{"product_id":"the-ragged-runaway-annemarie-brear-9781837512591","title":"The Ragged Runaway","description":"A BRAND NEW historical saga from BESTSELLING author AnneMarie Brear \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage, friendship and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWakefield, 1901\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmmeline Ashworth has never known real want. As the grocer's daughter, she has warm meals, a solid roof, and a father who dotes on her. She's always understood she is luckier than most, but nothing prepares her for the day a half-starved young woman runs into the shop, desperate for help.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe girl - Lily - is bruised and ragged from the slums that sprawl at the edge of town and opens Emmie's eyes to the harsh realities of life for some in Wakefield. Determined to offer her friendship and a lifeline, Emmie faces resistance from her beau, Rupert, who insists Emmie must keep her distance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThen Emmie meets Sebastian Fraser, a passionate local councillor fighting to improve conditions in the slums. His compassion mirrors her own-and awakens feelings she can't ignore. Feelings she's never had for Rupert.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Emmie risks everything to protect Lily from the dangers she's fled, she must choose between the safe life she's always known and the braver, kinder world she longs to build.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut can Lily find a place in Emmie's life or will the shadows of the slums follow her to their door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for AnneMarie Brear: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' \u003cem\u003eBestselling author Fenella J Miller\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' \u003cem\u003eBestselling author Lizzie Lane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Annemarie Brear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1837512590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781837512591\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.78d","brand":"Annemarie Brear","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588573769983,"sku":"9781837512591","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-ragged-runaway-annemarie-brear-9781837512591","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}