A Christmas Wish
A Christmas Wish by Lizzie Lane, published by Boldwood Books Limited in August 2022, is a poignant tale set in Bristol during 1927. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The story follows ten-year-old Magda Brodie, whose life is upended when her mother passes away in the workhouse just before Christmas. As her father makes arrangements to send her sisters to their grandparents in Ireland and adopt out her younger brother, Magda is left feeling distraught and alone, forced to live with her resentful Aunt Bridget.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family and resilience as Magda navigates her challenging circumstances. Despite the bitterness surrounding her, she remains determined to reunite her scattered family and fulfill her Christmas wish. The book delves into the emotional struggles of a young girl facing adversity, making it a reflective piece within the family saga genre.
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Bristol 1927
Ten year old Magda Brodie’s world is torn apart when her mother dies in the workhouse two weeks before Christmas.
Her wastrel father arranges for her sisters to be sent to their grandparents in Ireland and for her younger brother to be adopted leaving Magda distraught with worry as her family are scattered far and wide.
Magda, as the eldest girl is sent to live with her Aunt Bridget who for whatever reason, holds a bitter resentment towards Magda.
But adversity makes Magda strong and determined. She dreams of happier times, to reunite her family and make her Christmas Wish come true.
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