Rags to Riches Series by Lynette Rees

Will this little orphan boy find a safe haven? Orphaned at the age of ten-years-old, Archie Ledbetter, is forced to live with his uncle in his very grand house. Uncle Walter seems emotionless, exhibiting little feeling towards the young lad. If it wasn't for some of the staff at Huntington Hall, Archie's life would be a complete misery... moreWill this little orphan boy find a safe haven? Orphaned at the age of ten-years-old, Archie Ledbetter, is forced to live with his uncle in his very grand house. Uncle Walter seems emotionless, exhibiting little feeling towards the young lad. If it wasn't for some of the staff at Huntington Hall, Archie's life would be a complete misery. There's a dark secret that Cook hints at as to why Archie's mother left her lavish lifestyle behind and ended up settling in the East End of London, scraping a living selling cakes and confectionery from the back of a barrow in the marketplace. Archie's never known his father and wonders who he is. Just as he's settling in at the house, someone comes along and seizes the opportunity to kidnap Archie, forcing him to work as a chimney sweep, navigating searing hot chimney breasts in an inferno of hell. As if life couldn't get much harder for boy, he cries himself to sleep at night praying for the angels to take him so he can finally see his mother once again in heaven... Will Archie finally find the love he's looking for? A heartwarming saga, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope. less

Heart-warming Victorian Historical Fiction by Lynette Rees - author of the bestselling Kindle book, The Workhouse Waif. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope. A baby girl, just a few months old, is discovered wrapped up in a shawl on a wooden bench at Itchy Park, Spitalfields. It's a frosty December evening just before the Christmas of 1861. The infant is rescued by a lady called Bessie Harper, who has her own pie making business... moreHeart-warming Victorian Historical Fiction by Lynette Rees - author of the bestselling Kindle book, The Workhouse Waif. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Maggie Hope. A baby girl, just a few months old, is discovered wrapped up in a shawl on a wooden bench at Itchy Park, Spitalfields. It's a frosty December evening just before the Christmas of 1861. The infant is rescued by a lady called Bessie Harper, who has her own pie making business. Bessie names the young child, Lucy, and in later years, deceives the child by telling her that her mother died years ago, not to upset her with the revelation she'd been left to the elements. Bessie has no idea who the child’s mother really is but clutched tightly in the baby's hand, she discovers a silver locket which has the name ‘Adella’ inscribed on it and a lock of hair inside. Bessie vows one day she’ll help the child find her mother and tell her the truth regarding the circumstances of how she found her. Bessie’s husband, however, becomes jealous and mean to the child, so as soon as she's old enough, he encourages his wife to send her out to work. Lucy begins work as a maid at a coaching inn called 'The Horn and Bugle' near to Bessie’s home, where she also resides on the premises. But there, she discovers that light fingered hands are at work and she wants no part of it. Smithy, who works helping the ostlers at the inn, introduces her to Archie Ledbetter, a young street urchin, who is on the run from a chimney sweep who has been forcing him to work in an inferno of hell. Lucy feels sorry for the lad particularly when a serious accusation is made which involves the police being called to the inn. Lucy and Archie are destined to become friends for life but will soon be parted by circumstance, which leads Lucy into the path of a mysterious benefactor from Dunraven House, a stately home. The house holds many secrets and Lucy is itching to get into the attic to discover what mystery it holds. Unfortunately, someone has the key and keeps it closely guarded. Can Lucy discover what's going on at the house which might lead her to discover more about her past or is she destined to remain in the dark forever? less

If you like books by Dilly Court and Val Wood, you'll love Lynette's heartwarming stories of courage over adversity.Spring, 1885Archie is now twenty-one years old and has inherited his real father (Sir Richard Pomfrey's) estate as there is no other living heir. The story begins when Archie is awaiting a visit from Lucy, who herself has come into good fortune when the mystery of her birth mother is finally solved. It has been a rags to riches tale for both of them... moreIf you like books by Dilly Court and Val Wood, you'll love Lynette's heartwarming stories of courage over adversity.Spring, 1885Archie is now twenty-one years old and has inherited his real father (Sir Richard Pomfrey's) estate as there is no other living heir. The story begins when Archie is awaiting a visit from Lucy, who herself has come into good fortune when the mystery of her birth mother is finally solved. It has been a rags to riches tale for both of them. Unfortunately, Archie has something pressing on his mind which requires an immediate answer from Lucy, but she has been asked to go overseas with her grandmother as the woman's final dying wish. Lucy has a dilemma whether to show her love for Archie or the grandmother who took her into her home to give her a better life which would eventually result in her reuniting with her birth mother. Which one will she choose? less