{"product_id":"9781835189009-the-pick-pockets-plight","title":"The Pick-Pocket's Plight","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe next instalment in an emotional historical saga series from Lindsey Hutchinson\u003cbr\u003eThe next historical saga novel from Lindsey Hutchinson, perfect for all fans of Katie Flynn and Dilly Court.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey only had each other – now they’re being torn apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen thirteen-year-old Bertram Jordan is arrested and sent to a penal colony in Australia, his biggest regret is leaving behind his friend Alice Truelove. The children were each other’s comfort when they had to live rough on Wednesbury heath, surviving on whatever meagre funds they could pilfer from passing market-goers. Now they must face their futures alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile BJ is learning to survive and then thrive on a cattle ranch in Fremantle, surrounded by the hundreds of other men and boys who have been shipped from England, Alice is making her own way in the poverty-stricken Black Country. When a stroke of good fortune means that Alice can start her own business, she cunningly disguises her young age, and before long has established a thriving bakery. As her business grows, so do her responsibilities, and Alice relishes the opportunity to help those who helped her when she was down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut every night as Alice and BJ rest their heads on opposite sides of the world, both go to sleep with the same last thought. Will they ever see each other again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen of Black Country sagas is back with a fascinating tale of bravery, forever friendship, heartbreak and joy. Perfect for all fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders love Lindsey Hutchinson:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eI love Lindsey Hutchinson books and have really enjoyed each and everyone\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book about BJ and Alice was such a lovely story, I couldn’t put it, therefore it was read in two days. Excellent easy reading.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘It was **a very good read. **I couldn't stop reading and was early hours in the morning before putting out the light to go to sleep. Well written.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eLoved it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Don’t know if I’ll manage to wait for the next one. I actually felt bereft at the end.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘As usual with this author \u003cstrong\u003ethis story kept me on the edge of my seat\u003c\/strong\u003e, wanting to read more.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Lindsey has a knack of drawing you in immediately and getting you immersed until you’ve finished the book! \u003cstrong\u003eI loved it! Grab your copy today\u003c\/strong\u003e.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55791826829686,"sku":"9781835189009","price":10.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_31212342.jpg?v=1750173252","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781835189009-the-pick-pockets-plight","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}