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The Workhouse Waif

By: Lynette Rees
Narrated by: Lowri Walton
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Discover Lynette Rees' heartwarming sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn

Destined to a life of poverty, this little girl has bigger plans for her future...

After the death of her father in a mining accident, Megan and her family had no choice but to move to the local workhouse. Separated from her mother and five siblings, young Megan must learn how to stand on her own two feet.

But one day she meets a young boy who's stealing apples from the local market and together, they set out on a path to find a better life for themselves...

From the ebook bestselling author Lynette Rees comes an emotional and uplifting story about the power of hope.

Love Lynette Rees? Discover her other heartwarming sagas The Matchgirl, A Daughter's Promise and The Cobbler's Wife, all out now!

©2018 Lynette Rees (P)2018 Quercus Editions Limited Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt
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I really enjoyed listening to this book The Workhouse Waif, and I know it would make a Wonderful Film or even a short T.V. Series. I really look forward to listening to more from. Lynette Rees.

The Best I Have Listened To In A Long Time

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Absolutely loved it!

Great narration - perfect! Storyline had me gripped! I had to set timers on it or would probably have stayed awake all night listening!

Such a good story!

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I enjoyed the story but recording not clear. Stops and starts which spoiled the listening.

Good story!

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Whilst the endings are predictable, you just can't put the book down,so we'll written. Can't wait to read the next one of the series.

The. Workhouse Waif.

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I absolutely loved this story. I couldn’t wait to finish work every day, so I could listen to the next few chapters whilst driving home. It absolutely captured my heart from beginning to end.

Beautiful story

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