A simple wish
Goodwin, Rosie2021
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1885. Ruby Carter works hard in her parents' bakery. Whilst life isn't easy, she's happy enough - her gentle mother protects young Ruby from her cruel father and loves her unconditionally. So, when her mother falls ill, Ruby is heartbroken and when, from her deathbed, her mother reveals that Ruby was adopted the young girl is distraught. Stricken by grief and alone with the violent man she called her father, Ruby feels she has no choice but to flee. At just fifteen, homeless and alone Ruby is relieved when a kindly stranger named Mrs Bamber takes pity on her and welcomes her into her home. But soon, Ruby learns Mrs Bamber is not as generous as she first seemed - she forces Ruby into a life of crime as a jewel thief in Birmingham's jewellery quarter. With nothing to her name and nowhere to go Ruby has no choice but to go along with it, despite the guilt and shame she feels.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury Library | Adult Fiction | F | Available |
| Prestwich Library | Adult Fiction | F | Onloan - Due: 27 Nov 2025 |
Main title:
A simple wish / Rosie Goodwin.
Author:
Goodwin, Rosie, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : Zaffre, 2021.
Collation:
435 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781838773533 (hbk)
Dewey class:
823.92FICTIONF
Local class:
F
Language:
English
BRN:
3152341