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A Simple Wish

By: Rosie Goodwin
Narrated by: Charlie Sanderson
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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 15, 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. But Ruby is determined that she will atone for what she's done and be reunited with her birth parents.

Ruby's only wish is to find her family.

©2021 Rosie Goodwin (P)2021 Bonnier Books UK Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Victorian Romance Heartfelt

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A pleasant and heartwarming story. Not too much gore!
Fairly predictable- but who minds that ?

Much enjoyed

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loved it. easy listen, no sex, no violence, just a simple good listen, very enjoyable

a must read

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How could you not love Ruby right from the start. She certainly had a tale with many turns to tell. Loved it.

A Lovely Story

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Every part of this book was great from the start to finish. Big big yes

A Simple Wish

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First book from this author recommended after exhausting Lesley Pearce work. So glad I accepted the recommendation-really enjoyed the book and will now select another

Recommend

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another enjoyable book by Rosie Godwin and read expertly by Anne Dover, the ending is very gripping

enjoyable

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I absolutely loved it. Gripped me from the very beginning.. I have never read a book of Rose Goodwin that hasnt been fantastic. looking forward to her new novels.

her stories never disappoints

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Rosie Goodwin at her very very best. Totally compelling story with lots of twists and turns. The end very cleverley disguised. one of her best.

Great Book - A Must Read

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Loved the story it kept me interested the ending left me feeling happy the reader was great

A simple wish

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storyline with some great characters and antics within the book. The narrator was very good at using different voices for the characters.

A lovely.....

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