The Winter Waif
- Author Lynette Rees
- Narrator Deryn Edwards
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Run Time 9 hours and 15 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Fiction: general and literary, Fiction: mashup, Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life.
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What to expect
'One of the most heartwarming books I have read in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
All she wants is a place to call home...
1884 - When Betsan Morgan’s mother succumbs to a devastating illness, she doesn't think her life could get much worse. But then her father moves in his new beau, an unserious flitty woman and coincidentally also the bargirl in the pub he works in, and she soon learns her house is no longer a home.
All she can do is sit in the attic and stare at the portrait of her mother. Her new stepmother, Elinor, couldn’t even let them have the grace of keeping it in the hallway.
When Elinor takes things too far – selling her dear mother’s beloved sewing machine – Betsan decides to flee, leaving in search of her estranged aunt, who she last heard was living in the working district of Merthyr Tydfil.
But the dank and dark place is not somewhere a twelve-year-old girl should stray alone, and lest she wants to end up in a workhouse, she’ll have to watch her step…
Immerse yourself in this heartbreaking story of a Victorian girl striving for a better life, against all odds. Perfect for those who love reading Katie Flynn, Meg Hutchinson and AnneMarie Brear.
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'I read this book in a day just couldn't put it down I loved it. Best I've read for a while' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'Wow what a twist in a story, I can say I throughly enjoyed reading this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'I loved it from start to finish, I just wish it hadn't ended. Definitely recommend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
'The Winter Waif flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' Sheila Riley
''A touching and at times heart-rending story' Rosie Clarke
'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' AnneMarie Brear
'From the first page to the last, Betsan’s story is a gripping tale of love prevailing despite hardship. Lynette Rees has done it again! Brilliant!' Mary Wood
'a poignant exploration of resilience, determination, and the indomitable spirit of a young girl in the face of adversity' 5 star reader review
'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' Lizzie Lane
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