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The Paper Mill Girl

By: Glenda Young
Narrated by: Janine Birkett
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'She's just a paper mill girl.'

Seventeen-year-old Ruth Hardy works long hours at Grange Paper Works with her younger sister, Bea, and spends her free time caring for their ailing parents. Their meagre income barely covers their needs, so when Bea reveals that she is pregnant out of wedlock, Ruth knows even tougher times are ahead.

Ruth's hard work at the mill does not go unnoticed, and it looks as though luck might turn when she's promoted. But when the arrival of Bea's baby girl ends in tragedy, Ruth is left with no choice but to bring up her niece herself. However, news of Ruth's plan brings a threatening menace close.

Although Ruth's friendship with the girls at the mill and the company of charming railway man Mick Carson sustain her, ultimately Ruth bears the responsibility for keeping her family safe. Will she ever find happiness of her own?

Look out for Glenda's other compelling sagas, Belle of the Back Streets, The Tuppenny Child, Pearl of Pit Lane and The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon.

©2020 Glenda Young (P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction

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Critic reviews

"Real sagas with female characters right at the heart." (Jane Garvey, Woman's Hour)

"If you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll love Glenda Young's 'amazing novels! (ITV's This Morning presenter Sharon Marshall)

"In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice." (My Weekly)
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A brilliant story, excellently read and brought to life. It was hard to stop listening

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I loved everything about this book. The story was gripping made better because I know the area. I really enjoyed the fact that the reader had the right accent.
Now to find the next one

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Very well read and kept my interest right to the end , can’t wait to start another in this series

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