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The Ragged Runaway is the latest novel by author AnneMarie Brear to be published via Boldwood Books.
Wakefield, 1901
Emmeline Ashworth has never known real want. As the grocer’s daughter, she has warm meals, a solid roof, and a father who dotes on her. She’s always understood she is luckier than most, but nothing prepares her for the day a half-starved young woman runs into the shop, desperate for help.
The girl – Lily – is bruised and ragged from the slums that sprawl at the edge of town and opens Emmie’s eyes to the harsh realities of life for some in Wakefield. Determined to offer her friendship and a lifeline, Emmie faces resistance from her beau, Rupert, who insists Emmie must keep her distance.
Then Emmie meets Sebastian Fraser, a passionate local councillor fighting to improve conditions in the slums. His compassion mirrors her own—and awakens feelings she can’t ignore. Feelings she’s never had for Rupert.
As Emmie risks everything to protect Lily from the dangers she’s fled, she must choose between the safe life she’s always known and the braver, kinder world she longs to build.
But can Lily find a place in Emmie’s life or will the shadows of the slums follow her to their door?
The Ragged Runaway is one of those reads where you can already predict what is going to happen. But what you don’t expect as a reader is the emotional rollercoaster the story will take you on.
It’s well researched with characters you love and connect with, and some that are so nasty you’d probably hit them with the book if you met them in real life.
A great read for anyone who enjoys books about friendship, forbidden love, and finding courage that pack in all the emotion.
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