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Bristol 1927.

Ten-year-old Magda Brodie’s world is torn apart when her mother dies in the workhouse two weeks before Christmas.

Her wastrel father arranges for her sisters to be sent to their grandparents in Ireland and for her younger brother to be adopted, leaving Magda distraught with worry as her family are scattered far and wide.

Magda, as the eldest girl, is sent to live with her Aunt Bridget who, for whatever reason, holds a bitter resentment towards Magda.

But adversity makes Magda strong and determined. She dreams of happier times, to reunite her family and make her Christmas Wish come true.

©2022 Lizzie Lane (P)2022 Boldwood Books 20th Century City Life Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Urban World War I Christmas Winter

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"A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked." (Rosie Goodwin)

"If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane." (Fenella J Miller)
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absolutely wonderful. tears, laughter, panick for their safety, brilliant story about how the kids in the 30s survived .
very well read.

wonderful.

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