Cavanah Family series – serie

One woman dreams of a better life for her family – but how do you find it when all you've ever known is poverty?Ireland, 1848 The potato famine has left the Cavanah family destitute. Kitty and Peter manage to secure tickets for America - seeking hope in an unknown land. But still fortune will not favour them. On a terrifying crossing of the Irish Sea, Peter vanishes, and with him their tickets.Now, Kitty and her young family are stranded in Liverpool - with not a penny to their name. Facing prejudice and distrust, they move to Blackburn, where the welcome is no warmer, but Kitty at least can gather rags and scraps to exchange for a coin or two. She refuses to give up hope - on finding Peter, on getting to America. Yet Kitty knows they are just one bad day away from the evils of the workhouse . . .The Rag Maiden is a powerful and enthralling tale of one woman's struggle to save her family.

One woman dreams of a better life for her family – but how do you find it when all you've ever known is poverty?Ireland, 1848 The potato famine has left the Cavanah family destitute. Kitty and Peter manage to secure tickets for America - seeking hope in an unknown land. But still fortune will not favour them. On a terrifying crossing of the Irish Sea, Peter vanishes, and with him their tickets.Now, Kitty and her young family are stranded in Liverpool - with not a penny to their name. Facing prejudice and distrust, they move to Blackburn, where the welcome is no warmer, but Kitty at least can gather rags and scraps to exchange for a coin or two. She refuses to give up hope - on finding Peter, on getting to America. Yet Kitty knows they are just one bad day away from the evils of the workhouse . . .The Rag Maiden is a powerful and enthralling tale of one woman's struggle to save her family.

AN UPLIFTING TALE OF HOPE, LOVE AND DEFYING YOUR FAMILY SET IN 1890S' LANCASHIRE ----Agnes Cavanaugh has watched her mother, Kitty, struggle to put food on the table ever since they crossed the sea from Ireland. So when she sees an opportunity to help earn some money by selling cheese at the local market she begins to work with the local farm to boost sales.Much to her mother, Kitty’s, disappointment, Agnes is immediately drawn to the farmer’s son, Jonas. And Jonas can’t help but be enchanted by Agnes. But their love faces many challenges, Agnes has been promised to another and Jonas cannot marry a Roman Catholic.Will Agnes risk everything she’s done for her family in her quest for happiness?----Readers are loving The Cavanah Family Series ‘A really sad story but one of survival through the hard times. The determination of Kitty made a very enjoyable read’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘What a story, full of hardship for a family of Irish immigrants, proving that above all Family is everything, as it should be!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘A wonderful story’ 5 ***** Reader Review

AN UPLIFTING TALE OF HOPE, LOVE AND DEFYING YOUR FAMILY SET IN 1890S' LANCASHIRE ----Agnes Cavanah has watched her mother, Kitty, struggle to put food on the table ever since they crossed the sea from Ireland. So when she sees an opportunity to help earn some money by selling cheese at the local market she begins to work with the local farm to boost sales.Much to her mother, Kitty’s, disappointment, Agnes is immediately drawn to the farmer’s son, Jonas. And Jonas can’t help but be enchanted by Agnes. But their love faces many challenges, Agnes has been promised to another and Jonas cannot marry a Roman Catholic.Will Agnes risk everything she’s done for her family in her quest for happiness?----Readers are loving The Cavanah Family Series ‘A really sad story but one of survival through the hard times. The determination of Kitty made a very enjoyable read’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘What a story, full of hardship for a family of Irish immigrants, proving that above all Family is everything, as it should be!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘A wonderful story’ 5 ***** Reader Review

Love, Lies, and Survival: The Unforgettable Conclusion to the Cavanagh Family series!Will Kitty and her family break free from the mills of Blackburn and seize their chance at a new life in America?–It’s been several years since Kitty Cavanagh’s life was turned upside down when her family made the perilous journey across the Irish Sea to Blackburn and she became a widow. After facing near destitution she’s finally making enough to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads.Until, that is, the day she is out rag collecting and finds a bag of coins – coins that turn out to be counterfeit – and Kitty soon finds herself caught up in a police investigation. If found guilty, Kitty could end up losing everything she’s worked so hard to protect.Questioned by charming Constable Westwell, Kitty doesn't know if she can really trust him. Dare she open her heart to him? But will the truth damn, or save, her?–Readers love The Cavanah Family Series‘A really sad story but one of survival through the hard times. The determination of Kitty made a very enjoyable read’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘What a story, full of hardship for a family of Irish immigrants, proving that above all Family is everything, as it should be!’ 5 ***** Reader Review‘A wonderful story’ 5 ***** Reader Review