Drawing from a background in social services and foster care, this author imbues her narratives with profound empathy and a deep understanding of family dynamics. Her stories, often set in familiar locales, resonate with authenticity and emotional depth, exploring the complexities of human connection. She possesses a remarkable ability to craft compelling characters whose journeys captivate readers and leave a lasting impression. Her work stands out for its heartfelt exploration of relationships and the resilience of the human spirit.
Keen to nurture her ambitions, Olivia hoped to introduce Saffie to a childhood friend - the kindly and wealthy Marcus - who runs a free school for the local children, but when Olivia falls ill, she's unable to. One night, Saffie's 17-year-old brother and her father go out on a job with Seth Black and never return home.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED SAGA AUTHORNuneaton, 1875. Lily Moon, the local miner's daughter, spends her days as a parlour maid for Lord and Lady Bellingham at Oakley Manor, on the outskirts of Nuneaton.
Nuneaton, 1935. Kitty has grown up at Treetops home for children, where Sunday and Tom Branning have always cared for her as one of their own.
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Maiden's Voyage; perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Katie Flynn and Catherine Cookson.
The Great War is over and Dilly has made a new life for herself - but can she lay the ghosts of the past to rest? The final instalment of a new trilogy from much-loved author Rosie Goodwin
If you love Dilly Court, you'll love Sunday Times Bestseller Rosie Goodwin.ALL SHE WANTS IS SOMEONE TO CALL HER OWN1884, Nuneaton. The regime is cruel, and if it weren't for Miss Beau - who comes in every week to teach the children their letters - and her young friend Daisy, Sunday's life wouldn't be worth living.
A young mother's fight to keep her family together in the face of poverty, hardship and the horrors of the First World War - from the streets of the Midlands to the fields of Ireland. The new novel from much-loved author Rosie Goodwin.
A mother must fight to re-unite her family in the aftermath of the first world war, in this new novel from much-loved author Rosie Goodwin.
Join bestselling and much-loved author, Rosie Goodwin, as she tells the heartwrenching and uplifiting tale of one girl's courage and spirit as she battles to save her family in the face of enormous odds.
Have you read Mothering Sunday, The Little Angel and A Mother's Grace - the other novels in Rosie's Days of the Week collection?'A wonderful heroine, plucky, determined and warm-hearted.
Rosie Goodwin's Kindle No.1 bestselling saga, No One's Girl, is a touching tale of two lonely souls finding comfort, strength and friendship in one another.
Moonlight and Ashes is a heart-breaking wartime saga from Rosie Goodwin, the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Simple Wish and The Orphan's Journey. This heartbreaking read is sure to appeal to fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn.
The women are trapped between this world and the next, seeking help from Esme and leaving her with a mystery to solve if she is to stand a chance of establishing a peaceful, happy life. Can Esme lay the ghosts to rest to save herself and find the life she deserves?
'A vibrant page-turner with entrancing characters' Margaret Dickinson 'Rosie writes such heartwarming sagas' Lyn AndrewsNuneaton, 1911When Holly Farthing's overbearing grandfather tries to force her to marry a widower twice her age, she finally says no.
The second book in the Flower Girls collection from Britain's best-loved saga author
Set in Nuneaton in 1880, the story follows twenty-year-old Daisy Armstrong, who enjoys a joyful existence with her devoted father, Jed. Their close-knit relationship is central to her life, but as events unfold, Daisy's world may be challenged. The narrative explores themes of love, family bonds, and the trials that come with growing up, promising a heartfelt journey through Daisy's experiences and the dynamics of her life with her father.
Flora has never left the country before, and now faces a difficult decision - give up her position, or leave her family behind.
The new novel from Britain's best-loved saga author Warwickshire, 1875 Emerald Pritchard has lived a privileged life with her parents and her younger sister Abigail in the stately Astley House on the outskirts of Nuneaton. But all that suddenly changes when her father disappears leaving the family in debt. They are forced to throw themselves on the mercy of Emerald's uncle who begrudgingly allows them to live in a small cottage within the grounds of his farm. Desperate to find work, Emerald is forced to leave her family and travel to London to become the companion of a distant aunt she's never met. Rebellious Abigail is unwilling to lower herself to doing the menial farm chores and instead runs away, finding work as a hostess in a club in Soho where she soon finds herself in desperate trouble. Emerald is alone in the unfamiliar capital that brings its own dangers. Will she ever be able to find happiness and reunite her family again?
