In the aftermath of the General Strike, times are tough for coal miners and their families. Can little Cally break free from poverty, and forge a successful life for herself?
When Cally loses her beloved mum, she hopes her father will comfort and protect her. But instead she soon acquires a cruel and vengeful stepmother, and Cally begins to fear that she is on her own.
Through uncomfortable years in service, to a terrifying brush with the streets, through hard work and determination, Cally finally finds a place for herself. She even trusts enough in the future to create her own family, despite being so cruelly abandoned by her own.
At last in a place of peace and contentment, Cally has all she ever hoped for, but with World War 2 looming, how long can she hold on to the people she loves?
Taking us from 1926 all the way to end of the Second World War, Chrissie Walsh has written a heart-breaking tale of love and survival, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Lyn Andrews.
Praise for The Child from the Ash Pits:
'Full of joy, sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' Elizabeth Gill.
'A captivating story of family, relations and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that make you shed a tear. The Child from the Ash Pits is everything a good read should be' Diane Allen.
https://www.gandhi.com.mx/8a871871-ddc1-30c9-adde-3c4c7de60af51340974The Child from the Ash Pits<p><strong>In the aftermath of the General Strike, times are tough for coal miners and their families. Can little Cally break free from poverty, and forge a successful life for herself?</strong></p>
<p>When Cally loses her beloved mum, she hopes her father will comfort and protect her. But instead she soon acquires a cruel and vengeful stepmother, and Cally begins to fear that she is on her own.</p>
<p>Through uncomfortable years in service, to a terrifying brush with the streets, through hard work and determination, Cally finally finds a place for herself. She even trusts enough in the future to create her own family, despite being so cruelly abandoned by her own.</p>
<p>At last in a place of peace and contentment, Cally has all she ever hoped for, but with World War 2 looming, how long can she hold on to the people she loves?</p>
<p><strong>Taking us from 1926 all the way to end of the Second World War, Chrissie Walsh has written a heart-breaking tale of love and survival, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Lyn Andrews.</strong></p>
<p>Praise for <em>The Child from the Ash Pits</em>:</p>
<p>'Full of joy, sorrow and a big pinch of fun. I loved it' <strong>Elizabeth Gill.</strong></p>
<p>'A captivating story of family, relations and the complexities of life. With truly heart-tugging moments that make you shed a tear. <em>The Child from the Ash Pits</em> is everything a good read should be' <strong>Diane Allen.</strong></p>https://kbimages1-a.akamaihd.net/Images/7dbe69cb-ee02-476a-8bf6-990a5a32b6ca/300/300/False/image.jpg98instock109981011000https://www.gandhi.com.mx/media/catalog/product/2021-12-23T11:07:08+0000FIC008000Chrissie WalshEpub 2FIC008000