Forged by Fate (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798250530682)

Love grows where kindness lives.

Orphaned by disease and left alone on the harsh streets of Victorian Bristol, ten-year-old Lizzy Stanway has only two choices: the orphanage... or survival.

Desperate and hungry, she falls into the hands of a cruel baker who works children without pay. The days are long, the punishments harsh, and hope seems impossible. But Lizzy refuses to be broken. Beneath the hardship lies a rare gift for baking--and a determination stronger than fear.

When a wealthy gentleman offers her a chance to start again, Lizzy dares to believe in a better life. Yet escaping her past is only the first step. To truly find belonging, safety, and love, she must prove that courage can overcome cruelty.

Warm, uplifting, and rich in Victorian atmosphere, this heartfelt saga follows one brave girl's journey from survival to self-worth--and the unexpected love that changes everything.