No One's Girl: A compelling saga of heartbreak and courage

Description

Jane Reynolds' father dominates her life. Though she seems a devoted daughter, his cruelty has left her afraid to love. After his sudden death she becomes a virtual recluse, leaving her small farm only to sell the fruit and vegetables she grows. But everything changes on a dark, cold night when she finds a young runaway hiding near her cottage. Alice, too, is unloved and in pain, and as the pair become friends, Jane begins to wonder whether she could offer the girl the loving home she's never had. But dark secrets in both their pasts threaten everything Jane hopes for...

Rosie Goodwin has worked in social services and as a foster carer for many years. She has three children, and lives in Nuneaton with her husband, Trevor, and their foster children.

An absorbing story in the grand tradition of the best saga authors -- Margaret Dickinson A wonderful heroine, plucky, determined and warm-hearted. A believable and compelling read -- Jennie Felton Rosie writes such heart-warming sagas -- Lyn Andrews A heart-throbber of a story that puts so many other so-called emotional blockbusters in the shade * Northern Echo * Not only is Goodwin's characterisation and dialogue compelling, her descriptive writing is a joy * Nottingham Evening Post * The new Catherine Cookson * Coventry Evening Telegraph * A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer * Bookseller * Goodwin has the enviable knack of putting the past into focus with wonderfully warm and credible characters, lively dialogue and fascinating period detail of everyday life. A Rose Among Thorns is another moving and inspirational story from a writer who knows how to tug at the heart strings * Lancashire Evening Post * Praise for Rosie's first novel, THE BAD APPLE: 'Rosie Goodwin is a born storyteller - she'll make you cry, she'll make you laugh, but most of all you'll care for her characters and lose yourself in her story. An author destined for the top * Jeannie Johnson, author of THE REST OF OUR DAYS * Rosie deserves all her success. She is a talented storyteller and will go all the way to the top * Dee Williams * The tearjerker of the season...[a] heart-rending tale * Western Mail * A promising and well-drawn debut * Lancashire Evening Post * A good tearjerker...compelling * Reading Evening Post * A gifted writer... Not only is Goodwin's characterisation and dialogue compelling, but her descriptive writing is a joy * Nottingham Evening Post * A heart-throbber of a story from Goodwin that puts many other so-called emotional blockbusters in the shade * Northern Echo * Goodwin is a fabulous writer...she reels the reader in surprisingly quickly and her style involves lots of twists and turns that are in no way predictable * Worcester Evening News * A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer * Bookseller *