A HEARTWARMING AND UPLIFTING TALE FOR FANS OF CATHERINE COOKSON AND LESLEY PEARSE

On the dark, rough streets of London in 1913, can one girl find the courage to open the door to her destiny?

Little Rose Webster's life has never been easy. Born in the slums of Bermondsey she has longed to escape her poor upbringing and violent step-father.

But it's hard to escape these deprived streets . . .

Thankfully she has a quick mind and her insatiable thirst for knowledge means she excels at school - so perhaps she has a chance at a brighter future.

But Rose's dreams are shattered when she is forced to leave school and find work, leaving her with nothing to cling to but hope.

And as a dark figure from her past threatens further turmoil, this winter's child fears she will never see the spring . . .

PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS THE OPEN DOOR

Praise for Beryl Matthews:

'A heartwarming and uplifting tale' Daily Express

'Catherine Cookson fans will love this' Woman's Own

On the dark, rough streets of Bermondsey, can one girl find the courage to open the door to her destiny?

About the Author
Beryl Matthews is the beloved and bestselling author of The Winter Child (previously The Open Door), The Orphan of Farthing Street (previously One Step at a Time), Her Mother's Daughter (previously A Time of Peace) and The Spitfire Sweetheart (previously Wings of the Morning). She grew up in a family of avid readers and writes from experience. Amongst other jobs, she has worked at an aircraft factory and as a credit controller. Beryl published her first book at the age of 71 after joining a writers' group and has since written over twenty novels. Her hobbies include travelling, swimming and golf, but writing is her first and foremost joy.

Reviews
A heartwarming and uplifting tale * Daily Express *
A winner . . . Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page * Billy Hopkins, bestselling author of Our Kid *
Catherine Cookson fans will love this * Woman's Own *
Praise for Beryl Matthews * - *
A delightful story told with the assured touch of a born storyteller. I couldn't put it down * Babara Erskine *
A delightful and uplifting first novel * Gilda O'Neill *



Book Information
ISBN 9781405940597
Author Beryl Matthews
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 319g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 28mm