Orphans England

Maeve Merritt chafes at the rigid rules at her London boarding school for “Upright Young Ladies.” When punishment forces her to sort through the trash, she finds a sardine tin that houses a foul-tempered djinni with no intention of submitting to a schoolgirl as his master. Soon an orphan boy from the charitable home next door, a mysterious tall man in ginger whiskers, a disgruntled school worker, and a take-no-prisoners business tycoon are in hot pursuit of Maeve and her magical discovery.

Blackpool, 1939 Elsie Harper has spent her whole life fighting to escape poverty. Touring the country with her best friend Kathleen O'Rourke and a small variety troupe, she finally dares to dream of love and happiness when she falls for charming performer Alec Morrison. But when war tears her...

Rosamunde Pilcher's The Shell Seekers is "a huge warm saga...A deeply satisfying story written with love and confidence" (Maeve Binchy in The New York Times Book Review). The Shell Seekers was adapted twice to film (1989 and 2006). An instant bestseller when it was first published, The Shell...

Discovery. Desire. Deception. A wondrously imagined tale of two female botanists, separated by more than a century, in a race to discover a life-saving flower . . . In Victorian England, headstrong adventuress Elizabeth takes up her late father's quest for a rare, miraculous plant. She faces a...

Winner of the UK’s Richard & Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition, this page-turning debut novel follows an orphan whose late, beloved best friend bequeaths her a treasure hunt that leads her all over Victorian England and finally to the one secret her friend never shared. It is 1831 when...

A stolen child. A terrible wartime secret. Norway, 1940. Seduced by Nazi propaganda, Liv offers herself to the German High Command as war reaches rural Norway. She has something very special that they want in Berlin - but the personal cost will be terrible. Can she survive what she did as a...

How did George Muller go from a wild and wicked lifestyle in Germany, to founding an orphanage in England, which would eventually care for 10,000 orphans? Find out, in this short story, about a 30-40 minute read. George Muller's fascinating life of prayer and faith will inspire you!

"Calin's versatile characterizations, subtle accents, and comfortable pacing capture this privileged world wherein modern ideas clash with traditional values" —AudioFile on The Last Dance of the Debutante With mystery, intrigue, and the hints of romance international bestselling author Julia...

The dead won’t bother you if you don’t give them permission. Boston, 1844. Tabby has a peculiar gift: she can communicate with the recently departed. It makes her special, but it also makes her dangerous. As an orphaned child, she fled with her sister, Alice, from their charlatan aunt...

A rags to riches story set in Victorian London When Tabitha meets Eddie, she quickly starts to realise that he can give her a future. The trouble is, he arrives carrying a past he can’t escape. Tabitha’s father is the finest soap maker in London. She’s proud of it, but he doesn’t like to talk about his exceptional skill. The business does well enough that When Tabitha’s friend Rose needs somewhere to stay, they can take her in, but she knows there is more out there, she just needs somebody to show her. Eddie Evans is a thief. He knows no other life, but his father keeps telling ...

Step into the world of Victorian England with "Great Expectations: Adapted for Modern Readers," where Charles Dickens' timeless tale of ambition and self-discovery is brought to life with refreshed language and clean formatting. This edition retains the original plot and themes but offers contemporary typography and lightly clarified language, making it more accessible without losing the charm and wit that Dickens is renowned for. Experience the rich tapestry of 19th-century society as you follow Pip's journey from humble beginnings to the complexities of wealth and personal growth. This ...

There was something different about The Cartwrights. They had a cold disinterest in their eyes that chilled Ruby, and made her wish that they’d leave her alone. But they chose her, and there was nothing she could do. ***FREE with Kindle Unlimited*** The only life Ruby can remember is the life she’s lived at the orphanage. Most of the children dream of somebody coming to take them away, but Ruby lost that hope a very long time ago. Until one day the Cartwrights appear. But it seems the Cartwrights don’t really want a child at all. They just need one. With no say in anything that ...

When her loving, free-spirited grandmother Primrose passes away, Victoria is bereft, yet resilient - she has survived tragedy before. But even her strength is tested when a mysterious woman attends Prim's funeral and claims to be the mother Victoria thought was dead. As the two women get to know each other and Victoria begins to learn more about her past, it becomes clear that her beloved grandmother had been keeping life-changing secrets from her. Desperate for answers, she still struggles to trust anyone to tell her the truth.

She was hunted for her talent. He was desperate for inspiration. Her secret might be the key to saving them both. On the icy streets of London, orphaned Mabel does her best to stay hidden. Because in London’s darkest alleys, being noticed can cost you everything. When a ruthless gang marks her as their next target, Mabel runs straight into the arms of something she doesn’t understand—kindness. Taken in by a convent filled with forgotten girls, she finds warmth, food… and a dangerous new hope. When a struggling composer discovers her hidden talent, he sees more than a street orphan...

Nearly lost in the cold of night, a spark of hope shines a new light. In a freezing alley of London, a starving orphan, Fanny Bentley, is pulled back from the edge of death by a woman who refuses to look away. Years later, Fanny—now a young woman—finds herself at a quiet inn, where a kind-hearted innkeeper offers her something she’s never dared to dream of: a future. But the past is not so easily forgotten. When threats return and long-buried truths begin to surface, Fanny must face her greatest challenge yet. Can a heart once left to die learn to trust the warmth of love? Or will the...

In this high-stakes heist novel, an alchemologist and a con man team up to steal a rare necklace—but complicated feelings of attraction and deception threaten to destroy everything and everyone they love—for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Judy I. Lin. Within the dazzling halls of London’s...

In the shadow of Restoration London’s rebuilding, danger moves through the city not by blade or bullet—but through bread. When poor laborers begin dying from violent convulsions and blackened limbs, apothecary Margaret Hale recognizes that the illness is no ordinary fever. Joined by French physician Étienne Moreau, she uncovers a terrifying pattern hidden among the city’s poorest districts: poisoned grain is moving through parish relief supplies funded by the Crown itself. As whispers spread through Moorfields and the refugee camps beyond the city walls, Margaret and Étienne race to...

1984. Bessie is a confident sixteen-year-old girl with the world at her feet, dreaming of what life will bring and what she’ll bring to this life. Then everything comes crashing down. Her bright and trusting smile is lost, banished by shame - and a secret she’ll carry with her for the rest of her life. 2021. The last thirty-seven years have not been easy for Bess. At fifty-three she is visibly weary, and her marriage to Mario is in tatters. Watching her son in newlywed bliss - the hope, the trust, the joy - Bess knows it is time to face her own demons.

Bestselling author Patricia Rice brings you another romantic, small-town mystery in Regency England. . . He's looking for a future - she must escape the past. . . if only they can survive the present. In the derelict village of Gravesyde Priory, newly-arrived Verity Palmer discovers her beloved former governess poisoned, her dying breath a whispered confidence. Shaken and alone, cautious Verity fears trusting total strangers with a dangerous secret. Seeking work and a roof over his head, bluff ex-mess sergeant Rafe Russell accepts the position of bailiff, tasked with uncovering the truth ...

Zaria and Kane, alchemologist and con man, are a match made in hell—yet they'll have to team up again to stay out of jail, as new threats arise and rival kingpins clash throughout London's slums. Zaria Mendoza doesn't think she'll ever see Kane Durante again. In fact, she thinks he's dead...