The author of the USA Today and New York Times bestselling novel The Girl Who Came Home has once again created an unforgettable historical novel. Step into the world of Victorian London, where the wealth and poverty exist side by side. This is the story of two long-lost sisters, whose lives take different paths, and the young woman who will be transformed by their experiences.In 1912, … experiences.
In 1912, twenty-year-old Tilly Harper leaves the peace and beauty of her native Lake District for London, to become assistant housemother at Mr. Shaw’s Home for Watercress and Flower Girls. For years, the home has cared for London’s flower girls—orphaned and crippled children living on the grimy streets and selling posies of violets and watercress to survive.
Soon after she arrives, Tilly discovers a diary written by an orphan named Florrie—a young Irish flower girl who died of a broken heart after she and her sister, Rosie, were separated. Moved by Florrie’s pain and all she endured in her brief life, Tilly sets out to discover what happened to Rosie. But the search will not be easy. Full of twists and surprises, it leads the caring and determined young woman into unexpected places, including the depths of her own heart.
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I loved this book because it was also an easy bedtime read.
Great read! I highly reccomend it! Best book I’ve read in Awhile!
A great story, truly enjoyed the characters and the story.
Beautiful story – heart wrenching and satisfying conclusion. Informative historical setting too.
About love and loyalty…and never giving up hope. This book hooks the reader, without being schmaltzy. One of my favorites…
I love historical fiction
Introduced me to the plight of young children selling flowers for “a tuppence” in 19th Century England.
I liked this book. I gave it a 4 star rating as I felt like the story dragged a little. It is good historical fiction.
Lovely writing, easy to follow, enjoyed it very much.
Good story based on historical fiction
An excellent book. Highlights the plight of the poor orphaned children in England in the late 1800’s. A well written, informative book. Couldn’t put it down!!
Loved every bit…and sorry it ended.