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The Ragged Runaway
- Author
- AnneMarie Brear
- Narrator
- Sarah Durham
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 24 April 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage, friendship and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw. 💔🥺
Wakefield, 1901
Emmeline Ashworth has never known real want. As the grocer’s daughter, she has warm meals, a solid roof, and a father who dotes on her. She’s always understood she is luckier than most, but nothing prepares her for the day a half-starved young woman runs into the shop, desperate for help.
The girl – Lily - is bruised and ragged from the slums that sprawl at the edge of town and opens Emmie’s eyes to the harsh realities of life for some in Wakefield. Determined to offer her friendship and a lifeline, Emmie faces resistance from her beau, Rupert, who insists Emmie must keep her distance.
Then Emmie meets Sebastian Fraser, a passionate local councillor fighting to improve conditions in the slums. His compassion mirrors her own—and awakens feelings she can’t ignore. Feelings she’s never had for Rupert.
As Emmie risks everything to protect Lily from the dangers she’s fled, she must choose between the safe life she’s always known and the braver, kinder world she longs to build.
But can Lily find a place in Emmie’s life or will the shadows of the slums follow her to their door?
Praise for AnneMarie Brear:
'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller
'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane
'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- AnneMarie Brear
- Narrator
- Sarah Durham
- Duration
- 9 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9781837512546
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: general and literary, Romance
Synopsis
A BRAND NEW historical saga from BESTSELLING author AnneMarie BrearA heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage, friendship and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw. 💔🥺Wakefield, 1901Emmeline Ashworth has never known real want. As the grocer’s daughter, she has warm meals, a solid roof, and a father who dotes on her. She’s always understood she is luckier than most, but nothing prepares her for the day a half-starved young woman runs into the shop, desperate for help.The girl – Lily - is bruised and ragged from the slums that sprawl at the edge of town and opens Emmie’s eyes to the harsh realities of life for some in Wakefield. Determined to offer her friendship and a lifeline, Emmie faces resistance from her beau, Rupert, who insists Emmie must keep her distance.Then Emmie meets Sebastian Fraser, a passionate local councillor fighting to improve conditions in the slums. His compassion mirrors her own—and awakens feelings she can’t ignore. Feelings she’s never had for Rupert.As Emmie risks everything to protect Lily from the dangers she’s fled, she must choose between the safe life she’s always known and the braver, kinder world she longs to build.But can Lily find a place in Emmie’s life or will the shadows of the slums follow her to their door?Praise for AnneMarie Brear:'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review
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