Brellend, Kay
Stray Angel (Workhouse to War)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349425146
- author:
- Brellend, Kay
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Piatkus Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.2 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, World War I,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Discover Stray Angel by Kay Brellend, a heartwarming saga series set in the Whitechapel Union workhouse in East London. In 1915, Lily Larkin takes charge of her market stall while her lover fights on the frontline, growing from a penniless orphan into a shrewd tradeswoman. As she navigates the challenges of running a business and dealing with unwanted visitors, Lily is aided by her loyal friends Margie and Fannie. Together, they face tough work and difficult circumstances, but their friendship remains a source of strength. Meanwhile, Lily's search for her long-lost sister becomes increasingly urgent, leading her into the darker corners of London. With the war in France looming closer, Lily must confront the possibility that her dreams of a family may be dashed forever. Will she find her sister and discover happiness with the man she loves?