The Workhouse Waif
A heartwarming historical saga about friendship, love and finding a place to call home

Neville Hopkins dies in a mining accident, his widow has no choice, she and her six children move into the workhouse. The family are separated and sent to different parts of the facility and the eldest boy Tom finds a job. Megan Hopkins holds onto the happy memories of when her family was together an......more

Beautifully written, you are always there with the main character Megan. This is what I consider a fireside story. Cuddle up in your blanket with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy one of the best historical fictions of the year.......more

From poor church mice. A wonderful story with fascinating characters. To watch the two of them and their families change there lives. Lovely ending as it should be. I now would like another book to follow the families. A great read if you like these stories.......more

I brought this book for my mum this what she had to say “I have read a lot of books over the years but this is the best I have read for very a long time I loved it from the very first page to the very last. Lynette writes beautifully and you really feel for characters I can’t wait to read more of thi......more

Another lovely book from Lynette Rees,i do like reading about the workhouse and how people came to be there.A book that has sadness and happiness combined.An excellent book thank you.5*......more