Once a workhouse girl always a workhouse girl.Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life but when her family cant make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse it feels like things cant get any worse.But luckily for Enid her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs. Also from the cold hard streets of Merthyr Jimmy has made his name as an entrepreneur repairing boots and handdelivering them to the fine people of the town.Enid has seen for herself that you can make a better life for yourself so with Jimmys help she sets about trying to save her family.But there are even darker places than the workhouse and as the rumour mill churns it appears theres an even more dangerous fate she will need to avoid.An emotional and nostalgic historical saga that will have you turning pages engrossed. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Lynn Johnson.Praise for Lynette ReesA touching and at times heartrending storyampampnbspRosie ClarkeA Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie GoodwinampampnbspLizzie LaneThe Winter Waif flows from the heart and is rich in period detail.