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A Simple Wish

By: Rosie Goodwin
Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
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1885.

Ruby Carter works hard in her parents' bakery. Whilst life isn't easy, she's happy enough - her gentle mother protects young Ruby from her cruel father and loves her unconditionally. So, when her mother falls ill, Ruby is heartbroken, and when from her deathbed her mother reveals that Ruby was adopted, the young girl is distraught.

Stricken by grief and alone with the violent man she called her father, Ruby feels she has no choice but to flee. At just 15, 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. With nothing to her name and nowhere to go, Ruby has no choice but to go along with it, despite the guilt and shame she feels. But Ruby is determined that she will atone for what she's done and be reunited with her birth parents.

Ruby's only wish is to find her family.

©2021 Rosie Goodwin (P)2021 Bonnier Books UK Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Victorian Romance Heartfelt

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Fantastic story…
Gripping from start to finish, highly recommended love the narrator.
Definitely worth reading

Brilliant

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I absolutely loved it. Gripped me from the very beginning.. I have never read a book of Rose Goodwin that hasnt been fantastic. looking forward to her new novels.

her stories never disappoints

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Rosie Goodwin at her very very best. Totally compelling story with lots of twists and turns. The end very cleverley disguised. one of her best.

Great Book - A Must Read

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Just found this author and I am so happy I did!

I could not stop listening, really feel like I know all the characters in the book. this is the 3rd book I have listened to and I am about to download the next one by Rosie.

page turner!!

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I really did love this story from the beginning to the end. It was sad and upsetting in different parts of the book but then really happy . It was interesting about the jewellery making also. I think everyone would enjoy listening to it.

So Enjoyable

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