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Abandoned Wharf Sisters
FREE Download on Kindle Unlimited! The streets of Whitechapel are a savage place to grow up, especially during the terrible winter of 1895. Even before she was brought into the world, the odds were stacked against Effie Wilson. Born to two irresponsible, alcoholic parents, Effie is the eldest of five children—none of whom really stand a chance. Matters are made even worse when Effie’s parents disappear one day, never to return. Effie, who is only thirteen, and her brother, John, need to care for their three little sisters, but London is no place for children on their own. Scrambling to stave off starvation and homelessness, Effie and John disagree on how to protect their siblings. Now alone with her sisters, Effie will do anything for them, but she’s beginning to realize that her efforts will never be enough. Her only hope could rest in Willie Green, a sweet boy with bright hazel eyes who comes and goes from Effie’s life… If only she knew when he might appear again.
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Published April 20, 2020
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August 26, 2021The streets of Whitechapel are a savage place to grow up, especially during the terrible winter of 1895. Even before she was brought into the world, the odds were stacked against Effie Wilson. Born to two irresponsible, alcoholic parents, Effie is the eldest of five children—none of whom really stand a chance. Matters are made even worse when Effie’s parents disappear one day, never to return.
Effie, who is only thirteen, and her brother, John, need to care for their three little sisters, but London is no place for children on their own. Scrambling to stave off starvation and homelessness, Effie and John disagree on how to protect their siblings. Now alone with her sisters, Effie will do anything for them, but she’s beginning to realize that her efforts will never be enough. Her only hope could rest in Willie Green, a sweet boy with bright hazel eyes who comes and goes from Effie’s life…
If only she knew when he might appear again.
Effie, who is only thirteen, and her brother, John, need to care for their three little sisters, but London is no place for children on their own. Scrambling to stave off starvation and homelessness, Effie and John disagree on how to protect their siblings. Now alone with her sisters, Effie will do anything for them, but she’s beginning to realize that her efforts will never be enough. Her only hope could rest in Willie Green, a sweet boy with bright hazel eyes who comes and goes from Effie’s life…
If only she knew when he might appear again.
August 24, 2020
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Abandoned Wharf Sisters . I could not put down. It held me in suspense to find out what would happen next and if Effie would finely find all she was looking for. I look forward to reading more of your books.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Abandoned Wharf Sisters . I could not put down. It held me in suspense to find out what would happen next and if Effie would finely find all she was looking for. I look forward to reading more of your books.
August 25, 2020
Hard times
Life back in the day isn't different then today. Lots of homeless live in boxes, tents, many strange things. This is a very good read. Makes tears come easy and smiles also. Enjoy this story, I know you will
Life back in the day isn't different then today. Lots of homeless live in boxes, tents, many strange things. This is a very good read. Makes tears come easy and smiles also. Enjoy this story, I know you will
May 30, 2022
Amazing, traguic, heartening and full of love
Best Victorian writer who draws you in from begging to the end This book is exciting, tragic, full of love and heart earnings couldn't put this book down and was gutted when I'd finished it.
Best Victorian writer who draws you in from begging to the end This book is exciting, tragic, full of love and heart earnings couldn't put this book down and was gutted when I'd finished it.
October 26, 2020
Another great read enjoyed this book thanks
November 4, 2020
Heart wrenching
It brings home that our own semi- wretched situations aren't a patch on the lives of desperation lived by far too many.
It brings home that our own semi- wretched situations aren't a patch on the lives of desperation lived by far too many.
January 23, 2021
Enjoyed this read!
Suspenseful at times and heart wrenching and heart warming too .
Many twists and turns to keep you reading it!
Suspenseful at times and heart wrenching and heart warming too .
Many twists and turns to keep you reading it!
November 9, 2023
Heartbreaking story
It was quite a sad book and managed to bring some tears to my eyes, but very realistic and captivating. Thanks God (or Faye Godwin), it had a happy end 😅
It was quite a sad book and managed to bring some tears to my eyes, but very realistic and captivating. Thanks God (or Faye Godwin), it had a happy end 😅
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