The Girl at Change Alley: A captivating Victorian saga of lies and redemption (The Sheffield Sagas Book 2)
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A fallen woman. An opportunity for redemption. But at what cost?
Sheffield, 1867. It’s the height of a long-running and violent campaign known as the Outrages, where murderous acts are carried out on behalf of a rogue union leader.
Louisa Leigh, a former maid-of-all-work, is trapped into prostitution and desperate for money to escape. She befriends Ginny Hinchcliffe, a young widow who will do whatever it takes to break free from a life of servitude to her in-laws. The two women become entangled with Joe Crookes, henchman to the man responsible for the Outrages. Joe is looking for a way out even if that means betraying those closest to him.
With a single act, Louisa’s freedom would be paid for. But it’s not just her life on the line, and she’ll need to decide if she can live with the choices she’s about to make…
A sensationally compelling and gritty saga, for fans of Emma Hornby, Libby Ashworth and Kitty Neale.
Praise for Joanne Clague
‘A powerful and absorbing story. Her passion for the era shines through.’ Emma Hornby
‘A fabulous new saga author!’ AnneMarie Brear
‘Combines real people and fictional characters in a story both tragic and inspiring.’ Libby Ashworth
‘Terrific characters and an exciting storyline kept me turning the pages, eager to find out what happened next.’ Lesley Eames
‘The Ragged Valley delivers a captivating insight into a part of Sheffield history long forgotten. An authentic story with motivating characters.’ Sylvia Broady
‘Written with passion and attention to detail, Clague leaves no stone unturned… a must read for saga fans.’ Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author of The Girls from the Beach
‘A compelling story… The Girl at Change Alley is a must-read for all historical fiction readers.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘A fabulous book that draws you into the story from the very first chapter. The characters Louisa and Ginny were wonderful… you really wanted it to end well for them.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘This is a total five stars for me… historical fiction at its best.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘I adored this book. These characters are so real that when the unthinkable happens… it’s truly gut-wrenching.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
‘It had me hooked from the first page. The writing is gorgeous and the characters instantly come alive. It’s a wonderful romance with a lot of heart. A beautifully written book that I highly recommend for lovers of saga, romance or historical novels.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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Additional information
| Publisher | Canelo Saga (3 Nov. 2022) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 4328 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe |
| Print length | 290 pages |
by Emma Clark
Louisa, the heroine of this latest book from Joanne Clague, is warm and charismatic but she has fallen on hard times since we met her in The Ragged Valley. Louisa struggles to lift herself out of penury and avoid social disgrace, and eventually her predicament leads her into a sticky spot and a terrible dilemma… Joanne writes thoughtful, intelligent historical fiction with plenty of heart. It doesn’t take long before you are totally invested in Louisa’s fate and experiencing Victorian Sheffield through her eyes. This is a compelling tale, written with humour and great sensitivity.
by isibits
I have not read any books by this author and looked forward to reading this one. I felt that the book took a while to get going and there was a great deal of unnecessary descriptive text. The story was good and well told once it started and I really felt for Louisa!! What a time for females to live if born into a poorer community!!
The book mostly held my attention but felt myself willing Ginny to leave the area, lol!
by ASHA NORTH
Joanne Clague writes beautifully, with compelling characters that I really care for and with plots that do not get bogged down in the historical elements – these are weaved in seamlessly. I love how with this second book in the series we see more of some of the characters from the first book, really building on the world and lives that the author has created, the beauty of sagas. I’m really looking forward to reading what Joanne Clague comes up with next!
by Jan Cooke
Brilliant! Can’t praise this book enough. Loved the characters, the history and the Sheffield detail. Can’t wait for the next book.
by Quirky
This is the second book by Joanne Clague that I have read and loved. As with the first, The Girl at Change Alley is set in the Victorian era. This second book focuses on the stories of Louisa and Ginny. Both women are far from perfect, but I felt drawn to the characters from the start and really felt for Louisa in particular. The novel is fast paced, the historical detail just right (enough to give you a real sense of the period, not too much to slow the story down). I found myself turning those pages quickly! Highly recommend and an author to watch.
by Andrew
Excited to start this book and was not disappointed. Couldn’t put it down once I started and think this would make an amazing tv series/film. Looking forward to the next one.
by Patricia M.Collister
Very well researched and so interesting ,the characters drew you in , all in all a great read !
by mrs j seamons
You have to read the first book to understand the characters in this one but both books are a very good read.