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The Pit Girl

An utterly gripping and heartbreaking tale of courage, betrayal, and the unbreakable bond of family

by Lynette Rees ...

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Don't miss this emotional Victorian saga of courage and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin!The heartwrenching story of a plucky young heroine determined to put her life on the line for her familyWith no one to rely on, she must make an unthinkable choice…Mari Evans has always known life would be hard, but nothing could have prepared her for how quickly things ... Read more

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Don't miss this emotional Victorian saga of courage and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Maggie Hope and Rosie Goodwin!The heartwrenching story of a plucky young heroine determined to put her life on the line for her familyWith no one to rely on, she must make an unthinkable choice…Mari Evans has always known life would be hard, but nothing could have prepared her for how quickly things
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The Coal Miner's Wife

The BRAND NEW compelling historical saga novel from Lynette Rees for 2026

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The BRAND NEW gripping and emotional historical saga novel from Lynette Rees. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Sheila Newberry.All she wanted was a loving husband to provide for her…South Wales, 1889 - As the wife of a coal miner, Elin Edwards is no stranger to poverty, but when her husband squanders their last few savings at the betting tables, Elin’s world begins to crumble ... Read more

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The BRAND NEW gripping and emotional historical saga novel from Lynette Rees. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Sheila Newberry.All she wanted was a loving husband to provide for her…South Wales, 1889 - As the wife of a coal miner, Elin Edwards is no stranger to poverty, but when her husband squanders their last few savings at the betting tables, Elin’s world begins to crumble
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The Winter Waif

The heartbreaking historical saga from Lynette Rees

by Lynette Rees ...

Series series The Workhouse Series
'One of the most heartwarming books I have read in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewAll she wants is a place to call home...1884 - When Betsan Morgan’s mother succumbs to a devastating illness, she doesn't think her life could get much worse. But then her father moves in his new beau, an unserious flitty woman and coincidentally also the bargirl in the pub he works in, and she soon learns her house ... Read more

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'One of the most heartwarming books I have read in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewAll she wants is a place to call home...1884 - When Betsan Morgan’s mother succumbs to a devastating illness, she doesn't think her life could get much worse. But then her father moves in his new beau, an unserious flitty woman and coincidentally also the bargirl in the pub he works in, and she soon learns her house
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The Cobbler's Apprentice

A heartwarming, historical saga from Lynette Rees

by Lynette Rees ...

The BRAND NEW historical novel from Lynette Rees - a boy down on his luck finding his way in a cruel Victorian world...He made a vow, but will he be able to keep it?Ever since Jimmy was a boy, he’s known two things: the rough streets of Merthyr Tydfil and that one day he would marry Enid Hardcastle. But when Enid disappears without a word, his life takes a different turn.Determined to make ... Read more

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The BRAND NEW historical novel from Lynette Rees - a boy down on his luck finding his way in a cruel Victorian world...He made a vow, but will he be able to keep it?Ever since Jimmy was a boy, he’s known two things: the rough streets of Merthyr Tydfil and that one day he would marry Enid Hardcastle. But when Enid disappears without a word, his life takes a different turn.Determined to make
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The Workhouse Girl

The beautifully emotional historical saga from Lynette Rees

by Lynette Rees ...

Series series The Workhouse Series
A heartbreaking tale of triumph over tribulation - perfect for fans of Katie FlynnOnce a workhouse girl, always a workhouse girl...Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life, but when her family can’t make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse, it feels like things can’t get any worse.But luckily for Enid, her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs. Also from the cold, ... Read more

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A heartbreaking tale of triumph over tribulation - perfect for fans of Katie FlynnOnce a workhouse girl, always a workhouse girl...Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life, but when her family can’t make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse, it feels like things can’t get any worse.But luckily for Enid, her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs. Also from the cold,
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The Housemaid of Foxglove Hall

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The BRAND NEW rich, emotional historical saga novel from Lynette Rees.Praise for Lynette Rees:'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' Lizzie Lane'...flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' Sheila Riley'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' AnneMarie Brear'...a gripping tale of ... Read more

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The BRAND NEW rich, emotional historical saga novel from Lynette Rees.Praise for Lynette Rees:'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' Lizzie Lane'...flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' Sheila Riley'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' AnneMarie Brear'...a gripping tale of
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The Workhouse Waif

A heartwarming historical saga about friendship, love and finding a place to call home

by Lynette Rees ...