Choose your colours, unleash your creativity and lose yourself in a wonderful coloured universe. As you focus on colouring in and forget the stresses of everyday life, you'll find calm returning.
An absorbing story in the grand tradition of the best saga authors Margaret Dickinson
With all her signature warmth, wonderful characters and unforgettable drama, start this brand new chapter in the storytelling of Rosie Goodwin, Britain's best-loved saga author. 1850. When Opal Sharp finds herself and her younger siblings suddenly orphaned and destitute, she thinks things can get no worse. But soon three of them - including Opal - are struck down with the illness that took their father, and her brother Charlie is forced to make an impossible decision. Unable to afford a doctor, he knows the younger children will not survive. So, unbeknownst to Opal, Charlie takes their younger siblings to the workhouse. When she finds out, Opal is heartbroken. Charlie starts taking risks to try to support what's left of the Sharp family and earn Opal's forgiveness, but he takes it too far and finds himself in trouble with the law. Soon, he is sent on a convict ship to Australia. As poor Opal is forced to say goodbye to the final member of her family, she makes a promise to reunite them all one day. Will she ever see her family again?
From one of the nation's best-loved authors Rosie Goodwin comes the epic historical saga, A Rose Among Thorns - a compelling tale of the power of love, friendship... and betrayal.
But alas, Mr Barnaby is not the man he once seemed, casting Amber out and giving her money to terminate the pregnancy. Instead, Amber flees to Whitby where she stays with her uncle until her child is born.
Bryony Valentine lives at home with her mother Lois, father James and two younger siblings. For as long as Bryony can remember, she has been soft on the boy next door, Eddie, but her best friend Ruth has feelings for him too. When the war begins, Eddie is called up to serve, as is James, whilst the three Valentine children are dispatched to Cornwall. Will the Valentine family ever unite, and will Bryony ever see Eddie again?
The heartbreaking new tale from the hugely popular author
From the corridors of a revered mental asylum, to the plains of rural Australia, via a perilous sea voyage. For the sake of two unborn babies ...
A young girl's courage and strength in the face of hardship and heartache. The new novel from much-loved author Rosie Goodwin.
Tuesday's child is full of grace . Her faith is tested and she is driven to make a scandalous and life-changing choice - one she may well spend the rest of her days seeking forgiveness for .
Louise Hart has endured a great deal of pain from her callous husband Paul, but one cold December night in 1959 she can take no more. She and her son Davey escape their Coventry high - rise flat and flee to Tanglewood, the dilapidated ivy-clad mansion where her mother Dolly runs an animal sanctuary. Miserable and frightened, Louise longs to turn her back on the past, and create a happy new life for Davey. But Paul is in trouble with men more dangerous than himself. Unable to pay his debts, he blackmails Louise and those who love her, keeping a shadowy presence in their lives. Even the arrival of Charlie Fox, a stranger who becomes a true friend, cannot guarantee that the future will be safe...
At just fifteen, homeless and alone Ruby is relieved when a kindly stranger named Mrs Bamber takes pity on her and welcomes her into her home. But soon, Ruby learns Mrs Bamber is not as generous as she first seemed - she forces Ruby into a life of crime as a jewel thief in Birmingham's jewellery quarter.
When a mysterious fire kills her adoptive parents, Madeleine's worst fear comes true she and her beloved brother Oliver are separated. Worse still, Maddie is blamed for starting the fire and, labelled a difficult child, she is sent to a children s home.
A dramatic and heart-rending tale of lost love and buried secrets
Sophie Wintersová je miláčkem celé rodiny, jen její nevlastní otec pro ni nenachází vlídného slova. Opilý jí jedné noci znásilní a zostuzená těhotná Sophie uteče z domu. Jenže neví kam jít, proto přijme nabídku šarmantního mladíka Bena žít a pracovat v hotelu jeho matky. V hotelu panuje nezvyklé napětí a brzy se začnou dít podivné věci.
