The Victorian Orphans Trilogy Series by Hope Dawson

When her father’s secret brings ruin to the entire family, Abbie soon finds herself battling far greater threats than poverty. In the eyes of their neighbours, life appeared to be good for the Lee family. Henry and Mary Lee always worked hard, so they could afford to buy the very best for their two daughters, Abbie and Jane. But then an unlucky accident leads to the discovery of a shameful secret that Henry has kept from his family. And it plunges everyone into ruin and tragedy... moreWhen her father’s secret brings ruin to the entire family, Abbie soon finds herself battling far greater threats than poverty. In the eyes of their neighbours, life appeared to be good for the Lee family. Henry and Mary Lee always worked hard, so they could afford to buy the very best for their two daughters, Abbie and Jane. But then an unlucky accident leads to the discovery of a shameful secret that Henry has kept from his family. And it plunges everyone into ruin and tragedy. Now, Abbie must fight – not just to put food on the table, but to keep both herself and her sister safe from the evil clutches of wicked men. Amidst all her misery, will she be brave enough to take a chance on love with the handsome and wealthy Mr Thompson? Or will she make the same mistake as her father, and hide secrets from the very people who care the most about her? ‘The Ragged Slum Princess’ is a clean and sweet Victorian romance novel and the second book in ‘The Victorian Orphans Trilogy’ after ‘The Courtesan’s Maid’. Hope Dawson’s stories will delight readers of other historical romance authors such as Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Emma Hornby. less

All alone in a foreign city. Surrounded by people who hate her. Can love survive in a cruel, wicked world?Desperate to be closer to the young man she loves, Jane rushes off to Paris, where she takes up a position as governess for the children of the wealthy Lord and Lady Crawford.But much to Jane’s dismay, Paris isn’t the idyllic paradise of love and affection she’s been dreaming of.Life in the City of Lights turns out to be far less romantic than she had imagined... moreAll alone in a foreign city. Surrounded by people who hate her. Can love survive in a cruel, wicked world?Desperate to be closer to the young man she loves, Jane rushes off to Paris, where she takes up a position as governess for the children of the wealthy Lord and Lady Crawford.But much to Jane’s dismay, Paris isn’t the idyllic paradise of love and affection she’s been dreaming of.Life in the City of Lights turns out to be far less romantic than she had imagined.And when an old enemy resurfaces, it’s the start of a nightmare that rapidly spins out of control.Soon, Jane finds herself struggling for more than just her relationship.How much is she willing to sacrifice?Who can she trust, when danger and evil seem to lurk all around her?And will she be able to save the lives of the people she cares about most?‘An English Governess in Paris’ is another sweet and clean historical romance novel by Hope Dawson.As the third book in The Victorian Orphans Trilogy, this story can be read on its own since it’s a standalone novel, set within a wider series with recurring characters.Fans of Victorian historical romance authors such as Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and AnneMarie Brear are likely to adore Hope Dawson’s gripping romantic sagas. less

In 19th century Sheffield, a young widow struggles to save her dead husband’s factory from an invisible enemy.Six months after her husband Benjamin’s death, Madeleine still hasn’t got over her grief. Determined to honour his dying wish, she takes on the daunting task of running the steam engine factory that he entrusted to her care – much to the dismay of her business partner Ashton and others who believe a woman has no place in the boardroom... moreIn 19th century Sheffield, a young widow struggles to save her dead husband’s factory from an invisible enemy.Six months after her husband Benjamin’s death, Madeleine still hasn’t got over her grief. Determined to honour his dying wish, she takes on the daunting task of running the steam engine factory that he entrusted to her care – much to the dismay of her business partner Ashton and others who believe a woman has no place in the boardroom. But fate seems to be conspiring against her at every turn. Or is it more than just bad luck she’s having? Could it be that someone is deliberately trying to sabotage her?Fortunately, there’s the charming French businessman Mr Dubois. A savvy moneyman from Paris, he appears to be Madeleine’s saviour at first. But when a mysterious explosion rocks the factory, the young widow realises that the challenges she faces are more sinister than she had imagined.Caught in a web of deception and betrayal, Madeleine must summon all her courage to outmanoeuvre her enemies. With her reputation at stake and the livelihoods of thousands of people in danger, will she uncover the truth before it’s too late? And can she trust her own heart when it comes to the enigmatic Mr Dubois? ‘The Young Widow’s Courage’ is book 4 in Hope Dawson’s Victorian Orphans saga. A riveting tale full of drama, intrigue and heartache, but also friendship... and newfound romance. Fans of historical romance authors such as Dilly Court, AnneMarie Brear and Rosie Goodwin are likely to love Hope Dawson’s clean and sweet Victorian romance stories. less