In the midst of London's dark alleys, a love story unfolds that defies the odds...
Poppy is a lovely girl, her kindness and love for her disabled brother clear for all to see.
Hungry? Sometimes.
Poor? As a church mouse.
Loved? Without a doubt.
No matter what life throws at them, Poppy gets through it. She is strong, sweet and determined. When the local street thug, Cecil, starts targeting her and her disabled brother, it is just another cross to bear.
Life suddenly becomes a lot harder when the children's anchor is cruelly taken from them, and Poppy faces decisions her young mind and body simply can't comprehend. She turns to the one person she never thought she would - Cecil.
Love transforms even the darkest hearts...
Hiding his tormented soul under a rough exterior, Cecil finds himself in a very unusual position - putting others' needs above his own. The Orphans' Keeper. Not only once, but twice. And as Fate cruelly looks on, this costs him his freedom.
Poppy finds herself alone in the world again, still having to protect her brother, a vulnerable boy. Cecil's sacrifice was not in vain though, and she finds herself safe... for a little while at least.
In a city where every shadow hides a threat, her safety doesn't last long. And without Cecil nearby to protect her, Poppy once again finds herself at the mercy of others. Only this time, there's no one to come to the rescue.
"The Orphans' Keeper" is a heart-wrenching journey through love, loss, and the fight for a better life.
Genre: Historical Romance
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