The Pick-Pocket’s Plight
- Author Lindsey Hutchinson
- Narrator Annie Aldington
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 25 October 2024
- Run Time 7 hours and 5 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: health and illness, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues.
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What to expect
The next historical saga novel from Lindsey Hutchinson, perfect for all fans of Katie Flynn and Dilly Court.
They only had each other – now they’re being torn apart.
When thirteen-year-old Bertram Jordan is arrested and sent to a penal colony in Australia, his biggest regret is leaving behind his friend Alice Truelove. The children were each other’s comfort when they had to live rough on Wednesbury heath, surviving on whatever meagre funds they could pilfer from passing market-goers. Now they must face their futures alone.
While BJ is learning to survive and then thrive on a cattle ranch in Fremantle, surrounded by the hundreds of other men and boys who have been shipped from England, Alice is making her own way in the poverty-stricken Black Country. When a stroke of good fortune means that Alice can start her own business, she cunningly disguises her young age, and before long has established a thriving bakery. As her business grows, so do her responsibilities, and Alice relishes the opportunity to help those who helped her when she was down.
But every night as Alice and BJ rest their heads on opposite sides of the world, both go to sleep with the same last thought. Will they ever see each other again?
The Queen of Black Country sagas is back with a fascinating tale of bravery, forever friendship, heartbreak and joy. Perfect for all fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews.
Readers love Lindsey Hutchinson:
‘I love Lindsey Hutchinson books and have really enjoyed each and everyone. This book about BJ and Alice was such a lovely story, I couldn’t put it, therefore it was read in two days. Excellent easy reading.’
‘It was **a very good read. **I couldn't stop reading and was early hours in the morning before putting out the light to go to sleep. Well written.’
‘Loved it. Don’t know if I’ll manage to wait for the next one. I actually felt bereft at the end.’
‘As usual with this author this story kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to read more.’
‘Lindsey has a knack of drawing you in immediately and getting you immersed until you’ve finished the book! I loved it! Grab your copy today.’
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