The Orphan’s Dream
The Orphan’s Dream by Dilly Court is a historical fiction novel published by Penguin Random House on September 10, 2015. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Mirabel Cutler, who, after losing her mother at a young age, is raised by her father until his sudden death leads to her being cast out by her stepmother. As she navigates her new reality, she is taken in by sea captain Jack Starke, only to find herself in a house of ill-repute where she becomes a parlour maid.
Readers will find Mirabel’s journey filled with challenges as she grapples with love and loss. Her affection for Jack Starke complicates her life further when she is faced with the prospect of marrying Hubert Kettle, a retired army officer. The narrative explores themes of resilience and determination as Mirabel strives to make the best of her circumstances, even as unexpected news threatens to upend her life once again. This novel weaves together elements of romance and saga, providing a rich backdrop for Mirabel’s emotional struggles.
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The heartwarming and nostalgic new novel from the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author of The Beggar Maid.
Motherless since she was five, Mirabel Cutler was raised by her father to be a lady. But when he dies suddenly, Mirabel finds herself cast out on the street by her ruthless stepmother.
She is taken to a place of refuge by charismatic sea captain, Jack Starke. But the safe haven turns out to be a house of ill-repute. Here she becomes a parlour maid and catches the eye of an elderly, retired army officer, Hubert Kettle.
Mirabel has fallen in love with Jack Starke but when she hears that his ship has foundered and all were lost, she has little choice but to accept Hubert’s offer of a home and marriage. Although desperately unhappy, Mirabel is determined to make the best of her life.
Until she receives unexpected news and her life is thrown into turmoil once more.
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