The Rag Princess
The Rag Princess by Rosie Goodwin, published by Bonnier Publishing in September 2025, is a historical fiction novel set in Coventry in 1904. The story follows little orphan Annie, who is taken from the workhouse to live with the Lilburn family. Initially hopeful about her new life, Annie soon realizes that the family harbors their own struggles, particularly stemming from the loss of their young daughter. As she navigates her new environment, Annie discovers that her role in the household may be more akin to servitude than the familial bond she longs for.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of resilience and the complexities of family dynamics. As Annie grows closer to her adopted brothers and forms a bond with Levi, the local rag-and-bone man, her journey unfolds against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal challenges. This edition, comprising 384 pages, presents a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences, exploring the intersections of romance and hardship within a saga that captures the essence of historical life.
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Coventry, 1904. When little orphan Annie finds herself liberated from the workhouse and taken to a smart home on Swan Lane, she thinks her fortunes might finally be turning around. While grateful to the Lilburn family, she soon realises they have problems of their own. Grieving the loss of their young daughter a number of years earlier, Maggie Lilburn adopted two children from the workhouse: a newborn baby, who she thought would be the answer to her family’s woes, and Annie. But Annie soon discovers that rather than wanting to make her a part of the family along with the baby, Maggie plans to treat her as little more than a slave. Life on Swan Lane is not all bad for Annie as she becomes close to her adopted brothers and Levi, Maggie’s husband and the local rag-and-bone man, takes Annie under his wing.
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