Discover Lynette Rees' heartwarming sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie FlynnDestined 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 ... Read more

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Discover Lynette Rees' heartwarming sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie FlynnDestined 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
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The Cobbler's Wife

A heartwarming historical romance from the bestselling author of The Workhouse Waif

by Lynette Rees ...

Discover Lynette Rees' heartwarming sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie GoodwinHow far will Seren go to protect her family?Seren James longs for a child, to fill the emptiness left by a husband who has little care for her. But as the years go by, Seren begins to fear that she is almost out of time to have the one thing she wants most.But when Seren meets Anwen, a local woman who ... Read more

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Discover Lynette Rees' heartwarming sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie GoodwinHow far will Seren go to protect her family?Seren James longs for a child, to fill the emptiness left by a husband who has little care for her. But as the years go by, Seren begins to fear that she is almost out of time to have the one thing she wants most.But when Seren meets Anwen, a local woman who
... Read more

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A Daughter's Promise

A heartwarming historical saga from the bestselling author of The Workhouse Waif

by Lynette Rees ...

Discover Lynette Rees' heartwarming sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie GoodwinCan Kathryn create a better life?Eighteen-year-old seamstress Kathryn Flynn lives in Whitechapel, London, struggling to support her widowed mother and younger siblings. But when her work starts drying up and her mother falls ill, she is forced to consider tough measures . . .Then she meets 'Squire', an ... Read more

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Discover Lynette Rees' heartwarming sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie GoodwinCan Kathryn create a better life?Eighteen-year-old seamstress Kathryn Flynn lives in Whitechapel, London, struggling to support her widowed mother and younger siblings. But when her work starts drying up and her mother falls ill, she is forced to consider tough measures . . .Then she meets 'Squire', an
... Read more

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The Matchgirl

Will this factory girl have her happy ending?

by Lynette Rees ...

**Discover Lynette Rees' emotional sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Catherine CooksonSixteen-year-old Lottie Perkins has an important decision to make . . .**Conditions at the match factory she works at are dire. The girls get treated badly by the management and there is a severe risk to their health. But then a young journalist, Annie Besant, begins asking questions. Will Lottie and the ... Read more

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**Discover Lynette Rees' emotional sagas, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Catherine CooksonSixteen-year-old Lottie Perkins has an important decision to make . . .**Conditions at the match factory she works at are dire. The girls get treated badly by the management and there is a severe risk to their health. But then a young journalist, Annie Besant, begins asking questions. Will Lottie and the
... Read more

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The Winter Waif

The heartbreaking historical saga from Lynette Rees

by Lynette Rees ...

Narrated by Deryn Edwards ...

Series series The Workhouse Series
Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

'One of the most heartwarming books I have read in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewAll she wants is a place to call home...1884 - When Betsan Morgan’s mother succumbs to a devastating illness, she doesn't think her life could get much worse. But then her father moves in his new beau, an unserious flitty woman and coincidentally also the bargirl in the pub he works in, and she soon learns her house ... Read more

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'One of the most heartwarming books I have read in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewAll she wants is a place to call home...1884 - When Betsan Morgan’s mother succumbs to a devastating illness, she doesn't think her life could get much worse. But then her father moves in his new beau, an unserious flitty woman and coincidentally also the bargirl in the pub he works in, and she soon learns her house
... Read more

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The Workhouse Girl

The beautifully emotional historical saga from Lynette Rees

by Lynette Rees ...

Narrated by Deryn Edwards ...

Series series The Workhouse Series
Unabridged

7 hours 50 min

A heartbreaking tale of triumph over tribulation - perfect for fans of Katie FlynnOnce a workhouse girl, always a workhouse girl...Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life, but when her family can’t make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse, it feels like things can’t get any worse.But luckily for Enid, her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs. Also from the cold, ... Read more

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A heartbreaking tale of triumph over tribulation - perfect for fans of Katie FlynnOnce a workhouse girl, always a workhouse girl...Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life, but when her family can’t make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse, it feels like things can’t get any worse.But luckily for Enid, her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs. Also from the cold,
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