The Rag Maiden
a new emotional and heartwarming family saga
(Autor) Libby AshworthIreland, 1948 The potato famine has left the Cavanagh family destitute. Kitty and Peter manage to secure tickets for America - seeking hope in an unknown land. But still fortune will not favour them. On a terrifying crossing of the Irish Sea, Peter vanishes, and with him their tickets. Now, Kitty and her young family are stranded in Liverpool - with not a penny to their name. Facing prejudice and distrust, they move to Blackburn, where the welcome is no warmer, but Kitty at least can gather rags and scraps to exchange for a coin or two. She refuses to give up hope - on finding Peter, on getting to America. But Kitty knows they are just one bad day away from the evils of the workhouse . . .
Libby Ashworth
Libby Ashworth is an award-winning author known for her novel "Echoes of Silence," a haunting exploration of grief and redemption. Her lyrical prose and evocative storytelling have captivated readers worldwide, solidifying her reputation as a master of emotional depth and introspective narratives in contemporary literature.