The Orphan Thieves
Nell Harte
It’ll be quick the child thought, her feet wading further to the deep waters of the Irish Sea.. Don’t, a soft voice murmured, as a hand came to rest on her shoulder. Whatever’s happened this isn’t the answer.
On the brink of the unthinkable, eight year old Maggie is snatched from death by the lion hearted notorious Liverpool thief, Irene Westfield. Taught to read, write and steal, Maggie becomes Irene’s protégé rescuing destitute girls from the streets.
Guy Whittaker, is the nephew of a brutal Liverpudlian criminal and rival to Maggie and her girls. Despite opposing loyalties and competition for turf, Guy gradually gains Maggie’s trust and a tenuous bond is formed.
When Guy offers Maggie a difficult choice, Maggie is torn, yet refuses to abandon her girls. But when she encounters Guy in a skirmish with the police, she knows he has been betrayed and puts a daring plan into place which costs her dearly. Now Maggie’s family is compromised and a heart breaking sacrifice must be made.
All that Maggie has is lost. Can she ever hope to see Irene and her girls again? And what of Guy? Is love lost, never to be found again? Find out in this heart felt Victorian romance story of great love, courage and resilience by Nell Harte.
For fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.
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