The Winter Child

Description

On the dark, rough streets of Bermondsey, can one girl find the courage to open the door to her destiny? Bermondsey, London, 1913 Little Rose Webster's life has never been easy. Born in the slums of Bermondsey she has longed to escape her poor upbringing and violent step-father. Yet these deprived streets are not so easily fled. Thankfully she has a quick mind and her insatiable thirst for knowledge means she excels at school - perhaps she has a future. But Rose's chances of improving her lot are shattered when she is forced to leave school and find work. As the doors to her dreams are slammed shut she has nothing to cling to but hope. And as a dark figure from her past threatens further turmoil, this winter's child fears she will never see the spring . . .

Beryl Matthews grew up in a family of avid readers. Amongst other jobs she has worked at an aircraft factory and as a credit controller. She published her first book at the age of 71 after joining a writers' group and has since written over twenty novels. Her hobbies include travelling, swimming and golf but writing is her number one priority.

A heartwarming and uplifting tale * Daily Express * A winner . . . Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page * Billy Hopkins, bestselling author of Our Kid * Catherine Cookson fans will love this * Woman's Own * Praise for Beryl Matthews * - * A delightful story told with the assured touch of a born storyteller. I couldn't put it down * Babara Erskine * A delightful and uplifting first novel * Gilda O'Neill *