'an emotional, captivating read which is perfect for anyone who
loves a good saga!' Over The Rainbow Book Blog Even in the darkest
of times, she never gave up hope Staffordshire, 1911. Ginnie
Jones's childhood is spent in the shadow of the famous Potteries,
living with her mother, father and older sister Mabel. But with
Father's eyesight failing, money is in short supply, and too often
the family find their bellies aching with hunger. With no hope in
sight, Ginnie is sent to Haddon Workhouse. Separated from
everything she has known, Ginnie has to grow up fast, earning her
keep by looking after the other children with no families of their
own. When she meets Clara and Sam, she hopes that she has made
friends for life... until tragedy strikes, snatching away her
newfound happiness. Leaving Haddon three years later, Ginnie finds
work as a mouldrunner at the Potteries, but never stops thinking
about her friends in the workhouse - especially Sam, now a caring,
handsome young man. When Sam and Ginnie are reunited, their bond is
as strong as ever - until Sam is sent to fight in WW1. Faced with
uncertainty, can Ginnie find the joy that she's never had? Or will
her heart be broken once again? An emotional, uplifting and
nostalgic family saga that will make you smile, while tugging on
your heart-strings. Fans of Sheila Newberry Kitty Neale and Sheila
Riley will love this beautiful read. Readers are loving The Girl
from the Workhouse: 'A poignant, emotional and heart-wrenching
read...best read with a box of tissues handy' Bookish Jottings
'This truly was a fabulous story from beginning to end and I
struggled to put it down!... richly detailed, beautifully written
and the storyline along with the characters was enthralling' Rose
is Reading 'heartbreaking, emotive and well researched...This is an
easy,enjoyable and informative read, recommended for lovers of
historical fiction.' Waggy Tales 'I highly recommend reading this
and being transported back in time. An excellent historical fiction
that had me compulsively turning the pages.' Books and Bookends
'Overall, I loved it. There were lots of moments that made me gasp
and others that almost made me cry, and then there were those that
made me smile and sigh.' Jess Bookish Life 'heartwarming and
emotional. I absolutely love the story line...I really enjoyed the
setting and the characters. If you enjoy historical fiction, this
is definitely a book to read!' Jessica Belmont Book Reviews 'I'm
quite astonished this is a debut novel... The characters came alive
on the page, and it's a fully rounded story... A fabulous read'
Grace J Reviewerlady 'an emotional, captivating read which is
perfect for anyone who loves a good saga!... a fantastic read that
quickly drew me into the story and kept my interest throughout with
its fabulous plot.' Over The Rainbow Book Blog 'Ginnie is a
likeable character from the off... I cried at some of the heartache
she saw, and was so pleased with every small moment of happiness.
You won't be able to put this one down.' Jennifer C Wilson 'the
author winds her story around your person and snares your heart...
Though filled with much darkness and despair, there is also hope
and love' Insatiable Readers 'Johnson has a Cookson flair...she
does capture the heart and soul of her characters.' Cheryl M-M Book
Reviews 'a step back in time with a young protagonist who pulled on
my heart strings...The friendship between her and Sam was
especially heartwarming. I really enjoyed my first introduction to
this author' By The Letter Book Reviews
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