match Girls who changed history, cleverly woven into the dark, terrifying world of the Ripper's Whitechapel' Kirsty FerryPraise for Kay Brellend:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Vividly rendered’ Historical Novel Society⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic cast of characters’ Goodreads⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thoroughly absorbing’ Goodreads⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved this book, couldn’t put it down.' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely loved this book!' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Best read ever! Kay Brellend books are fantastic.' Reader Review
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