The Rag Princess
The first book in the brand-new Rags to Riches trilogy from Britain's best-loved saga author
(Author) Rosie GoodwinCoventry, 1904. When little orphan Annie finds herself liberated from the workhouse and taken to a smart home on Swan Lane, she thinks her fortunes might finally be turning around. While grateful to the Lilburn family, she soon realises they have problems of their own. Grieving the loss of their young daughter a number of years earlier, Maggie Lilburn adopted two children from the workhouse: a newborn baby, who she thought would be the answer to her family's woes, and Annie. But Annie soon discovers that rather than wanting to make her a part of the family along with the baby, Maggie plans to treat her as little more than a slave. Life on Swan Lane is not all bad for Annie as she becomes close to her adopted brothers and Levi, Maggie's husband and the local rag-and-bone man, takes Annie under his wing.
Rosie Goodwin
Rosie Goodwin is a British author known for her historical fiction novels set in the Victorian era. Her works often focus on themes of family, hardship, and resilience. Goodwin's writing style is characterized by richly detailed settings and well-developed characters. Some of her most notable works include "The Ribbon Weaver," "The Little Angel," and "Dilly's Sacrifice." Goodwin's contributions to literature include bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people in the past, shedding light on the often harsh realities of life during the Victorian era. Her most famous work is considered to be "The Little Angel," which has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following of readers.