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The heartwarming historical novel from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court It’s Christmas Eve. Flurries of snow fall on the cobbled streets of Whitechapel and an abandoned baby, swaddled in a blanket, is found on a doorstep in Angel Lane...Named after the street on which she was found, Angel Winter was blessed to be taken from the harsh streets into a loving home. But fate deals a cruel blow and she’s torn from the only family she has ever known, and thrown onto the cobbles of Covent Garden to fend for herself.With winter closing in, Angel scratches a living selling mistletoe to the City gentlemen who pass through the market, hoping they will take pity on her as she shivers in the snow. The only way she can survive is to make her own luck. She will never sell the one treasure that could feed her for a month, the gold and ruby ring that was hidden in her swaddling – it could hold the key to the secrets of her past...
A foundling named Angel Winter must navigate the harsh streets of Victorian London to uncover the secrets of her past. Angel, abandoned as a baby on Angel Lane, finds herself orphaned and alone in the bustling, unforgiving streets of Covent Garden. To survive the encroaching winter, she sells mistletoe, hoping for charity from passersby. Her only hope for a better future lies in a hidden ring, a relic from her swaddling clothes, which may unlock the truth of her origins and provide a path away from destitution.
The premise sets up a classic tale of a young protagonist overcoming hardship through resilience and a touch of mystery. The historical setting during Christmas in London suggests a narrative rich with atmosphere and the potential for both poignant moments and hopeful resolutions. Readers can anticipate a story focused on survival, the search for identity, and the possibility of finding belonging amidst challenging circumstances. The description implies a focus on Angel's personal journey and her determination to forge her own destiny.
Page Count:
544
Publication Date:
2017-11-02
Publisher:
HarperCollins UK
ISBN-10:
0008199574
ISBN-13:
9780008199579
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