Desperate to protect the toddler she has grown to love, a teenage orphan named Lovey Mary makes a daring escape from the dreary walls of her children's home. Fleeing into the unknown with little Tommy in her arms, she stumbles into the Cabbage Patch—a ramshackle, impoverished neighborhood that boasts the wealthiest hearts in the city. Here, she meets the irrepressible Mrs. Wiggs, whose boundless optimism and folksy wisdom begin to melt away Mary's hardened, cynical shell. As Mary learns the true meaning of community, friendship, and forgiveness, she realizes that running away might just have been the first step toward finding her true home. A delightful and poignant companion to the classic Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice's Lovey Mary is a timeless story of found family. Perfect for fans of uplifting historical fiction, this captivating audiobook will leave you smiling long after the final chapter.
