A Child’s Voice Calling
A Child’s Voice Calling by Maggie Bennett is a historical fiction novel published by Penguin Random House in 2002. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English. The story follows young Mabel Court, who, amid the struggles of a broken family in 1900s London, takes on the role of caretaker for her siblings. As poverty looms and tragic circumstances unfold, Mabel finds herself at the mercy of her enigmatic grandmother, Mimi Court, whose hidden secrets complicate her already precarious situation.
Readers will encounter Mabel’s fight for survival as she navigates the challenges of family life and societal expectations. The narrative explores themes of coming of age and romance, particularly through Mabel’s relationship with Harry Drover, a devoted member of the Salvation Army. As Mabel confronts her grandmother’s dark past and the harsh realities of her environment, the story delves into the resilience required to protect her family and herself. This edition invites readers into a richly woven saga that captures the essence of historical struggles and personal growth.
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Perfect for fans of Dilly Court Rosie Harris Nancy Revell and Catherine Cookson this is the richly moving and powerful story of one girl’s struggle to protect her family come what may from much loved author Maggie Bennett.
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SHE’LL NEED TO DO ALL SHE CAN TO SAVE HER FAMILY…AND HERSELF
London 1900s: Young Mabel Court child of a hasty marriage and spendthrift parents has always been a mother to her brothers and sisters.
With poverty never far from the door the battle to stay respectable is finally lost when the family breaks up in tragic circumstances and Mabel is thrown upon the dubious mercy of her grandmother the sinister Mimi Court. Mimi has her own dark secrets and is not all she seems…
When Mimi falls foul of the law and Mabel has to fight for her own survival faithful Harry Drover of the Salvation Army in love with Mabel gets an opportunity to prove his devotion.
Is a happy ending on the cards?
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