The Child From the Ash Pits

Written by Chrissie Walsh

Narrated by Julie Maisey

In the aftermath of the General Strike, times are tough for coal miners and their families. When Cally loses her beloved mum, she hopes her father will comfort her. But instead she soon acquires a cruel stepmother, and Cally begins to fear that she is on her own. Through uncomfortable years in service, to a terrifying brush with the streets, through hard work and determination, Cally finally finds a place for herself. She even trusts enough in the future to create her own family, despite being abandoned by her own. Cally has all she ever hoped for but, with World War II looming, how long can she hold on to the people she loves?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Soundings
• Release date: Jun 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781407993003

Chrissie Walsh

Chrissie Walsh was born and raised in West Yorkshire and is a retired schoolteacher with a passion for history. She has written several successful sagas documenting feisty women in challenging times.

Reviews for The Child From the Ash Pits

[Dian · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

An ok read nothing solid about the story the characters are average the narrator was ok