Workhouse Child by Maggie Hope - Victorian England Historical Saga Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780091956257. Publisher: Ebury Press. Overview. Workhouse Child is a powerful Victorian-era saga from beloved North East England novelist Maggie Hope. Set against the harsh backdrop of County Durham poverty, the story follows Lottie, orphaned at just three years old and sent to live out her childhood within the walls of the parish workhouse. With no family and few prospects, Lottie must rely on her own sharp wit and quiet determination to carve out a better life, in a novel that captures both the grim realities and enduring hope of the era.. About the Book. Lottie's mother dies when she is barely three, and with no relatives able to take her in, she is swept into the Victorian workhouse system. Life there is defined by hard labour, cold dormitories, and indifferent overseers rather than warmth or comfort. As she grows, Lottie is sent into service, skivvying for families who see her as little more than free labour. Yet beneath her circumstances lies a bright mind and a fierce determination not to be defined by her start in life. When an unexpected opportunity arises through the local Chapel, Lottie finally glimpses a path towards independence, education, and self-respect. Maggie Hope, writing with the authenticity of someone raised among the mining communities of County Durham, brings the period vividly to life, weaving historical detail about poverty, class, and the workhouse system into a deeply human story of one girl...